Charlotte center city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Mike McCormack

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, November 28, 2008

1. Mike McCormack Marker

Inscription. Counselor and Friend
President of Carolina Panthers 1994-1997
NFL Hall of Fame Inductee 1984
Cleveland Browns 1954-1962

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1984.

Location. 35° 13.585′ N, 80° 51.086′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Charlotte center city. It is on S Graham Street (State Highway 49) near S. Mint Street (U.S. 29). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlotte NC 28202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Good Samaritan Hospital

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Romare Bearden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Spiral Odyssey (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nearby History (approx. ¼ mile away); J. P. Caldwell (approx. ¼ mile away); Maudell's Garden (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Romare Bearden (approx. ¼ mile away); "More Hostile Than Any Other" (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.

Also see . . .
1. Pro Football Hall of Fame entry for Mike McCormack. (Submitted on March 11, 2009.)
2. Carolina Panthers Hall of Honor. Includes information about Mike McCormack and Sam Mills. (Submitted on March 11, 2009.)

Additional commentary.
1. Mike McCormack
Mike McCormack, the first inductee into the Carolina Panthers Hall of Honor, was a guiding force in the construction of the team and a trusted advisor to the Richardson family during the bid to land an NFL expansion franchise for the Carolinas.

Born: 21-Jun-1930
Birthplace: Chicago, IL

Executive summary: NFL Hall of Famer, coach

High School: De La Salle Academy, Kansas City, MO (1947)
University: University of Kansas (1951)
Sigma

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 16, 2008

2. Mike McCormack Marker

Nu Fraternity
Pro Football Hall of Fame 1984
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame 2001

Sports Franchise History
Carolina Panthers President and GM (1993-97)
Seattle Seahawks Head Coach (1982)
Baltimore Colts Head Coach (1980-81)
Cincinnati Bengals Assistant Coach (1976-79)
Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach (1973-75)
Washington Redskins Assistant Coach (1965-72)
Cleveland Browns Offensive Tackle (1954-62)
New York Yanks Offensive Tackle (1951)

— Submitted March 11, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 16, 2008

3. Sam Mills

Inducted September 27, 1998
Leader and Gentleman
Linebacker, 1995-1997 Sam Mills, the first former Panthers player to be inducted into the Carolina Panthers Hall of Honor, proved to be a difference maker and team leader during his three seasons as left inside linebacker for Carolina.

Carolina Panther image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 16, 2008

4. Carolina Panther

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,679 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 6, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.