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These fans hold a reserved spot in their hearts for the Panthers
Carolina fans Bill and Cindy Buchanan have parked their cars in the driveway since 1996; the 'Garage Mahal' is reserved for Panthers fans, Pat Yasinskas writes.
Originally Published: August 29, 2008
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Pat Yasinskas | ESPN.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The bidding war for a piece of Carolina Panthers history was just getting intense when the radio station employee asked Cindy Buchanan a question.
"He said, 'Buchanan? Do you know a Bill Buchanan?'" Cindy said. "I said, 'Yeah, that's my husband.' He said, 'You're bidding against him.'"
For the only time in her life, Cindy backed off a quest for Panthers memorabilia. She let Bill make the winning bid ($350) for the spotter board used by former Carolina ...
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