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 Kuechly, the Panthers' star linebacker, was known for his outstanding football IQ and was a seven-time Pro Bowler before his retirement in 2020.[([[https://www.quora.com/Is-the-Carolina-Panthers-MLB-Luke-Kuechly-an-overrated-NFL-player|quora]])] Kuechly, the Panthers' star linebacker, was known for his outstanding football IQ and was a seven-time Pro Bowler before his retirement in 2020.[([[https://www.quora.com/Is-the-Carolina-Panthers-MLB-Luke-Kuechly-an-overrated-NFL-player|quora]])]
 +
 +===== Cam Newton's Superman Celebration =====
 +
 +Cam Newton, their franchise quarterback for years, was known for his Superman-inspired touchdown celebration.[([[https://sites.psu.edu/dannybrans27/2020/09/23/a-case-study-of-cam-newton/|psu]])]
 +
 +===== First-Ever Game =====
 +
 +The Panthers' first-ever regular-season game was on September 3, 1995, a 23-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.[([[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199509030atl.htm|pro-football-reference]])]
 +
 +===== First Win =====
 +
 +The Panthers earned their first win in Week 5 of 1995, beating the New York Jets 26-15.[([[https://www.panthers.com/news/carolina-s-first-franchise-win-came-against-the-jets-in-1995|panthers]])]
 +
 +===== Uniform Colors =====
 +
 +The Panthers’ team colors are black, silver, and "Panther blue," which symbolizes the sky over the Carolinas.[([[https://www.reddit.com/user/geez-n-rice/submitted/|reddit]])]
 +
 +===== Panther Logo Design =====
 +
 +The team's logo is a panther head in the shape of North and South Carolina combined.[([[https://www.logodesign.org/the-history-of-the-carolina-panthers-logo/|logodesign]])]
 +
 +===== Playoff Success =====
 +
 +The Panthers have made the playoffs eight times as of 2023.[([[https://champsorchumps.us/team/nfl/carolina-panthers|champsorchumps]])]
 +
 +===== Record-Setting Defense =====
 +
 +The Panthers’ 2003 team set a franchise record for points allowed per game, helping them reach the Super Bowl that year.[([[https://catcrave.com/2020/05/18/carolina-panthers-super-bowl-2003/|catcrave]])]
 +
 +===== Greg Olsen's Record =====
 +
 +Tight end Greg Olsen became the first tight end in NFL history to record three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons from 2014 to 2016.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2683618-greg-olsen-is-1st-te-in-nfl-history-with-3-straight-1000-yard-receiving-seasons|bleacherreport]])]
 +
 +===== Team Mascot =====
 +
 +The Panthers' mascot is "Sir Purr," a friendly black panther who entertains fans at home games.[([[https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssports/video/7058675506715299119|tiktok]])]
 +
 +===== Rivalries =====
 +
 +The Panthers have fierce rivalries with all NFC South teams, especially the Falcons and the Saints.[([[https://southeast.newschannelnebraska.com/story/51589941/carolinas-most-heated-rivalries-whats-at-stake-in-2024|newschannelnebraska]])]
 +
 +===== Panthers and Hurricanes =====
 +
 +The Panthers and NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes both rep the Carolinas but have never played in the same city.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/NorthCarolina/comments/q8c47s/do_the_carolina_hurricanes_nhl_represent_both_of/|reddit]])]
 +
 +===== Roaming Panthers Statues =====
 +
 +Six larger-than-life panther statues guard the entrances to Bank of America Stadium, each weighing about 2,000 pounds.[([[http://football.ballparks.com/NFL/CarolinaPanthers/index.htm|ballparks]])]
 +
 +===== First Pro Bowler =====
 +
 +Sam Mills was the Panthers' first player to make the Pro Bowl in 1996.[([[https://catcrave.com/2023/02/14/4-beloved-players-carolina-panthers-history/|catcrave]])]
 +
 +===== Record-Breaking Comeback =====
 +
 +In 2013, the Panthers came back from a 14-point deficit against the Saints to win the game, securing their playoff berth.[([[https://lasvegassun.com/news/2013/dec/22/newtons-td-pass-lifts-panthers-over-saints-17-13/|lasvegassun]])]
 +
 +===== Jake Delhomme =====
 +
