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 The Buccaneers joined the NFL as an expansion team alongside the Seattle Seahawks.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/news/2005/01/news-bucs-and-seahawks-joined-nfl-in-76/|profootballhof]])]
+===== First Season Struggles =====
+The Bucs lost their first 26 games, setting an NFL record for the longest losing streak to start a franchise.[([[https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/story/_/id/41479582/what-longest-losing-streaks-nfl-history|espn]])]
+===== First Victory =====
+The Bucs' first win came in 1977, a 33-14 victory over the New Orleans Saints.[([[https://www.buccaneers.com/news/flashback-bucs-first-win-2184837|buccaneers]])]
+===== Team Colors =====
+The original team colors were orange and white, and the mascot was “Bucco Bruce,” a pirate with a dagger in his teeth.[([[https://www.logodesign.org/the-history-of-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-logo-and-the-team/|logodesign]])]
+===== Creamsicle Uniforms =====
+The Buccaneers’ original bright orange uniforms earned the nickname "Creamsicle" for their unique color.[([[https://www.inconspicuous.info/p/a-deep-dive-on-the-buccaneers-creamsicle|inconspicuous]])]
+===== Super Bowl Championships =====
+The Buccaneers have won two Super Bowls: in 2002 (Super Bowl XXXVII) and 2020 (Super Bowl LV).[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers|britannica]])]
+===== First Super Bowl Win =====
+The 2002 Super Bowl team was led by head coach Jon Gruden and boasted one of the best defenses in NFL history.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/ppisst/exploring_the_narrative_of_jon_gruden_winning_the/|reddit]])]
+===== Super Bowl LV =====
+The Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV in 2020, becoming the first team to win a Super Bowl in their home stadium, Raymond James Stadium.[([[https://www.fox13news.com/sports/buccaneers-make-history-as-first-team-to-win-super-bowl-at-home-stadium|fox13news]])]
+===== Raymond James Stadium =====
+The Buccaneers' home stadium, often referred to as "Ray Jay," opened in 1998 and is famous for its pirate ship.[([[https://www.buccaneersfan.com/Pages/TeamZone/History/history-stadium.htm|buccaneersfan]])]
+===== Pirate Ship Cannon =====
+The pirate ship in the north end zone of Raymond James Stadium fires cannons whenever the Buccaneers score or enter the red zone.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5715203/2024/09/01/tampa-bay-buccaneers-stadium-guide-raymond-james/|nytimes]])]
+===== Defensive Legends =====
+The 2002 defense included future Hall of Famers like Derrick Brooks, Warren Sapp, and John Lynch.[([[https://bucswire.usatoday.com/2023/02/10/nfl-hall-of-fame-tampa-bay-buccaneers-ronde-barber-derrick-brooks-warren-sapp-john-lynch/|bucswire]])]
+===== Tony Dungy Era =====
+Tony Dungy turned the Bucs into perennial playoff contenders in the late 1990s, changing the franchise's culture.[([[https://www.biography.com/athletes/tony-dungy|biography]])]
+===== Jon Gruden Trade =====
+The Buccaneers famously traded multiple draft picks and $8 million to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for head coach Jon Gruden in 2002.[([[https://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/19569/a-trade-that-shook-the-nfl-how-bucs-jon-gruden-gamble-paid-off-with-a-super-bowl|espn]])]
+===== Key Super Bowl MVP =====
+Dexter Jackson, a safety, was named Super Bowl XXXVII MVP, intercepting two passes in the win over the Raiders.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/jackson-predicted-he-d-be-mvp-then-made-it-happen-09000d5d805e2213|nfl]])]
+===== Tom Brady Era =====
+Tom Brady joined the Bucs in 2020 and immediately led them to a Super Bowl win in his first season with the team.[([[https://www.fox13news.com/sports/one-year-ago-tom-brady-signed-with-the-bucs-then-led-them-to-a-super-bowl-win|fox13news]])]
+===== Oldest Super Bowl Winning QB =====
+Tom Brady was 43 years old when he won Super Bowl LV, the oldest quarterback to ever win the championship.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/oldest-quarterbacks-to-win-superbowl|statmuse]])]
+===== Bucco Bruce =====
+The Buccaneers' original logo, Bucco Bruce, was a swashbuckling pirate with a flamboyant look, replaced in 1997 by the current skull and swords.[([[https://news.sportslogos.net/2020/04/07/a-look-at-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-logo-history/football/|sportslogos]])]
+===== New Uniforms =====
+The Bucs adopted new red, pewter, and black uniforms in 1997, signaling a new era for the franchise.[([[https://www.buccaneersfan.com/Pages/TeamZone/History/history-jerseys.htm|buccaneersfan]])]
+===== Ronde Barber's Pick-Six =====
+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.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38024495/ronde-barber-iconic-pick-six-highlights-hall-fame-career|espn]])]
+===== Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks =====
+Brooks, a linebacker, is regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history and was a key player on the 2002 team.[([[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Derrick-Brooks|britannica]])]
+===== Warren Sapp’s Dominance =====
+Warren Sapp, a Hall of Fame defensive tackle, was a cornerstone of the Bucs' defense throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/news/2024/09/gold-jacket-spotlight-warren-sapp-continues-to-search-for-%E2%80%98the-next-one%E2%80%99/|profootballhof]])]
+===== Mike Alstott =====
+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.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/legend-train-mike-alstott-160523076.html|yahoo]])]
+===== First Playoff Appearance =====
+The Buccaneers made their first playoff appearance in 1979, led by quarterback Doug Williams and head coach John McKay.[([[https://www.buccaneers.com/news/flashback-bucs-eagles-2182944|buccaneers]])]
+===== Doug Williams =====
