2015 alumni day

2015 ALUMNI DAY
Steven Jackson, Luther Broughton and Al Wallace wait for
their other teammates to be announced on the field.
Alumni cornerback Doug Evans gives Sir Purr a high-five.
Jason Baker, the most recent
alumni member present, prepares
for his announcement.
ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 THE PANTHERS WELCOMED NEARLY 50 ALUMNI BACK TO BANK OF AMERICA
STADIUM FOR THE FIFTH ANNUAL PANTHERS ALUMNI DAY. THE REUNION PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO
REUNITE WITH FELLOW ALUMNI AND FORMER TEAMMATES AS WELL AS GIVING FANS A CHANCE TO FONDLY
RELIVE PANTHERS HISTORY DURING THE PRESEASON GAME AGAINST THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS.
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Kevin Donnalley was the Keep Pounding Drummer before the preseason game
against the New England Patriots.
Doug Evans, Luther Broughton, Colin Branch and Mike Dulaney await alumni
player announcements in the tunnel.
Former punter Ken Walter and wide receiver Dwight Stone
greet each other at the hospitality event.
Tight end Luther Broughton and his son Cam
pause to take a game day selfie.
The alumni players autographed footballs to
hand out to randomly selected fans.
Wide receiver, Muhsin Muhammad, holds the
Panthers record for most touchdowns in a season!
Alumni were able to enjoy a pre-game hospitality
tailgate and were invited to watch warm-ups
and visit with the coaching staff and current
players. Prior to team introductions, the alumni
were recognized one-by-one as they ran out of
the tunnel onto the field. Each former player held
a football signed by alumni to toss to fans in the
stands in remembrance of Panthers history.
moment is incredible,” said Panther alum Matt
Elliot.
“Another day in the sun, another day to run out of
the tunnel, and one more hurrah from the crowd.
So very few people get to experience the thrill,
and to have the opportunity to relive it for a brief
These alumni were members from the 1995
team all the way up to 2012, including Muhsin
Muhammad, Al Wallace, Wesley Walls and Chris
Draft. The Panthers also honored former players
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“Another day in the sun, another day to run out of the
tunnel, and one more hurrah from the crowd. So
very few people get to experience the thrill, and to
have the opportunity to relive it for a brief moment is
incredible,” said Panthers alum Matt Elliot.
Head Coach Ron Rivera stops to shake hands with the
Alumni before kickoff.
Kevin Donnalley and family hang out in Champions Village before heading down to the field.
Former wide receiver, Ryne Robinson & his son Ryne Robinson Jr. enjoy the alumni
pregame hospitality event.
Doug Evans and Brandon Hayes reunite during
Alumni Day festivities.
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Kevin Donnalley, starting guard on the Panthers’ 2003
NFC Championship team flies out of the tunnel during
alumni introductions.
Muhsin Muhammad and Doug Evans take a selfie with teammates Quintin Teal
and Wesley Walls in the background.
Five-time Pro Bowl
selection, and the
Panthers’ third all-time
leading receiver, tight end
Wesley Walls, is welcomed
back by the crowd.
Former linebacker Chris
Draft and wide receiver
Donald Hayes are back in
the spotlight at Bank of
America Stadium during
alumni announcements.
Doug Evans, who holds the Panthers’ record for most
interceptions in a season, shows his excitement as
he runs out of the tunnel.
who continue to work within the organization
such as Mark Carrier, Jordan Gross, Mike Rucker,
Ricky Proehl, Eugene Robinson and Curtis Fuller.
Former wide receiver, Mike Carrier is currently the
player engagement director for the organization
and a Panthers legend for scoring the first
touchdown in Bank of America Stadium history on
September 1, 1996. “It is always great to spend
time with players you fought and battled with.
It is a great experience to reconnect with former
teammates you haven’t seen in a long time,” said
Carrier.
This year is unlike any others for Panther alumni
with the establishment of the Historical and
Alumni Affairs department spearheaded by
former Director of Communications, Charlie
Dayton. This department will provide a point of
contact and source of information for alumni to
remain a part of the organization.
“It was a pleasure seeing so many of our former
players again. Over 20 years we have built a
significant base of alumni and it has been fun
reconnecting with so many players from our past.
We hope to be able to create more opportunities
for those former players to engage with the fans
who remember them fondly,” said Dayton.
The Panthers documented this special day
and have made it available to the public on the
Panthers Media Vault at panthers.com.
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