Football and Charlotte

Carolina Panthers versus St. Louis Rams ticket booklet

Ticket for the first home game of the Carolina Panthers, played against the St. Louis Rams on September 17, 1995, at Clemson Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. This souvenir ticket booklet was only provided to season ticket holders.

Carolinas' All Star Football Game program

Program from the 1939 Carolinas' All Star Football Game hosted at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte.

"Touchdown: Carolinas' Football Dream Comes True" newspaper clipping

Newspaper article celebrating the awarding of an NFL franchise to Charlotte.

"Mainstream, U.S.A." newspaper clipping

Newspaper clipping detailing the historical and contemporary identity of Charlotte in context of the acquisition of an NFL franchise. Subheading notes, "Charlotte. It’s got a football team and a bright future. All it’s missing is personality."

Memorial Stadium and Armory, Charlotte, NC postcard

Aerial photo of Memorial Stadium, armory and surrounding neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC as they looked circa early 1950s. The National Guard Armory stood originally where The Park Center/Grady Cole Center now stands. It burned in about 1954. This…

Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

Aerial photo of Memorial Stadium and Park Center/Grady Cole Center (top center) in Charlotte, NC as they looked when the stadium was packed with Shrine Bowl fans. The National Guard Armory stood originally where The Park Center/Grady Cole Center now…

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