Morten Andersen joined a number of iconic New Orleans Saints players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2017 class, and on Friday he joined the United States of America. A native of Denmark, Andersen has spent much of his life in America since first visited as a foreign exchange student in 1977. He recently completed the naturalization process and was excited to share the news with his fans.
“Honored to become a citizen of the greatest country on earth today, very proud to be an American,” Andersen wrote on his official Twitter account, including a photo of himself waving a small American flag at his naturalization ceremony.
Andersen was a frequent sight at Pro Bowls in the 1980’s and 1990’s, and also represented the Saints on several All-Pro lists. He set several franchise records that still stand today, and has a place within the Saints Ring of Honor and the team Hall of Fame. Once selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he stood alongside other Saints legends like linebacker Rickey Jackson and left tackle Willie Roaf.
Now, Andersen can proudly stand alongside 327 million-plus other American citizens. Earning that status was a great moment for him.
