Carolina Panthers

Guide Note

The Carolina Panthers are a National Football League team that plays in the NFC Southern Division.

Early years

In 1987, former NFL player Jerry Richardson began discussing the possibility of bringing a NFL team to the Carolinas. It was not until October 26, 1993 that the league voted to award a new franchise to the area. On April 22, 1994, construction began on the future home of the Panthers, Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Inaugural season

On July 29, 1995, the Panthers played and won their first game. They defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Hall of Fame Game, becoming the first team in NFL history to win their first all-time game.

While construction of their stadium was still underway, the team played their 1995 home games at Memorial Stadium on the campus of Clemson University. The team finished with seven wins and nine losses.

1996 and beyond

After moving to their brand new stadium, the Panthers finished the 1996 season as NFC West champions. They entered the playoffs for the first time, making it to the NFC Championship Game where they lost to the Green Bay Packers.

In 2003 the Panthers returned to the playoffs, making it all the way to the Super Bowl. The team played the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII, losing 32-29.

Fast Facts

  1. Inaugural season: 1993
  2. NFC Titles: 1 (2003)
  3. Super Bowl wins: 0
  4. Home: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte NC

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