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Sam Mills to the Hall of Fame

PHOTOS: Halftime ceremony honoring Sam Mills

View photos from Sunday's halftime ceremony with the Mills family honoring Sam Mills' induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Melanie Mills hits drum for Keep Pounding Game

Melanie Mills, wife of Sam Mills, was the Keep Pounding Drummer in Week 4 as the Panthers honored the legacy of Sam Mills and celebrated Keep Pounding.

Panthers Legends share their "Stories of Sam"

Former players from across generations gathered Saturday night to remember linebacker and assistant coach Sam Mills, to kick off Keep Pounding weekend.

Steve Smith Sr. offers emotional tribute of Sam Mills

Smith fought through tears to speak about Mills during Saturday night's celebratory dinner in Charlotte for Mills' family for his Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction.

Sam Mills career highlights | Keep Pounding Day

Mills played three seasons with Carolina and earned a Pro Bowl nod in 1996. He had 385 tackles, 10.0 sacks, seven forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and seven interceptions with Carolina before being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022.

Sam Mills Hall of Fame weekend recap

Watch all of the action from an emotional weekend in Canton, Ohio for Sam Mills' enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Which Panther will join Sam Mills in the Hall of Fame next?

A strong crop of candidates are coming in the next few years, which could bring more Carolina representation to Canton.

Julius Peppers reflects on Sam Mills' Hall of Fame induction

Peppers was in Canton over the weekend, celebrating the man who was once a former coach for the Panthers.

Sam Mills: Inspiration, friend, Hall of Famer

The former Panthers linebacker and assistant coach was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday, the final step in a career that touched so many.

PHOTOS: Best of Sam Mills Hall of Fame enshrinement

View photos from the ceremony in Canton as Melanie Mills and Jim Mora presented Sam Mills for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Keep Pounding chant echoes across Charlotte

Watch as Bank of America Stadium played the Keep Pounding chant on Friday night to honor Sam Mills.

Panthers staff wears Keep Pounding shirts at practice for Sam Mills, Hall of Fame enshrinement

Matt Rhule spoke about the honor of wearing the shirts and what Keep Pounding and Sam Mills means to the Carolinas.

Pro Football Hall of Fame parade

Watch as the Mills family celebrates on Saturday morning with the Hall of Fame parade in Canton, Ohio.

PHOTOS: Hall of Fame Gold Jacket Dinner

View photos from Friday night's Hall of Fame dinner in Canton, Ohio.

An emotional night for Mills family at Hall of Fame dinner

Melanie Mills spoke of the emotions of standing on stage and representing Sam at the Hall of Fame enshrinement dinner.

Sam Mills III and Marcus Mills reflect on the weekend's emotions

Sam and Marcus, sons of Sam Mills, speak about how special the Hall of Fame weekend is for them.

In Canton, Sam Mills has earned the respect of his peers

His fellow Hall of Famers don't see his height, they see all the plays he made over the years.

Lawrence Taylor: Sam Mills deserves to be here

The all-time great pass rusher Taylor said that Mills deserved to be in the Hall of Fame, his new second home

Tony Boselli: Sam Mills was one of the best linebackers to ever play the game

A 2022 Hall of Fame inductee, Boselli played Mills in the mid-90s when the expansion Panthers and Jaguars faced off.

Tony Dungy: Sam Mills was a tremendous football player on the field

Dungy emphasized that beyond Mills' inspiration and leadership was coupled with incredible talent on the field.

Jim Mora talks about the honor of presenting Sam Mills at the Hall of Fame

Mora coached Mills in the USFL and with the New Orleans Saints.

Live Updates: Coverage of Sam Mills' induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Read tweets and posts from Darin Gantt as he covers the induction weekend in Canton, Ohio.

The day Keep Pounding was born

On Jan. 2, 2004, Sam Mills told a small group those heartfelt words, before that message spread far and wide.

Sam Mills' Keep Pounding message leaves lasting impact on Atrium Health

Recount the story of how Keep Pounding took on physical form in Charlotte.

Juanita Mills showed her son Sam Mills what work looked like

The Hall of Fame linebacker saw from an early age what it took to provide for a family.

