Best of the Panthers in 1997 season
View photos from the Panthers from the 1997 season.
San Francisco quarterback Steve Young (8) beats Carolina defender Michael Barrow (56) to score on a 2 yard run in the second quarter, Monday, September 29, 1997, in Charlotte N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan)
Carolina Panthers' Les Miller (69) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tony Graziani (13) in the second quarter of their NFL game at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Oct. 26, 1997. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers running back Tshimanga Biakabutuka (21) drives for a short game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Charlotte, N.C., Aug. 22, 1997. Biakabutuka is still recovering from a season-ending knee injury early last season. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 16, 1997. 49ers beat Panthers 27-19. Carolina Panthers quarterback Kerry Collins (12) and wide receiver Mark Carrier (83). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 16, 1997. 49ers beat Panthers 27-19. Carolina Panthers quarterback Kerry Collins (12). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Lamar Lathon (57) sets for play in 1997. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 16, 1997. 49ers beat Panthers 27-19. Carolina Panthers linebacker Lamar Lathon (57) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young (8). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Michael Bates (82) returns a kickoff during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on November 16,1997. The 49ers defeated the Panthers 27-19. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers head coach Dom Capers confers with quarterback Kerry Collins (12) on the sideline during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on November 16,1997. The 49ers defeated the Panthers 27-19. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers tight end Wesley Walls (85) catches a 5-yard touchdown pass during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on November 16,1997. The 49ers defeated the Panthers 27-19. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Renaldo Turnbull (97) returns a blocked field goal during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on November 16,1997. The 49ers defeated the Panthers 27-19. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Kerry Collins (12) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on November 16,1997. The 49ers defeated the Panthers 27-19. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers wise receiver Michael Bates (82) is seen in action during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints Nov. 30, 1997, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)
Carolina Panthers running back Fred Lane (32) gives a salute during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on November 16,1997. The 49ers defeated the Panthers 27-19. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7) is seen in action during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints Nov. 30, 1997, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)
Carolina Panthers running back Fred Lane (32) is seen in action during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints Nov. 30, 1997, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Michael Bates (82) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos Nov. 9, 1997, Denver. (Allen Kee via AP)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Raghib Ismail (81) is seen in action during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints Nov. 30, 1997, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)
Carolina Panthers running back Fred Lane (32) gives a salute during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on November 16,1997. The 49ers defeated the Panthers 27-19. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
