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Axios
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Tampa Bay Bucs revamp 1976 jersey for 50th season
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are celebrating their 50th season with a revival of the team's inaugural jerseys. State of play: Players will wear the white, orange and red vintage-inspired jerseys during the home opener against the New York Jets on Sept. 21, the team announced Tuesday. They're also available for a limited time to buy online and at the team store at Raymond James Stadium. Zoom in: Stitched on the inside collar is "Hey! Hey! Tampa Bay," a nod to the team's first fight song that debuted in 1979. Flashback: The inaugural roster included Steve Spurrier as quarterback and Lee Roy Selmon on the defensive line.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tampa Bay Buccaneers bringing back original 1976 white road uniforms to celebrate franchise's 50th NFL season
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be bringing back an iconic look for its home opener during Week 3 against the New York Jets, the team announced on Tuesday. To celebrate the franchise's 50th NFL season, the Buccaneers will don their original 1976 uniform, featuring white jerseys, helmets and pants with orange and red stripes. These uniforms were worn for just the Buccaneers' inaugural NFL season in 1976. The full orange Creamsicle design has been used for multiple times since in 2009, but this will be the first time these white uniforms will have been worn in 50 years. Advertisement The 2025 uniforms will have a special Creamsicle 50th season patch as well as "Hey! Hey! Tampa Bay!" stitched inside the jersey collar — a nod to the Buccaneers' 1979 fight song. "The '76 Jersey represents a piece of Buccaneers history and serves as a tribute to the generations of fans and players who shaped this franchise," said Buccaneers Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford in a statement. "As we launch into our 50th season, we're proud to reintroduce The '76 Jersey and the tradition it embodies. It is a reminder that every Buccaneers fan, from the originals to the newest generation, is part of an evolving story that started in 1976 and continues being written today." (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Tampa started off well as a franchise in 1976 by drafting future Pro Football Hall of Famer Lee Roy Selmon with the first overall pick. Selmon joined a roster that saw Steve Spurrier start 12 games at quarterback; Louis Carter lead the team in rushing with 521 yards and Morris Owens and J.K McKay were the top two receivers with over 300 receiving yards each. Advertisement While 1976 was memorable as the Buccaneers' first season, it was forgettable on the field. The team went 0-14 and were shutout five times. The winless start was the beginning of an 0-26 run over their first two years in the league. The full Creamsicles won't be locked out of the Buccaneers' 2025 jersey rotation. The team will wear them on Dec. 11 against the Atlanta Falcons during "Thursday Night Football."
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bucs announce new player to be added to Ring of Honor in 2025
Bucs announce new player to be added to Ring of Honor in 2025 The Bucs have not added a player to their Ring of Honor since 2019, and they will break that streak again in 2025 with a new induction. Players currently in the Bucs Ring of Honor include Lee Roy Selmon, Jimmie Giles, and Paul Gruber to just name a few. There are nine in total but soon there will be ten when the team inducts Simeon Rice during the 2025 season. The former Bucs pass rusher will join fellow teammates and Super Bowl Champions John Lynch, Warren Sapp, and Derrick Brooks in the Ring of Honor, as well as head coach Jon Gruden. Rice played in 87 games for the Bucs over six seasons, including one Super Bowl season. During that stretch, Rice accumulated 69 of his 122 career sacks for the Bucs defense in his career. He also forced four interceptions and 19 fumbles while also getting one All-Pro honor and was voted to two Pro Bowls. Being inducted into the Bucs Ring of Honor is something that many folks feel was long overdue, but doing it during the team's 50th season.
USA Today
18-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
11 best Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Draft picks since 2000
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers set lofty goals when they made Lee Roy Selmon the first draft pick in franchise history back in 1976. The Pro Football Hall of Famer could be seen as the bar for all future picks to hit and while many have failed to live up to his standard for the team, some have. While there were some growing pains in the 70s and 80s, the 90s saw real growth, with the Bucs' defense emerging as one of the best in the NFL. That brings us to 2000, where the team has won two Super Bowls since, with many of its homegrown talents being the reason for their success. With the NFL Draft just six days away, we wanted to look back and see who are the 11 best draft picks by the franchise since 2000. Since we are just focusing on 11, that means some notable names may be left out, but we will do our best to mention the most deserving ones. Let's kick things off with number 11. 11) Cadillac Williams, Running Back Year: 2005 Notable State with Bucs: 3,677 rushing yards 21 rushing touchdowns Accomplishments with Bucs: NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2005) 10) Kwon Alexander, Linebacker Year: 2015 Notable State with Bucs: 271 tackles Seven sacks Six interceptions Accomplishments with Bucs: All-Rookie Team (2015) NFL Tackles Leader (2016) Pro Bowl (2017) 9) Doug Martin, Running Back Year: 2012 Notable State with Bucs: 4,633 rushing yards 30 touchdowns Accomplishments with Bucs: All-Rookie Team (2012) Pro Bowl x2 (2012, 2015) First-team All-Pro (2015) 8) Ali Marpet, Guard Year: 2015 Notable State with Bucs: Played in and started in 101 games for the Bucs Accomplishments with Bucs: All-Rookie team (2015) Pro Bowl (2021) Super Bowl LV Champion 7) Antoine Winfield Jr., Safety Year: 2020 Notable State with Bucs: 444 tackles 17 sacks Seven interceptions 11 Forced fumbles Accomplishments with Bucs: Pro Bowl (2021) First-team All-Pro (2023) All-Rookie team (2020) Super Bowl LV Champion 6) Vita Vea, Defensive Lineman Year: 2018 Notable State with Bucs: 138 tackles 30.5 sacks Three forced fumbles Accomplishments with Bucs: Super Bowl LV Champion Pro Bowl x2 (2021, 2024) 5) Chris Godwin, Wide Receiver Year: 2017 Notable State with Bucs: 7,266 receiving yards 39 touchdowns Accomplishments with Bucs: Super Bowl LV Champion Second-Team All-Pro (2019) Pro Bowl (2019) 4) Tristan Wirfs Year: 2020 Notable State with Bucs: Played in and started in 79 games for the Bucs Accomplishments with Bucs: Super Bowl LV Champion 2x First-team All-Pro (2021, 2024) 4x Pro Bowl (2020-2024) All-Rookie Team (2020) 3) Gerald McCoy, Defensive Lineman Year: 2010 Notable State with Bucs: 297 tackles 54.5 sacks Accomplishments with Bucs: First-team All-Pro (2013) Second-team All-Pro x2 (2014, 2016) Pro Bowl x6 (2012-2017) 2) Lavonte David, Linebacker Year: 2012 Notable State with Bucs: 1,111 tackles 39 sacks 31 forced fumbles Accomplishments with Bucs: Super Bowl LV Champion First-team All-Pro (2013) Pro Bowl (2015) Second-team All-Pro (2016, 2020) 1) Mike Evans, Wide Receiver Year: 2014 Notable State with Bucs: 12,684 receiving yards 105 touchdowns Accomplishments with Bucs:
