Q 01/05

Where did the Panthers play home games in 1995 while their Charlotte stadium was built?

A) Clemson, South Carolina

B) Raleigh, North Carolina

C) Chapel Hill, North Carolina

D) Columbia, South Carolina

Answer · why

A) Clemson, South Carolina

They practised at Winthrop University in Rock Hill that year; the Charlotte stadium opened in 1996.

Q 02/05

With which team did Jerry Richardson earn the 1959 NFL title bonus he used to open the first Hardee's?

A) New York Giants

B) Baltimore Colts

C) Cleveland Browns

D) Green Bay Packers

Answer · why

B) Baltimore Colts

The Spartanburg franchise grew into a fast-food empire; his NFL bid was inspired by George Shinn landing the NBA's Hornets for Charlotte.

Q 03/05

On October 26, 1993, NFL owners voted to make Carolina the league's what?

A) 28th franchise

B) 30th franchise

C) 29th franchise

D) 32nd franchise

Answer · why

C) 29th franchise

The vote was unanimous; Jacksonville got the 30th team a month later and both began play in 1995.

Q 04/05

Which Penn State quarterback was the Panthers' first-ever draft pick in 1995?

A) Steve Beuerlein

B) Frank Reich

C) Jake Delhomme

D) Kerry Collins

Answer · why

D) Kerry Collins

A veteran later hired as head coach for one season was actually the first starting quarterback in 1995.

Q 05/05

Who was the Panthers' first head coach?

A) George Seifert

B) Dom Capers

C) John Fox

D) Ron Rivera

Answer · why

B) Dom Capers

The former Steelers defensive coordinator went 7–9 in year one, the best-ever record by a first-year expansion team, and 12–4 in year two.