Charlotte
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Charlotte
Panthers |
On
October 26, 1993, NFL owners unanimously selected Carolina as the 29th NFL
franchise and the first expansion team since 1976. Fireworks exploded over
uptown Charlotte as jubilant fans gathered to celebrate the news. "This
is a dream come true for me and my partners and for the 10 million people
in the Carolinas," said Carolina Panthers Owner/Founder Jerry Richardson,
who became just the second former player to own an NFL team along with George
Halas of the Chicago Bears. |
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Charlotte
Bobcats |
The
Charlotte Bobcats are a professional basketball team based in Charlotte,
North Carolina, USA. They play in the Southeast Division, created because
of the team's entry, of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball
Association. The Bobcats joined the league in 2004, two seasons after Charlotte's
previous NBA team, the Charlotte Hornets relocated to New Orleans and became
the New Orleans Hornets. |
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Charlotte 49ers |
The mission of the athletic program at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is to operate within the perspective of the overall educational program of UNC Charlotte. With a balanced program that supports equitable opportunities for all students and staff, the department promotes a total person concept that prepares its student-athletes with the necessary tools to be successful in academic, athletic and social settings. The Department of Athletics supports the highest ideals of sportsmanship and is committed to the highest ethical standards of the University, Conference USA and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. |  |
| Charlotte
Eagles Soccer Club 2101 Sardis Rd N Charlotte, NC 28227 Phone: (704) 841-8644 |
Charlotte Eagles are an American soccer team, founded in 1993. The team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues Second Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid. They currently play their home games in the stadium at Waddell High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. The team's colors are orange, white and blue. The Eagles are a division of Missionary Athletes International (MAI), an organization committed to sharing the message of Christianity through the environment of soccer, which is accomplished through sports ministry, and are a sister organisation of the PDL side Southern California Seahorses. |  |
| Charlotte
Lady Eagles Soccer Club 2101 Sardis Rd N Charlotte, NC 28227 Phone: (704) 841-8644 |
The Charlotte Lady Eagles are a W-League franchise that are based in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. They are the women's arm of the Charlotte Eagles. | |
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Checkers Hockey Club 212 South Tryon St., Suite 575 Charlotte, NC 28281 Phone: (704) 342-4423 |
The Charlotte Checkers are an American ice hockey team in Charlotte, North Carolina, playing in the ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League). The current Checkers are named for the teams of the past, and for years were known for an orange and electric blue checkerboard pattern logo. However, it is possible that the Checkers name comes from the hockey term "checking". |  |
| Charlotte Knights | Minor League Baseball has deep roots in the state of North Carolina. Professional Baseball in Charlotte dates back to 1901. Our history has been stopped for wars, uprooted by fire, and has included affiliations with numerous major league teams. Our web-site provides you with a look at our history both from the front office and the field. |  |
| Charlotte
Sting |
On October 30, 1996 a new era began in the city of Charlotte, as they were awarded one of the eight franchises in the newly formed Women’s National Basketball League (WNBA). Work quickly began to create a team the city could be proud of. One of the first orders of business was to begin to build a roster for the fledgling franchise. On January 22, 1997, North Carolina State’s Andrea Stinson and Maryland’s Vicky Bullett were allocated to the team, becoming the first members of the new team. |  |
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Petty Driving Experience 6022 Victory Lane Concord, NC 28027 Phone: (704) 455-9443 |
Your hands are on the wheel, your foot is on the gas, and you're in the driver's seat for 8 laps around the speedway in a 358 cubic inch V-8 NASCAR style racecar that roars with 600 horsepower. Prior to driving, students will go through 2 elements of safety and instruction training, in-car and on-track instruction. After driving like the "King", students will receive a graduation packet that includes a time sheet with a breakdown of each lap driven. |  |
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