The Carolina Panthers celebrated their 20th NFL season in 2014. Each week during the season, Panthers.com looked back at a special play, player, game or moment from each of the team's 20 seasons.
1995
Sam Mills' interception return for a touchdown against Jets propels Panthers to first win in franchise history. Read and remember.
1996
The Panthers defeat the defending Super Bowl champion Dallas Cowboys, 26-17, in the franchise's first playoff game. Read and remember.
1997
An unknown and undrafted rookie running back named Fred Lane burst onto the scene at Fan Fest. Read and remember.
1998
Kick returner Michael Bates sets numerous team records while earning his third of five consecutive Pro Bowl selections for the Panthers. Read and remember.
1999
The most unlikely quarterback draw in team history by Steve Beuerlein surprises Panthers and Packers and leads to upset win at Green Bay. Read and remember.
2000
The moniker "Hoov" is born as undrafted rookie Brad Hoover fills in at running back and rushes for 117 yards against the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. Read and remember.
2001
Quarterback Chris Weinke, a 29-year-old rookie, leads Panthers to unlikely win at Minnesota in his first NFL game. Read and remember.
2002
Young players on each side of the ball - defensive end Julius Peppers and wide receiver Steve Smith - emerge as cornerstones for the Panthers. Read and remember.
2003
Considered the greatest game in franchise history, the Panthers silence the Rams in thrilling double-overtime NFC Divisional Playoff victory. Read and remember.
2004
Quarterback Jake Delhomme and wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad help each other have career years as injuries make Panthers more of a passing team. Read and remember.
2005
Carolina takes road show to Chicago and topples top-seeded Bears and their vaunted defense in NFC Divisional Playoff. Read and remember.
2006
Inspired by his young daughter, defensive end Mike Rucker helps the Panthers shutout the Rams and earns NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. Read and remember.
2007
Signed just four days before Carolina's game at Arizona, Vinny Testaverde becomes the oldest quarterback in NFL history to win a game. Read and remember.
2008
Quarterback Jake Delhomme connects with tight end Dante Rosario for touchdown as time expires in Kickoff Weekend win over Chargers that sets the tone for the season. Read and remember.
2009
Running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, aka "Double Trouble," become the first set of teammates in NFL history to each rush for more than 1,100 yards in the same year. Read and remember.
2010
John Kasay kicks his 11th career game-winning field goal for Carolina against San Francisco to give the Panthers their first win of the season. Read and remember.
2011
Quarterback Cam Newton earns the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award after becoming the first player in league history - rookie or otherwise - to pass for 4,000 yards and rush for 500 yards in a season. Read and remember.
2012
Linebacker Luke Kuechly earns the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award after setting a team record with 205 tackles and becoming the first rookie to lead the league in tackles since 2007. Read and remember.
2013
Ron Rivera wins the NFL Coach of the Year award after leading the Panthers to 12 wins and the NFC South title and earns the nickname "Riverboat Ron" in the process. Read and remember. Read and remember.
2014
Tight end and team captain Greg Olsen epitomizes this year's team with his Pro Bowl play on the field and courage off the field. Read and remember.
