Best of the Panthers 1996 season
Photos from Carolina's 1996 season where the Panthers won the NFC West division and advanced to the NFC Championship game.
Carolina Panthers running back Anthony Johnson (23) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Dec. 22, 1996, in in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Kerry Collins (12) throws a pass under pressure during an 1996 NFC Divisional Playoff NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on January 5, 1997. The Panthers defeated the Cowboys 26-17. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers running back Tim Biakabutuka (21) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons Sept. 1, 1996, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)
Carolina Panthers tight end Wesley Walls (85) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Dec. 22, 1996, in in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)
Carolina Panthers Willie Green (86) scores a second quarter touchdown against the Cowboys in their NFL Divisional playoff at Charlotte's Ericsson Stadium Sunday Jan. 5, 1997. Cowboy Kevin Smith (26) loks on 1997. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
Carolina Panthers defensive lineman Kevin Greene (91) walks off field in 1996 (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Carolina Panthers tight end Wesley Walls (85) cries out in celebration of the Panthers 26-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 5, 1997 during the NFC Divisional Playoff. (AP Photo Chuck Burton)
Dallas Cowboys qurterback Troy Aikman is sacked by Panthers' Les Miller (69) during first half action in their NFL Divisional playoff at Charlotte's Ericsson Stadium Sunday Jan. 5, 1997. Carolina defeated Dallas 26-17. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart (10) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers Dec. 22,1996, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Willie Green (86) celebrates a 10-yard scoring reception during an 1996 NFC Divisional Playoff NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on January 5, 1997. The Panthers defeated the Cowboys 26-17. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers Hall of Fame linebacker Kevin Greene (91) celebrates after an 1996 NFC Divisional Playoff NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on January 5, 1997. The Panthers defeated the Cowboys 26-17. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers running back Anthony Johnson (23) is seen in action during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams Oct. 13, 1996, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)
Carolina Panthers head coach Dom Capers, right, and quarterback Kerry Collins, holding helmet celebrate the Panthers' 26-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Jan. 5, 1997.(AP Photo/Peter A. Harris)
Carolina Panthers running back Anthony Johnson (23) is seen in action during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams Oct. 13, 1996, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Kevin Greene (91) looks for head coach Dom Capers to dump Gatorade on him during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 8, 1996, in San Francisco. The Panthers won the game, 30-24. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Carolina Panthers Kevin Greene (91) during a game from from his 1996 season with the Carolina Panthers. Kevin Greene played for 15 seasons, with 4 different teams, was a 5-time Pro Bowler and was inducted to the Pro Fooball Hall of Fame.(David Durochik via AP)
Carolina Panthers guard Matt Elliott (52) blocks during their NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in this Dec. 15, 1996 photo in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton,file)
An overhead panoramic view of Ericsson stadium - home of the Carolina Panthers - and the Charlotte skyline in 1996. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) drops back to pass during a 30 - 13 win over the Carolina Panthers in the 1996 NFC Championship Game on Jan. 12, 1997 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Dallas Cowboy quarterback Troy Aikman is knocked down by Carolina Panther Lamar Lathon during the 3rd quarter of the NFC Divisional Playoff game played at Ericsson Stadium, in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 5, 1997.(AP Photo/Doug Mills)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, December 8, 1996. Panthers beat 49ers 30-24. Carolina Panthers linebacker Kevin Greene (91) tackles San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens (81). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, December 8, 1996. Panthers beat 49ers 30-24. Carolina Panthers quarterback Kerry Collins (12). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, December 8, 1996. Panthers beat 49ers 30-24. Carolina Panthers tight end Wesley Walls (85). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, December 8, 1996. Panthers beat 49ers 30-24. Carolina Panthers linebacker Sam Mills (51) stops San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young (8) and causes fumble. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein throws a pass as San Francisco 49ers Dana Stubblefield leans in during first quarter action at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 22, 1996. The Panthers won 23-7. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Carolina Panthers tight end Wesley Walls (85) celebrates a touchdown catch during a 30 to 24 Carolina Panthers win over the San Francisco 49ers on December 8, 1996 at 3Com Park in San Francisco, California. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, December 8, 1996. Panthers beat 49ers 30-24. Carolina Panthers running back Anthony Johnson (23). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Carolina Panthers runningback Anthony Johnson (23) carries the ball against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional Playoff in Charlotte, N.C. Sunday Jan. 5, 1997. The Panthers won 26-17. (AP Photo/Peter Harris)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Sam Mills, front, celebrates with teammate Matt Elliott after his interception in the final moments of the Panthers' 26-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Jan. 5, 1997.(AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, December 8, 1996. Panthers beat 49ers 30-24. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice (80). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, December 8, 1996. Panthers beat 49ers 30-24. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Willie Green (86). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Carolina Panthers' quarterback Kerry Collins passes in front of San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Bryant Young in the second quarter Sunday, December 8, 1996 at San Francisco's 3 Com Park. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)
Carolina Panther center Bucky Greeley (68) runs onto the field along with his teamates just prior to the start of the first game at Ericsson Stadium, the new home of the Panthers, Saturday, Aug. 3, 1996, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Peter A. Harris)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, December 8, 1996. Panthers beat 49ers 30-24. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young (8) passes under pressure. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Carolina Panthers running back Anthony Johnson (23) rushes as New Orleans Saints defensive end Brady Smith (91) is in pursuit during second quarter action at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 20, 1996. Johnson helped the Panthers to a 19-7 win with 123 yards rushing. (AP Photo/Peter A. Harris)
