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⁾