2004 Opening Weekend Photo Gallery

     
Die-hard fans vie to be the "Greatest Panther Fan" in a contest sponsored by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal at the Panthers Homecoming Celebration July 30.  Right, crowds enjoy the contests, and later the NFL 2003 Panthers highlight film, followed by a fireworks extravaganza.

            
A Panther Pal dutifully holds the equipment, the envy of all on the other side of the fence, while another waits patiently while his "pal" signs autographs.

The first 2004 Panther Pals

      
The equipment may be heavy, but there's no way he's letting.  Right, girls are Panthers fans, too!

   
Working hard at the Panthers Experience.  Right, just a couple more autographs.

 
The Top Cats thrilled with autographs and a performance.  At right, Ricky Proehl signs autographs
  
Waiting their turn for autographs.

Greatest Panthers Fan Contest.

 
Kids growl contest, left, and fans line up for Panthers merchandise, right.

Jarrod Cooper signs autographs for some grateful fans.

 
Fun at the Panthers Experience.
 

  
Participants in the Punt, Pass & Kick competition had a ball.

Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, center, signs autographs along with Milliken & Co. CEO Roger Milliken.

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