The Carolina Panthers are a professional football team based in the Charlotte metropolitan area, representing the Carolinas (North and South Carolina). The Panthers are part of the NFC South division in the National Football League (NFL), competing against rivals such as the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Team History and Establishment
The Panthers were established in 1993, making them one of the NFL’s younger franchises. The team was founded by Jerry Richardson, a former NFL player, with the goal of bringing a professional football team to the Carolinas. The Panthers began play in the 1995 season, playing their home games at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
Their establishment was significant because they were one of the last NFL expansion teams of the 20th century, joining alongside the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Panthers quickly became competitive, reaching the playoffs in their second season (1996), which set the tone for their competitive future.
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