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PHOTOS: David Tepper and Steve Smith, Sr. honored with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine

View photos of North Carolina governor Josh Stein awarding the state's highest civilian honor to David Tepper and Steve Smith, Sr.

David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
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David Tepper was honored with North Carolina's highest civilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, along with eleven other recipients, including Panthers Hall of Honor member Steve Smith Sr. on Wednesday,June 17, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

Andrew Stein/Carolina Panthers
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