+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.[([[https://www.commanders.com/news/history-of-firsts-doug-williams-first-african-american-qb-super-bowl|commanders]])]
+===== Revolutionary Defense =====
+The Buccaneers pioneered the Tampa 2 defense under Tony Dungy, a scheme that emphasizes zone coverage and a fast, swarming defense.[([[https://www.viqtorysports.com/tampa-2-coverage-in-football-explained-with-images/|viqtorysports]])]
+===== Steve Young's Buccaneers Stint =====
+Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young played two seasons with the Buccaneers before achieving greatness with the San Francisco 49ers.[([[https://www.facebook.com/ProFootballHOF/posts/when-the-san-francisco-49ers-acquired-steve-young-from-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-/10167386186150510/|facebook]])]
+===== 2014 No. 1 Draft Pick =====
+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.[([[https://www.nfl.com/photos/qbs-drafted-no-1-overall-in-modern-era-power-rankings-0ap3000000501596|nfl]])]
+===== Vinny Testaverde =====
+Testaverde, another former No. 1 overall pick by the Bucs (1987), struggled early in his career but later found success with other teams.[([[https://thescore.com/nfl/news/2342020|thescore]])]
+===== Jameis Winston’s Record =====
+In 2019, Winston became the first player in NFL history to throw for 30 touchdowns and 30 interceptions in the same season.[([[https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/12/29/jameis-winston-30-touchdowns-30-interceptions-nfl-history|si]])]
+===== Brady’s Historic Season =====
+In 2020, Tom Brady threw for 40 touchdowns in his first season with the Bucs, breaking the franchise record.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MM_X4qundE|youtube]])]
+===== Tampa Bay’s Rivals =====
+The Buccaneers’ biggest rivals include the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and Carolina Panthers due to NFC South divisional matchups.[([[https://www.bucsnation.com/2020/6/26/21302482/sb-nation-rivalry-week-who-are-the-buccaneers-biggest-rivals|bucsnation]])]
+===== “Yucks” Era =====
+In the 1980s, the Buccaneers earned the unflattering nickname "Yucks" due to consistent losing seasons.[([[https://sportstalkflorida.com/featured/the-rise-of-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-from-struggles-to-super-bowl-champions/|sportstalkflorida]])]
+===== 2002 Bucs Defense Stats =====
+The Bucs’ 2002 defense led the NFL in fewest points allowed, total defense, and pass defense, making them one of the best units ever.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/6dtc29/one_of_the_best_defenses_of_all_time_all_40/|reddit]])]
+===== Sam Wyche Drafted Key Players =====
+Sam Wyche was the head coach during the early 1990s and helped draft key players like Derrick Brooks and Warren Sapp.[([[https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/03/us/sam-wyche-dies/index.html|cnn]])]
+===== Bruce Arians' Impact =====
+Head coach Bruce Arians, hired in 2019, helped rejuvenate the team and won a Super Bowl in his second season with the Bucs.[([[https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/sports/nfl/2021/02/07/york-high-grad-bruce-arians-hits-career-pinnacle-super-bowl-title/4431497001/|yorkdispatch]])]
+===== First Team to Lose All Home Games =====
+In 1976, the Buccaneers became the first team in NFL history to lose all their home games in a single season.[([[https://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2016/11/11/yuks-book-jason-vuic|wbur]])]
+===== "Buc Ball" =====
+During the 1979 season, the Bucs’ defense-focused, run-heavy style of play earned the nickname "Buc Ball."[([[https://www.joebucsfan.com/2023/09/buccaneers-27-bears-17/|joebucsfan]])]
+===== Worst Record in Franchise History =====
+The Bucs’ worst season record was 0-14 in 1976, their inaugural year.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/bucs-worst-season-record|statmuse]])]
+===== Longest Playoff Drought =====
+From 2008 to 2019, the Buccaneers endured an 11-year playoff drought, one of the longest in franchise history.[([[https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/buccaneers/c3znttsin4i5fb9nr59d.pdf|nfl]])]
+===== Pro Bowl Kicker =====
+Martin Gramatica was a standout Pro Bowl kicker for the Buccaneers during the late 1990s and early 2000s.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomlayberger/2020/10/16/former-nfl-kicker-martin-gramatica-busy-in-tampa-helping-military-veterans-calling-buccaneers-games/|forbes]])]
+===== Michael Clayton’s Stellar Rookie Year =====
+In 2004, wide receiver Michael Clayton set the team record for most receiving yards by a rookie with 1,193.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-receiving-yards-in-season-rookie-wide-receiver-2004|statmuse]])]
+===== Gerald McCoy’s Legacy =====
+McCoy, a defensive tackle, was a six-time Pro Bowler for the Buccaneers from 2010 to 2018.[([[https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12118/11725272/six-time-pro-bowler-gerald-mccoy-released-by-tampa-bay-buccaneers|skysports]])]
+===== Rich McKay's Influence =====
+Rich McKay, son of former coach John McKay, served as the Bucs' general manager and helped build the 2002 Super Bowl team.[([[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-jan-21-sp-mckay21-story.html|latimes]])]
+===== Record-setting Season =====
+In 2021, the Bucs set a franchise record for most wins in a regular season, finishing 13-4.[([[https://www.si.com/nfl/buccaneers/news/tampa-bay-buccaneers-brady-gronk-and-evans-make-history-during-win-over-carolina-panthers-week-18|si]])]
+===== Ring of Honor =====
+The Buccaneers established a Ring of Honor at Raymond James Stadium, honoring franchise legends like Lee Roy Selmon, Derrick Brooks, and Mike Alstott.[([[https://www.bucsnation.com/2019/5/15/18616880/some-questions-surround-future-of-buccaneers-ring-of-honor|bucsnation]])]

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