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How Panthers owner David Tepper differs from his predecessor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- David Tepper wears gym shorts, a T-shirt and a baseball cap when he comes to practice at Wofford College, where the new owner of the Carolina Panthers blends in like one of the coaches as he walks the sideline and asks questions.

He didn't vary from that during this past Friday night's FanFest at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. One never would have guessed Tepper was the franchise's owner or worth $11 billion, either.

Tepper was as relaxed in his attire in early July when introduced as the owner after completing the $2.