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The Carolina Panthers' history formally dates back to 1993, when the NFL awarded the franchise to Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, began play in the 1995 NFL season as expansion teams. They have played in Charlotte since 1996, winning six division titles and two NFC Championships.
The Panthers played well in their first two years, finishing 7–9 in 1995 (an all-time best for an NFL expansion team's first season) and 12–4 the following year, winning the NFC West before ultimately losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game.
May 21, 2024 · Carolina Panthers, American professional football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers play in the National Football Conference (NFC) of the National Football League (NFL) and have won two conference championships (2003 and 2015).
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Team History. On October 26, 1993, after six years of hopeful anticipation, the Carolina Panthers were awarded an NFL expansion franchise. Fireworks exploded over downtown Charlotte as jubilant fans gathered to celebrate the news.
Nov 5, 2023 · At long last, seven years following the initial announcement, on October 26, 1993, the NFL owners made a unanimous decision to select the Carolinas as the 29th NFL franchise, marking the first expansion team since 1976.
Jun 24, 2019 · After originally being born as a thought in former NFL flanker/halfback-turned restauranteur Jerry Richardson's head while out on a drive, the Panthers becoming a real NFL team representing...
Oct 26, 2020 · Finally, on October 26, 1993, the NFL owners, unanimously selected the Carolinas as the 29th NFL franchise and the first expansion team since 1976. Since then, Baltimore has gained a team. So has Jacksonville.
