Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Carolina Panthers is one of the 32 football teams in the National Football League. They are part of the National Football Conference (NFC) South division in the league. The team was established thirty years ago, in 1993, and is headquartered at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, which is also their home field.
Jerry Richardson, a businessman and former NFL player, founded the Panthers in 1993 and held ownership until 2018. In May 2018, David Tepper purchased the Panthers and officially became the franchise’s owner.
The Panthers have not won any league championships and are one of the 12 NFL teams without a Super Bowl title as of July 2024. However, they have won two conference championships in the NFC (2003 and 2015). Additionally, they have secured six division championships: one in the NFC West (1996) and five in the NFC South (2003, 2008, 2013, 2014, and 2015).
Who owns the Carolina Panthers?
The Panthers are owned by David Tepper, a hedge fund manager. In 2018, he purchased the franchise in a deal worth $2.3 billion. Additionally, he owns Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer (MLS).
The Pennsylvania native was born on September 11, 1957, and as of July 2024, Tepper is 66 years old. During his formative years, he attended Peabody High School. After completing high school, he graduated with honors from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. He then enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University and graduated with a Master's degree in Industrial Administration (MSIA).
In addition to owning both the Carolina Panthers (NFL) and Charlotte FC (MLS), he currently serves as the president of Appaloosa Management.
Carolina Panthers Owner Net Worth
According to Forbes, Tepper's estimated net worth is around $20.6 billion as of July 2024.
FAQ's On Carolina Panthers Owner
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