Carolina Panthers: Fun Facts, History, and Resources For Gameday

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Fun Facts about The Carolina Panthers

Who is the head coach for the Carolina Panthers?
John Fox

Who is the defensive coach for the Carolina Panthers?
Ron Meeks

Who is the special teams coach for the Carolina Panthers?
Jeff Rodgers

Who owns the Carolina Panthers?
Jerry Richardson

How many Super Bowls have the Carolina Panthers won?
None

Who is the mascot for the Carolina Panthers?
Sir Purr, a panther

What are the Carolina Panthers team colors?
Black, Silver, White, Panther Blue

Who designed the Carolina Panthers logo?
Unknown

Fun Facts about Carolina Panthers Stadium

What is the Carolina Panthers stadium called?
Bank of America Stadium

How many seats are in Carolina Panthers stadium?
73,778

What is the address of Carolina Panthers stadium?
800 South Mint Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

When was Carolina Panthers stadium built?
1993-1996

History of the Carolina Panthers

Where did Carolina Panthers get their name and why are they called it?
Mark Richardson, the son of the team’s owner selected the Panthers as the team name. No reason was given.

What players from the Carolina Panthers are in the Football Hall Of Fame?
None

What numbers have been retired by Carolina Panthers?
51 Sam Mills

Top 5 Players of all time for the Carolina Panthers

1. Sam Mills – Linebacker
Sam Mills began his time with the Carolina Panthers in 1995 as a Linebacker, after playing for the Philadelphia Stars form 1983 until 1985. He played on the team from 1995 through 1997, and then became a coach for the team from 1998 through 2004. He was a passionate and strong offensive player for the team while he was there, spreading a feeling of loyalty and spirit to a new team that had just joined the NFL as a franchise. Mills was a five-time Pro Bowler, a three-time NFL and USFL selection, and a two-time USFL Champion. Hus number, 51, was retired by the Carolina Panthers when Mills died of cancer in 2005.
181 Games Played
173 Games Started
20.5 Sacks
11 Interceptions
1 Interception Returned for Touchdown
22 Forced Fumbles
23 Fumble Recoveries
1142 Tackles

2. Steve Smith – Wide Receiver
Steve Smith was drafted by the Carolina Panthers during the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He began as a starting wide receiver for the team one year later, becoming an important piece of their offensive team. As of 2010, Smith still plays for the Panthers. Thus far in his career, he has been a four-time Pro Bowler, a three-time All-Pro selection and the NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
125 Games Played
100 Games Started
587 Receptions
8504 Receiving Yards
52 Receiving Touchdowns
47 Rushing Attempts
2 Rushing Touchdowns

3. Jake Delhomme – Quarterback
Jake Delhomme has played for a handful of NFL teams thus far in his career. He began with the New Orleans Saints in 1997 and 1998. He briefly signed with the Amsterdam Admirals in 1998 and the Frankfurt Galaxy in 1999 before returning to New Orleans from 1999 through 2002. After New Orleans, Delhomme moved on the to Carolina Panthers, where he remained for seven seasons with the team, from 2003 until 2009. In 2010 Delhomme signed with the Cleveland Browns. Thus far in his career, he has been a Pro Bowl player in 2005and a World Bowl VII champion. He is also the Carolina Panthers’ all-time passing leader.
99 Games Played
92 Games Started
54-38-0 QB Record
1663 Completed Passes
2815 Attempted Passes
20216 Yards Gained by Passing
124 Touchdown Passes
98 Interceptions Thrown

4. Julius Peppers – Defensive End
Although Julius Peppers signed with the Chicago Bears in 2010, he began his career with the Carolina Panthers. He was the overall second round pick during the 2002 NFL Draft. He remained with the team through the 2009 season. Thus far in his career, Peppers has won college awards including the Chuck Bednarik Award, the Lombardi Trophy and the Bill Willis Award. In his first year playing for the NFL, he was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. He was selected for five Pro Bowls and two First-Team All-Pro games. He was named to the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team.
128 Games Played
120 Games Started
83 Sacks
7 Defensive Interceptions
2 Interceptions Returned for Touchdowns
32 Forced Fumbles
7 Fumble Recoveries
324 Tackles

5. Muhsin Muhammad – Wide Receiver
Muhsin Muhammad was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 1996 during the second round of the NFL Draft. He remained with the team as a starting wide receiver until 2004 when he signed with the Chicago Bears. He played with the Bears for three seasons and then resigned with Carolina in 2008, playing for two seasons before retiring from professional football in 2009. Muhammad was affectionately known as “Moose” to football fans, and led the team to many victories with different quarterbacks over the years. He was a two-time Pro Bowler and a one-time All-Pro selection.
202 Games Played
188 Games Started
860 Receptions
11438 Receiving Yards
62 Receiving Touchdowns

Game Day and Travel Information

3 hotels around the stadium

Residence Inn by Marriott Charlotte Uptown
404 South Mint Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 340-4000

aloft Charlotte Uptown
230 East Trade Street #500
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 333-1999

Hampton Inn Charlotte – Uptown
530 East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 373-0917

Best restaurants in the area

Mimosa Grill
327 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 343-0700

Ri Ra Irish Sandwich Bar
208 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 333-5001

Hartigan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
601 South Cedar Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 347-1841

Tailgating Rules

Tailgating activities can create special risks to public safety due to the use of multiple open-flame cooking devices in close proximity to people, vehicles, buildings, structures and combustible vegetation. These guidelines are established to provide a set of minimum safety measures to be followed by persons wishing to engage in such activities.
• Open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated within 25 feet of any building or structure and not within 10 feet of any motor vehicle.
• A minimum clearance of 10 feet shall be maintained between any open-flame cooking device and dry vegetation, combustible materials, trash dumpsters or receptacles, or in close proximity to anything that can create a fire hazard.
• Any parking area or lot being used for parking and tailgating activities shall be provided with metal containers for the safe disposal of coals, cinders or hot ashes. Containers shall be clearly labeled “For Coal and Ash Disposal Only.” Any other trash receptacle or container shall not be used for such purpose.
• Every effort shall be made to ensure that any coals or cinders are extinguished prior to disposal.
• Open-flame cooking devices shall be attended at all times and shall not be used in parking decks or in any manner that will impede pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
• Any other type of outdoors burning or open fire, which is not part of a cooking device, is strictly prohibited.

Items NOT allowed in the stadium

• Alcoholic beverages
• Baby seats
• Backpacks
• Balloons
• Beach balls
• Coolers or containers, including cans and bottles
• Explosives
• Fireworks
• Folding chairs
• Food and beverages, except two (2) sealed plastic non-flavored water bottles per person
• Horns, bells, whistles and other noise makers
• Illegal drugs
• Large bags of any description
• Laser pointers
• Pets, except service animals assisting those with disabilities
• Strollers
• Tape recorders
• Umbrellas
• Video equipment
• Weapons of any kind, including those carried with a permit
• Other items that in the judgment of stadium management pose a safety hazard or diminish the enjoyment of an event by other patrons.
• Any item larger than 8″ x 10″ x 14″ will not be permitted in the stadium.

Prohibited items that are discovered during security inspections at the stadium entrances must be either returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded. Unlawful items that are discovered during security inspections are subject to confiscation, and the person in possession of those items is subject to arrest. Any prohibited item discovered inside the stadium is subject to confiscation.

Resources about The Carolina Panthers

Bank of America Stadium
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Carolina Panthers Official Website
website

NFL.com Carolina Panthers
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ESPN Carolina Panthers
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Sports Illustrated Carolina Panthers
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Resource by A.Evans

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