The Buccaneers joined the NFL as an expansion team alongside the Seattle Seahawks.¹⁾

The Bucs lost their first 26 games, setting an NFL record for the longest losing streak to start a franchise.²⁾

The Bucs' first win came in 1977, a 33-14 victory over the New Orleans Saints.³⁾

The original team colors were orange and white, and the mascot was “Bucco Bruce,” a pirate with a dagger in his teeth.⁴⁾

The Buccaneers’ original bright orange uniforms earned the nickname “Creamsicle” for their unique color.⁵⁾

The Buccaneers have won two Super Bowls: in 2002 (Super Bowl XXXVII) and 2020 (Super Bowl LV).⁶⁾

The 2002 Super Bowl team was led by head coach Jon Gruden and boasted one of the best defenses in NFL history.⁷⁾

The Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV in 2020, becoming the first team to win a Super Bowl in their home stadium, Raymond James Stadium.⁸⁾

The Buccaneers' home stadium, often referred to as “Ray Jay,” opened in 1998 and is famous for its pirate ship.⁹⁾

The pirate ship in the north end zone of Raymond James Stadium fires cannons whenever the Buccaneers score or enter the red zone.¹⁰⁾

The 2002 defense included future Hall of Famers like Derrick Brooks, Warren Sapp, and John Lynch.¹¹⁾

Tony Dungy turned the Bucs into perennial playoff contenders in the late 1990s, changing the franchise's culture.¹²⁾

The Buccaneers famously traded multiple draft picks and $8 million to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for head coach Jon Gruden in 2002.¹³⁾

Dexter Jackson, a safety, was named Super Bowl XXXVII MVP, intercepting two passes in the win over the Raiders.¹⁴⁾

Tom Brady joined the Bucs in 2020 and immediately led them to a Super Bowl win in his first season with the team.¹⁵⁾

Tom Brady was 43 years old when he won Super Bowl LV, the oldest quarterback to ever win the championship.¹⁶⁾

The Buccaneers' original logo, Bucco Bruce, was a swashbuckling pirate with a flamboyant look, replaced in 1997 by the current skull and swords.¹⁷⁾

The Bucs adopted new red, pewter, and black uniforms in 1997, signaling a new era for the franchise.¹⁸⁾

In the 2002 NFC Championship, Ronde Barber's interception return for a touchdown sealed the Bucs' win over the Eagles, sending them to the Super Bowl.¹⁹⁾

Brooks, a linebacker, is regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history and was a key player on the 2002 team.²⁰⁾

Warren Sapp, a Hall of Fame defensive tackle, was a cornerstone of the Bucs' defense throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.²¹⁾

Known as the “A-Train,” Mike Alstott was one of the most beloved players in franchise history, known for his powerful running as a fullback.²²⁾

The Buccaneers made their first playoff appearance in 1979, led by quarterback Doug Williams and head coach John McKay.²³⁾

Williams was the first African-American quarterback to start for the Buccaneers and later became the first to win a Super Bowl with the Washington Redskins.²⁴⁾

The Buccaneers pioneered the Tampa 2 defense under Tony Dungy, a scheme that emphasizes zone coverage and a fast, swarming defense.²⁵⁾

Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young played two seasons with the Buccaneers before achieving greatness with the San Francisco 49ers.²⁶⁾

The Buccaneers drafted Jameis Winston as the first overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the first time they held the No. 1 pick since 1987.²⁷⁾

Testaverde, another former No. 1 overall pick by the Bucs (1987), struggled early in his career but later found success with other teams.²⁸⁾

In 2019, Winston became the first player in NFL history to throw for 30 touchdowns and 30 interceptions in the same season.²⁹⁾

In 2020, Tom Brady threw for 40 touchdowns in his first season with the Bucs, breaking the franchise record.³⁰⁾

The Buccaneers’ biggest rivals include the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and Carolina Panthers due to NFC South divisional matchups.³¹⁾

In the 1980s, the Buccaneers earned the unflattering nickname “Yucks” due to consistent losing seasons.³²⁾

The Bucs’ 2002 defense led the NFL in fewest points allowed, total defense, and pass defense, making them one of the best units ever.³³⁾

Sam Wyche was the head coach during the early 1990s and helped draft key players like Derrick Brooks and Warren Sapp.³⁴⁾

Head coach Bruce Arians, hired in 2019, helped rejuvenate the team and won a Super Bowl in his second season with the Bucs.³⁵⁾

In 1976, the Buccaneers became the first team in NFL history to lose all their home games in a single season.³⁶⁾

During the 1979 season, the Bucs’ defense-focused, run-heavy style of play earned the nickname “Buc Ball.”³⁷⁾

The Bucs’ worst season record was 0-14 in 1976, their inaugural year.³⁸⁾

From 2008 to 2019, the Buccaneers endured an 11-year playoff drought, one of the longest in franchise history.³⁹⁾

Martin Gramatica was a standout Pro Bowl kicker for the Buccaneers during the late 1990s and early 2000s.⁴⁰⁾

In 2004, wide receiver Michael Clayton set the team record for most receiving yards by a rookie with 1,193.⁴¹⁾

McCoy, a defensive tackle, was a six-time Pro Bowler for the Buccaneers from 2010 to 2018.⁴²⁾

Rich McKay, son of former coach John McKay, served as the Bucs' general manager and helped build the 2002 Super Bowl team.⁴³⁾

In 2021, the Bucs set a franchise record for most wins in a regular season, finishing 13-4.⁴⁴⁾

The Buccaneers established a Ring of Honor at Raymond James Stadium, honoring franchise legends like Lee Roy Selmon, Derrick Brooks, and Mike Alstott.⁴⁵⁾