Did You Know? Carolina Panthers Edition

Rushing Success

Sam Darnold scores a five yard rushing touchdown against the New York Jets during the second quarter at Bank of America... — Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images

The Carolina Panthers have maintained an impressive streak of 27 consecutive games with over 100 rushing yards, the longest active streak in the NFL. This accomplishment highlights their strong ground game, which has been imperative to their offensive strategy.

Winning Streak

Eddy Pineiro of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after scoring the game winning field goal during the fourth quarter of the game against the Houston... — Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images

The Carolina Panthers achieved a remarkable 13-game winning streak, the longest active streak in the NFL at that time. This streak not only showcased their dominance on the field but also underscored their ability to consistently perform at a high level, outpacing their competitors by a significant margin. The second-longest streak was less than half of the Panthers record.

Panther Blue

Wide receiver Steve Smith of the Carolina Panthers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the game on September 22, 2002 at the Hubert... — Photo by Elsa/Getty Images

The Panthers’ distinctive blue color, officially known as Process Blue C, and their iconic logo were established before their official introduction to the NFL in 1993. Their blue alternate jersey was unveiled in 2002 and blue pants were incorporated in 2015 through the NFL’s Color Rush program.

Keep Pounding

Linebacker Sam Mills carries the football after a turn over during the Panthers 24-0 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at... — Sam Mills 1996 (Photo by Al Bello/ALLSPORT)

Coined by the late Sam Mills, former Panthers player and coach, “Keep Pounding” is a powerful mantra for the team. Inspired by Mills’s battle with cancer and his motivational speeches, this phrase embodies resilience, unity, and determination both on and off the field. This is not just a phrase, but a way of life for players, staff, and fans.

The Beginning

Owner Jerry Richardson of the Carolina Panthers looks on during the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans,... — Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson 1998 (Photo by Todd Warshaw /Allsport)

Entrepreneur Jerry Richardson’s initiative to bring professional football to the Carolinas began with preseason games held from 1989 to 1991. The first two games were played at Carter-Finley Stadium, home of the Wolfpack, in Raleigh, and Kenan Memorial Stadium, home of the Tar Heels, in Chapel Hill.

Sir Purr

View of a stadium statue of a panther taken during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Carolina Panthers at the Ericsson Stadium in... — Photo by: Craig Jones/Allsport

Since their first season, Sir Purr has been an important part of the Carolina Panthers’ game-day experience. Beyond entertaining fans, Sir Purr plays a vital role in community engagement, epitomizing the team’s commitment to connecting with their supporters. Sir Purr hosts the annual Mascot Bowl where other professional and college mascots compete against each other during halftime.

Delta the Horse

Josh Norman looks on during Super Bowl 50 against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara,... — Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

Josh Norman, a Panthers Cornerback, has a horse named Delta who he loves spending time with outside of football. He honors Delta through his introduction and interception celebrations on the field.

The Fan is the Most Valuable Member of Our Team

Owner Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots jokes with a young fan as owner Jerry Richardson of the Carolina Panthers signs an autograph before... — Jerry Richardson signing autograph for young fan (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Written all over Bank of America Stadium, Owner and Founder Jerry Richardson once said “The fan is the most valuable member of our team.” The handwriting you see in the stadium is that of Jerry Richardson.

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