CHARLOTTE – The Carolina Panthers partners scored a touchdown with a monumental gift for team owner Jerry Richardson and his family on the occasion of his 80th birthday, surprising the Richardsons with a sculpture outside Bank of America Stadium depicting him between two newly created versions of the "Indomitable Spirit" panthers that guard the stadium.
The sculpture, created by California artist Todd Andrews and named "The Tribute," was unveiled to Richardson, his family and Panthers employees at a ceremony Monday outside the stadium's North Gate.
"We are honored to present this extraordinary work of art to Jerry on his 80th birthday," Panthers partner Jerry Wordsworth said.