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To honor Mills, the Panthers retired his No. 51 jersey, erected a statue in his memory, and established the “Keep Pounding” fund to support cancer research and patient care.

To honor Mills, the Panthers retired his No. 51 jersey, erected a statue in his memory, and established the “Keep Pounding” fund to support cancer research and patient care.

When the Keep Pounding drum sounds, it serves as a powerful reminder of Sam Mills' enduring legacy, inspiring the Panthers and their fans to continue fighting, no matter the odds.

Sam’s message still carries meaning. “I too turn back to ‘Keep Pounding,’” she said. “Everybody has a point where they want to give up. And there’s something to that. … ...

Local Panthers honor Sam Mills with ‘Keep Pounding’ game By WSOCTV.com News Staff October 03, 2022 at 4:43 am EDT + Caption ...

In addition, players wore Mills’ number 51 on their helmets and ran out of the tunnel with 51 and Keep Pounding flags.

In addition, players wore Mills’ number 51 on their helmets and ran out of the tunnel with 51 and Keep Pounding flags. Keep Pounding statues were set up at the North and East gates at the ...

Before his death in 2005, Sam Mills instructed players to "Keep Pounding," during one of his motivational pregame speeches before a home playoff game back in 2003.

Mills constantly defied the odds and inspired a generation of Saints and Panthers fans during his now Hall of Fame career. After he was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2003 while coaching with ...

Melanie Mills, widow of former NFL player Sam Mills poses with his bust during an induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022.