Find out who owns the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise team, the owner's net worth, source of wealth and history of the team.
The Carolina Panthers are a household name in the National Football League franchise. The team is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Carolina Panthers compete in the National Football League as a member of the National Football Conference South division. The team was founded in 1993. The team plays its home games at the Bank of America Stadium.
The Panthers are also one of the teams that have made an appearance in the Super Bowls (2003 and 2015).
Who owns the Carolina Panthers?
The Carolina Panthers NFL franchise is currently owned by David Tepper, who purchased the team in 2018.
Who is David Tepper?
David Alan Tepper is an American hedge fund manager who is also heavily in the sports business and owns major franchises like Charlotte FC of Major League Soccer.
David Tepper's net worth
According to figures from Forbes, David Tepper has a significant net worth in the region of $21.3B. His wealth is accrued through Appaloosa Management and the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise.
Source of wealth
Appaloosa Management
David Tepper founded Appaloosa Management, a hedge fund management company, in 1993.
Carolina Panthers
David Tepper purchased the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise in 2018 in a deal worth $2.3 billion.
The Carolina Panthers is currently one of the most valuable franchises in the NFL.
Club Stadium
The Carolina Panthers currently play their home games at the Bank of America Stadium, which is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is an outdoor stadium with a seating capacity of 74,867 for NFL games.
The Bank of America Stadium was opened in 1996 and currently serves as the home ground for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League and the Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer.
The Bank of America has gone through a series of renovations with improvements to major equipment and infrastructure such as the seating, video boards, etc.
Trophies and Achievements
The Carolina Panthers has established itself as a competitive team in the NFL. They made appearances in the Super Bowl and have won some conference and divisional championships.
The Carolina Panthers have made up to two Super Bowl appearances in the Super Bowl XXXVIII (2003 season), which they lost to the New England Patriots, and the Super Bowl 50 (2015 season), which they also lost to the Denver Broncos.
In the National Football Conference, the Carolina Panthers won two Championships in the 2003 and 2015 season. They've also won six divisional championships.
Colours
The Carolina Panthers feature different colours which consist of black, process blue, and silver.