Kevin Greene has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, becoming the second person, along with defensive end Reggie White, who played for the Panthers to earn enshrinement.
A linebacker/defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams (1985-92), Pittsburgh Steelers (1993-95), Panthers (1996, 1998-99) and San Francisco 49ers (1997), Greene ranks third in NFL history with 160 sacks, behind only Bruce Smith and White. He compiled 10 or more sacks in a season 10 times and was a five-time Pro Bowl selection.
"He was a positive influence on the guys around him," said Dom Capers, who was Panthers head coach for two of Greene’s three seasons and his defensive coordinator for two seasons in Pittsburgh.