The Football History of Carolina Panthers Washington Post Edition Book

THE PANTHERS take the field at Soldier Field, hearts racing, the 1996 playoffs on the line. The defending champions, the Dallas Cowboys, loom large. Sanders drops back … Newton? No, the throw … caught! First down, Panthers driving. The tension is unbearable, every yard a battle. Then … the final whistle blows. Carolina has toppled Dallas in the playoffs, a stunning upset, making history in just their second season!

Follow the story of the Carolina Panthers through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1993. This edition charts the franchise’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The team’s establishment in 1993 and first season in 1995, finishing 7 – 9, the best start ever for an expansion team
– The breakthrough 1996 season, 12 – 4 record, and playoff victory over the defending champions, the Dallas Cowboys
– The first final appearance in 2003, narrowly losing to the New England Patriots 32 – 29. 
– The 2015 season under coach “Riverboat Ron” Rivera and MVP quarterback Cam Newton, going 15 – 1 and reaching the finals again
– Highlights from the latest seasons

Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a Panthers fan, a history enthusiast, or someone who remembers these iconic moments first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of football history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper. 

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.

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Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"

Pages: 140+

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.