 +Quarterback Jake Delhomme led the Panthers to their first Super Bowl appearance in 2003.[([[https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/2/7/10902996/carolina-panthers-2003-new-england-patriots-super-bowl-XXXVIII|sbnation]])]
 +
 +===== Record-Breaking Ticket Sales =====
 +
 +In 1995, the Panthers set a record by selling 41,632 season tickets in less than a month.[([[https://www.panthers.com/history/this-day|panthers]])]
 +
 +===== Regional Team =====
 +
 +The Panthers market themselves as the team for both North and South Carolina.[([[https://www.quora.com/Why-does-the-NFL-team-the-Carolina-Panthers-call-themselves-that-when-they-are-in-Charlotte-why-not-rename-it-to-the-Charlotte-Panthers|quora]])]
 +
 +===== Broadcasting Powerhouse =====
 +
 +Mick Mixon was the longtime voice of the Panthers until 2021, known for his colorful commentary.[([[https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article256969992.html|charlotteobserver]])]
 +
 +===== Cam Newton's MVP =====
 +
 +In 2015, Cam Newton became the first Panthers player to win the NFL MVP Award.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/2015-mvp-cam-newton-a-unanimous-pick-among-nfl-media-analysts-0ap3000000630776|nfl]])]
 +
 +===== Record-Breaking Run Game =====
 +
 +In 2019, Christian McCaffrey became only the third NFL player to tally 1,000 rushing and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season.[([[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/02/10/christian-mccaffrey-49ers-super-bowl/|washingtonpost]])]
 +
 +===== Largest Comeback Win =====
 +
 +The Panthers' largest comeback was 17 points down against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2018.[([[https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/recap?gameId=401030807|espn]])]
 +
 +===== Bojangles' Connection =====
 +
 +Bojangles’ was a major partner for the Panthers for years, with a big presence at Bank of America Stadium.[([[https://www.learfield.com/2021/10/charlotte-business-journal-article-bojangles-keeps-marketing-focus-on-college-sports-nascar-but-with-a-twist/|learfield]])]
 +
 +===== Carolina Blue Fireworks =====
 +
 +After every Panthers’ home victory, the stadium lights up with Carolina blue fireworks.[([[https://clttoday.6amcity.com/newsletter/00000192-d8af-daae-afbb-f8bf86480000|clttoday]])]
 +
 +===== International Game =====
 +
 +The Panthers played their first international game in 2019, a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in London.[([[https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-panthers-game-recap-week-6-2019-carolina-wins-37-26|buccaneers]])]
 +
 +===== Steve Smith’s Trash Talk =====
 +
 +Steve Smith was known for his legendary trash talk, even calling himself "Ice Up, Son."[([[https://www.facebook.com/NFL/videos/steve-smith-the-nfls-legendary-trash-talker/1555526528235047/|facebook]])]
 +
 +===== Record for Most Points Scored in a Game =====
 +
 +The Panthers scored a franchise-record 52 points against the Cincinnati Bengals in 2002.[([[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200212080car.htm|pro-football-reference]])]
 +
 +===== Season Ticket Waitlist =====
 +
 +At one point, there were over 60,000 fans on the waitlist for season tickets.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/GunnersatGames/comments/1dl1cnu/as_expected_the_season_ticket_waiting_list_hasnt/|reddit]])]
 +
 +===== First Draft Pick =====
 +
 +The Panthers’ first-ever draft pick was quarterback Kerry Collins in 1995.[([[https://footballfoundation.org/hof_search.aspx?hof=2421|footballfoundation]])]
 +
 +===== College Connections =====
 +
 +Panthers historically draft a lot of players from nearby Clemson University and the University of North Carolina.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5673050/2024/08/01/carolina-panthers-clemson-draft-picks/|nytimes]])]
 +
 +===== All-Time Leading Scorer =====
 +
 +Kicker John Kasay holds the record as the Panthers' all-time leading scorer, with over 1,482 points.[([[https://athlonsports.com/nfl/all-panthers/carolina-panthers-top-30-all-time-greatest-players-no-20-john-kasay|athlonsports]])]
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