editionTier

COMMON

Player Name

Steve Smith Sr.

playerFirstName

Steve

playerLastName

Smith Sr.

playerPosition

WR

playType

Kick Return

seriesName

Historical

setName

Opening Acts

teamName

Carolina Panthers

awayTeamName

Carolina Panthers

awayTeamScore

24

description

On the first play of Steve Smith Sr.'s career, he scored. The rookie received this opening kickoff in Week 1 against Minnesota, darted one way, weaved through a crowd of defenders, and was in the clear for a 93-yard touchdown. He also caught a pass for 16 yards in Carolina's 24-13 win over the Vikings on Sept. 9, 2001.

gameDate

09/09/2001

homeTeamName

Minnesota Vikings