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Sam Mills to the Hall of Fame
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
DAVID J. PHILLIP
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
CHUCK BURTON/2004 AP
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Sam Mills played for Carolina from 1995-97, then served as an assistant coach from 1998-2004.
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Sam Mills Career Stats
Team | Years | GP | Tackles (press box) | INTs | Sacks | FF | FR Played |
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New Orleans | 1986-94 | 133 | 934 | 4 | 10.5 | 16 | 17 |
Carolina | 1995-97 | 48 | 331 | 7 | 10.0 | 6 | 6 |
Total | 1986-97 | 181 | 1265 | 11 | 20.5 | 22 | 23 |
Despite playing just three seasons in Carolina, Mills' seven interceptions and six fumble recoveries both rank fourth-most among Panthers linebackers and his 10.0 sacks are sixth-most.
HONORS
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
- All-Pro First Team (1996)
- All-Pro Second Team (1991, 1992)
- 5x Pro Bowl (1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1996)
- George S. Halas Courage Award (2004)
- No. 51 retired in Carolina
- Panthers Hall of Honor
- Saints Ring of Honor
Hall of Famers Kevin Greene, Reggie White, Donnie Shell, Mike McCormack and Bill Polian all spent time in the Panthers organization in their careers.
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016, the late Kevin Greene played three seasons in Carolina in 1996, 1998 and 1999. Greene led the NFL in sacks in 1996 and was named to the NFL's 1990s All-Decade team. He currently ranks third in NFL history with 160.0 career sacks.
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016, the late Kevin Greene played three seasons in Carolina in 1996, 1998 and 1999. Greene led the NFL in sacks in 1996 and was named to the NFL's 1990s All-Decade team. He currently ranks third in NFL history with 160.0 career sacks.
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016, the late Kevin Greene played three seasons in Carolina in 1996, 1998 and 1999. Greene led the NFL in sacks in 1996 and was named to the NFL's 1990s All-Decade team. He currently ranks third in NFL history with 160.0 career sacks.
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006, the late Reggie White played his final season in Carolina in 2000. A member of the NFL's 1980s and 1990s All-Decade Teams and 13-time Pro Bowler, White finished his career with 198 career sacks, second-most in NFL history.
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006, the late Reggie White played his final season in Carolina in 2000. A member of the NFL's 1980s and 1990s All-Decade Teams and 13-time Pro Bowler, White finished his career with 198 career sacks, second-most in NFL history.
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006, the late Reggie White played his final season in Carolina in 2000. A member of the NFL's 1980s and 1990s All-Decade Teams and 13-time Pro Bowler, White finished his career with 198 career sacks, second-most in NFL history.
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020, Donnie Shell was a part of four Super Bowl winners with the Pittsburgh Steelers, retiring as the NFL's career in interceptions (51) among strong safeties. He worked in the Panthers front office for 15 years in community and player development, retiring in 2009.
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020, Donnie Shell was a part of four Super Bowl winners with the Pittsburgh Steelers, retiring as the NFL's career in interceptions (51) among strong safeties. He worked in the Panthers front office for 15 years in community and player development, retiring in 2009.
Kent Smith
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020, Donnie Shell was a part of four Super Bowl winners with the Pittsburgh Steelers, retiring as the NFL's career in interceptions (51) among strong safeties. He worked in the Panthers front office for 15 years in community and player development, retiring in 2009.
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984, the late Mike McCormack played for the Cleveland Browns from 1954-62 and was head coach of the Eagles, Colts and Seahawks. He was Carolina's first team president and general manager from 1993-97, was enshrined in the Panthers Hall of Honor and has a statue outside of Bank of America Stadium.
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984, the late Mike McCormack played for the Cleveland Browns from 1954-62 and was head coach of the Eagles, Colts and Seahawks. He was Carolina's first team president and general manager from 1993-97, was enshrined in the Panthers Hall of Honor and has a statue outside of Bank of America Stadium.
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984, the late Mike McCormack played for the Cleveland Browns from 1954-62 and was head coach of the Eagles, Colts and Seahawks. He was Carolina's first team president and general manager from 1993-97, was enshrined in the Panthers Hall of Honor and has a statue outside of Bank of America Stadium.
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015, Bill Polian was a part of six Super Bowls as general manager of the Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts. He served as GM of the Panthers from 1995-97, guiding Carolina to the NFC Championship game in the franchise's second season in 1996.
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015, Bill Polian was a part of six Super Bowls as general manager of the Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts. He served as GM of the Panthers from 1995-97, guiding Carolina to the NFC Championship game in the franchise's second season in 1996.
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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015, Bill Polian was a part of six Super Bowls as general manager of the Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts. He served as GM of the Panthers from 1995-97, guiding Carolina to the NFC Championship game in the franchise's second season in 1996.
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