Carolina Panthers — biographical portrait
A Documentary Film

Carolina Panthers

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originated from linebacker Sam Mills. **Origin**: Before the Panthers' 2003 Divisional Playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys, Mills, then battling intestinal cancer, addressed the team. Diagnosed with cancer weeks earlier, Mills told the team about his fight and urged them to

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drum is beaten before each game by a person impacted by cancer, often a patient, survivor, or family member. This has become one of the most emotional pre-game traditions in the NFL. **Cultural Impact**:

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