"The essential guide to North Carolina's NFL team Among the newer teams of the National Football League, the Carolina Panthers have had a rollercoaster history that is documented in entertaining detail in this celebratory guide for fans. The book covers all of the critical moments and important facts of the past and present--from the team's record-setting opening season to the anxious excitement of the 2003 season. Team facts, statistics, lore, and player profiles--including Julius Peppers, Sam Mills, and Cam Newton--are all part of this bundle of Panther pride. The book collects every essential piece of Panthers knowledge and trivia as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as readers progress on their way to fan superstardom"--

Scott Fowler is an award-winning sports columnist for the Charlotte Observer, where he has been on staff for nearly 20 years. He has authored or coauthored five books centered on sports in North Carolina, including What It Means to Be a Tar Heel. He lives in Denver, North Carolina. Mike Minter played his entire NFL career with the Panthers from 1997 to 2006 as a safety and remains the Panthers' all-time leader in tackles and in interceptions returned for touchdowns. He is now the head football coach for Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.