The Carolina Panthers were founded in 1993, when the NFL awarded Charlotte the league’s 29th franchise.

Quick Scoop

  • The NFL officially announced the Carolina Panthers as an expansion franchise in 1993.
  • They began playing their first NFL season in 1995, alongside fellow expansion team the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • Businessman and former Baltimore Colts receiver Jerry Richardson led the ownership group that brought the team to the Carolinas.

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