February 9 – March 1, 1963

Paul & Paula

Hey Paula

January 26 – February 8, 1963

The Rooftop Singers

Walk Right In

Drafted in the fifth round (148th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft from Texas A&M, Mr. Geoff Hangartner demonstrated essential versatility and interior stability through two separate tenures with the Carolina Panthers. Capable of playing as a center, guard, and tackle, Mr. Hangartner established himself as a dependable utility lineman during the mid-2000s and early 2010s in Charlotte.

Hangartner’s initial four NFL seasons (2005–2008) were spent with the Carolina Panthers, where he served as a versatile backup, filling various roles across the interior line whenever injuries occurred. In 2008, he assumed the position of full-time starting center. In 2008, he signed with the Buffalo Bills as a free agent and commenced two complete seasons as a starter. Subsequently, in 2011, he returned to Western North Carolina to assume the role of right guard, holding this position for two years alongside tackle Jordan Gross and center Ryan Kalil. His final year in Charlotte was hindered by injuries, resulting in his release prior to the 2013 season.

Across his seven seasons with the Panthers, Hangartner played in 90 games with 62 starts and three postseason appearances. Fans remember him for his versatility, veteran line-calling, and dependable play on multiple offensive line positions.

Greg Hardy possessed the physical tools that translated into immediate edge presence for Carolina's front four after he was drafted from Mississippi in the 6th round of 2011. Operating as a power rusher at right defensive end, Hardy relied on explosive initial burst, long arms, and heavy hands to collapse pockets and set the edge against the run.

After integrating into the rotation as a rookie, Hardy secured the starting position in 2011 and rapidly established himself as one of the league's most formidable pass-rushers alongside Charles Johnson. He recorded 11.0 sacks in 2012 and subsequently achieved a career-best performance in 2013. During that season, Hardy equaled the Panthers’ single-season record with 15.0 sacks—including a franchise record of 4.0 sacks in a Week 17 division-clinching victory over Atlanta—while also contributing 61 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and three forced fumbles. His outstanding performance earned him a selection to the Pro Bowl and Second-Team All-Pro honors, while he played a key role in anchoring the league's second-ranked defense.

Carolina placed the franchise tag on Hardy prior to the 2014 season, but his career in Charlotte came to a sudden halt after just one game. Following an arrest and conviction for domestic violence, Hardy was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List for the remainder of the 2014 season. After his contract expired, the Panthers opted not to re-sign him, ending his time with the organization.

Hardy subsequently signed with the Dallas Cowboys for the 2015 season before retiring from the NFL. With the Panthers, he had 34 sacks and 203 combined tackles.