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The year I became a Panthers fan


LA_Panther

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I remember watching the sports one day back in 1993, and they announced the Carolinas were getting an NFL team. I always liked the city of Charlotte because of going to NASCAR races and car shows, so I became a fan. A little while later, I found some Panther t-shirts at the local Walmart. I bought one and still have it today. Been a fan ever since. Didn't get to go to my first game until 1997.

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I remember watching the sports one day back in 1993,

i purchased an 8oz.carolina panthers commerative coca-cola bottle this past monday that says "October 26 1993 The Carolinas Welcome (at the top) Carolina Panthers with team logo (in the middle)so,that means 21 years ago, a week after this coming sunday.and as the coke bottle had jogged my memory of the past it felt like i had seen or heard the news of what was seemed to be unimaginable at that point in time for the city of Charlotte, N.C. to be rewarded an NFL franchise my neighboring former hometown and birthplace from a distance in my new home of Atlanta,Ga. but still my roots and loyality remained in Carolina.so,ever since that day in late October of 93, i have been a Panther through and true and rooted for ole black and blue.
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I was gonna be born into it anyways. My dad lives for the Panthers and App State. I'm now a diehard Panthers fan and student at App State (I'm 18, freshman). But the first year I started watching and understanding the Panthers was the SB year. I was 7-8. But I've loved them ever since through thr good and bad.

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That crowd was awesome

No Sunday Ticket, Red Zone, social media, or 24/7 NFL coverage slanted towards the major markets. If you wanted to be a fan of the NFL in the market you pretty much had to be a Panthers fan.

Also was Charlotte's first year with an NFL team, and they're in the playoffs beating the defending champs. Truly was a different time back then.

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Dom Capers's speech in the beginning = > chills

 

Pt 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeBfXNPSYSw

Pt 2 - 

 

I was 18-19 years old stoking shelves at Winn-Dixie at night and it felt at the time this season was pretty much the only cool thing going for me....good times. Any memories ....

This was also my first season as a Panthers fan.  I had moved from Los Angeles to the Charlotte area in March of 96 and watched the entire season.  What a magical season it was.  It helped me get over the loss of my Rams when they moved to St. Louis.  Thanks for sharing those videos.  

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