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Carolina Panthers History Trivia Quiz

Think you know Panthers football history and lore? Try your hand at this quiz. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by stuartnc31. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
stuartnc31

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
98,894

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1943

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who scored the first ever regular season touchdown for the Panthers during their inaugural 1995 campaign? Hint

Sam Mills

Pete Metzelaars

Kerry Collins

Kevin Greene

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Question 2 of 10

2. The first regular season opponent of the Panthers was whom? Hint

Atlanta Falcons

Los Angeles Rams

New Orleans Saints

San Francisco 49'ers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Panther LB Sam Mills attended what university? Hint

Morehead State

Montclair State

University of Maryland

Middle Tennessee State University

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Question 4 of 10

4. What team did the Panthers defeat, to win their first game in the regular season, in their first season of 1995? Hint

New York Giants

New York Jets

New Orleans Saints

Atlanta Falcons

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where did the Panthers play their home games in their first season? Hint

Columbia, SC

Raleigh, NC

Charlotte, NC

Clemson, SC

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first majority owner of the Carolina Panthers franchise? Hint

Mark Richardson

Jeff Richardson

George Shinn

Jerry Richardson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Panthers WR Muhsin Muhammad attended what university? Hint

University of Michigan

Michigan State University

University of Wisconsin

University of Texas

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first player selected by the Panthers in the expansion draft, that allocated them their players in 1995? Hint

Wesley Walls

Sam Mills

Rod Smith

Pete Metzelaars

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who did the Panthers acquire kicker John Kasay from, before their first season began? Hint

Atlanta Falcons

Kansas City Chiefs

Houston Oilers

Seattle Seahawks

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Question 10 of 10

10. What famous personality was the first player ever cut by the Carolina Panthers?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname (think celebrity))

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who scored the first ever regular season touchdown for the Panthers during their inaugural 1995 campaign?

Answer: Pete Metzelaars

It was a TD reception in the Georgiadome, during a game Carolina eventually lost 20 to 17 on September 3, 1995.

2. The first regular season opponent of the Panthers was whom?

Answer: Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons won the "Battle of I-85" and created a new rivalry.

3. Panther LB Sam Mills attended what university?

Answer: Montclair State

Mills has a statue located outside Ericcson Stadium.

4. What team did the Panthers defeat, to win their first game in the regular season, in their first season of 1995?

Answer: New York Jets

The game was a defensive slugfest and was won in Clemson, after Sam Mills returned an interception for a touchdown, to seal the deal in a 21 - 16 game, which marked the beginning of the end for Rich Kotite as the head coach of the Jets.

5. Where did the Panthers play their home games in their first season?

Answer: Clemson, SC

They moved to Charlotte after their stadium was completed in the offseason of 1995.

6. Who was the first majority owner of the Carolina Panthers franchise?

Answer: Jerry Richardson

Mr. Richardson was also a former player in the NFL for the Baltimore Colts, making him the first majority owner, who was also a former player in the league.

7. Panthers WR Muhsin Muhammad attended what university?

Answer: Michigan State University

This former Spartan also led the NFC in receptions, before becoming more injury prone later in his career.

8. Who was the first player selected by the Panthers in the expansion draft, that allocated them their players in 1995?

Answer: Rod Smith

Rod Smith was a cornerback and former Notre Dame standout, and retired after several more productive seasons.

9. Who did the Panthers acquire kicker John Kasay from, before their first season began?

Answer: Seattle Seahawks

Kasay was the Panther player from their original roster, who was on the team the longest through 2002.

10. What famous personality was the first player ever cut by the Carolina Panthers?

Answer: Bill Goldberg

Goldberg later became a famous professional wrestler, and won the WCW title. He also was a standout player for the University of Georgia, and a member of the Falcons earlier in his career.

Source: Author stuartnc31

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