Sam Mills locker display at Pro Football Hall of Fame

View photos of the locker display for Sam Mills in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the 2022 enshrinement class.

Steve Smith Sr. ready for "emotions" with Sam Mills going to Hall of Fame

The Hall of Honor wideout was embraced by Mills during his rookie camp, and has always called him the greatest Panther of all time.

Sam Mills left a legacy of leadership across the NFL

From NFL coaches and GMs and personnel men, the Panthers legend showed them how to lead.

Panthers announce Keep Pounding Game for Week 4 vs. Cardinals

Carolina will honor Hall of Famer Sam Mills at home on October 2.

Stories of Sam: Volume 5

Read fan stories of inspiration and perseverance inspired by Sam Mills and his mantra of Keep Pounding, presented by Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute.

In 1995, Sam Mills wrote a new chapter here

The Hall of Fame linebacker was central to building the expansion Panthers as the recognized leader in a room full of veterans.

For Sam Mills, the USFL was both first and last chance

His first step toward the Pro Football Hall of Fame was with a team and league he had to consider, before becoming one of its dominant players.

Stories of Sam: Volume 4

Read fan stories of inspiration and perseverance inspired by Sam Mills and his mantra of Keep Pounding, presented by Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute.

Stories of Sam: Volume 3

Read fan stories of inspiration and perseverance inspired by Sam Mills and his mantra of Keep Pounding, presented by Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute.

Busts of former Panthers at the Pro Football Hall of Fame

View photos of the bronze busts of former Panthers Kevin Greene, Reggie White, Donnie Shell, Bill Polian and Mike McCormack at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Creating Sam Mills' Hall of Fame bust, a job for the ages

The Utah sculptor tasked with capturing the legendary linebacker's spirit said it took twice as long as some other projects.

Presenting Keep Pounding: Stories of Sam

We want fans to share their stories of Sam Mills, on the field and off, and how he impacted you or the ones you love.

Melanie Mills speaks before N.C. Sports Hall of Fame ceremony

Mills spoke about what it means for her family for Sam Mills to be inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.

Sam Mills inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame

The Panthers legend was honored for his outstanding career, and impact on and off the field.

Melanie, Marcus Mills visit N.C. Sports Hall of Fame

Sam Mills' wife, Melanie, and son, Marcus, visited the N.C. Sports Hall of Fame prior to Friday night's induction ceremony for Sam Mills.

USFL flashback: Panthers had deep roots in start-up league

The original spring league didn't last long, but included a number of key figures in Panthers franchise history.

Mills family welcomed to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Melanie Mills and Marcus Mills toured the Hall and went through their orientation in advance of Sam Mills being honored in August.

Sam Mills makes Hall of Fame debut

The huge banner outside the Pro Football Hall of Fame will show Mills, in Panthers uniform, for the next year.

Mills family felt warm embrace of 2022 Hall of Fame class on Thursday night

Melanie Mills, Sam Mills' widow, described a 'surreal and wonderful' scene in Los Angeles.

Social media reacts to Sam Mills election to Hall of Fame

See what Panthers legends, former colleagues and media posted after tonight's announcement.

With Sam Mills in, the Panthers now have one of their own in Canton

While other players with Panthers ties are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Sam Mills has the deepest and strongest ties to the Carolinas.

Teammates, coaches and colleagues of Sam Mills react to Hall of Fame announcement

Read what Dom Capers, Vic Fangio, Brett Maxie, Wesley Walls, Steve Smith and others had to say about Mills.

Hall of Fame inductees with ties to the Carolina Panthers

Hall of Famers Kevin Greene, Reggie White, Donnie Shell, Mike McCormack and Bill Polian all spent time in the Panthers organization in their careers.

Panthers legend Sam Mills elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Mills was announced as a member of the Class of 2022 Thursday night on NFL Honors.

Tonight could be the night for Sam Mills

When the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2022 is announced, the Panthers legend could write a new chapter of an incredible football story.

51 photos of Sam Mills with the Panthers

View photos of Sam Mills during his time as a player and coach with Carolina.

Sam Mills: A legacy that endures

The Panthers legend is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame again, after making an impact on so many through the game's history.