Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers were founded in 1974. They are also known for their vibrant colors, such as buccaneer red, pewter, orange, and black. Right now, the owner of this franchise is the Glazer Family. Their starting years were marked by struggle. They faced many challenges in their early era. Their first playoff appearance was in 1979. In the 1970s, they struggled a lot, but in the 1980s, they became a competitive team.
Histry
Tampa Bay Buccaneers were established in 1974. They struggled a lot in their starting years. Their first playoff appearance was in 1979. They have won 2 League championships, 2 Super Bowl championships, 2 Conference championships, 9 Division championships, and 14 playoff appearances in their whole career to date. They play their home games at their home field.
Hall of Famers
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Hall of Famers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Players | ||||
| No. | Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted |
| 63 | Lee Roy Selmon | DE | 1976–1984 | 1995 |
| 8 | Steve Young | QB | 1985–1986 | 2005 |
| 64 | Randall McDaniel | OG | 2000–2001 | 2009 |
| 99 | Warren Sapp | DT | 1995–2003 | 2013 |
| 55 | Derrick Brooks | LB | 1995–2008 | 2014 |
| 81 | Tim Brown | WR | 2004 | 2015 |
| 47 | John Lynch | S | 1993–2003 | 2021 |
| 20 | Ronde Barber | CB | 1997–2012 | 2023 |
| 24 | Darrelle Revis | CB | 2013 | 2023 |
| Coaches and Executives | ||||
| Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted | |
| Ron Wolf | GM/VP | 1976–1978 | 2015 | |
| Tony Dungy | Coach | 1996–2001 | 2016 | |
Top-Players
Warren Sapp
| Career Stats | Awards | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tackles: 573 | Pro Bowl Selections: 7 times (1997–2003) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Sacks: 96.5 (third-highest for a defensive tackle) | First-Team All-Pro: 4 times (1999–2002) | Oakland Raiders |
| Forced Fumbles: 19 | NFL Defensive Player of the Year: 1999 | |
| Fumble Recoveries: 12 | Super Bowl Champion: XXXVII | |
| Interceptions: 4 |
Derrick Brooks
| Playoff Performance | Notable Scores | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 NFC Wild Card Game • Brooks recorded 8 tackles and helped the Buccaneers secure a 14-13 victory, marking the team's first playoff win in 18 years | Super Bowl XXXVIIBuccaneers 48, Raiders 21 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 2000 NFC Divisional Playoff Game • Brooks had 7 tackles in a tough loss, as the Buccaneers fell 21-3 | 2002 NFC Championship GameBuccaneers 27, Eagles 10 | |
| 2002 NFC Championship Game • Brooks played a crucial role in the Buccaneers' 27-10 victory, leading to their first Super Bowl appearance | ||
| Super Bowl XXXVII 2003 • Brooks had 5 tackles and was a key leader on the Buccaneers' defense, which dominated the Raiders in a 48-21 victory | ||
| 2005 NFC Wild Card Game • Brooks recorded 10 tackles, but the Buccaneers lost. |
Tom Brady
| Playoff Performance | Notable Scores | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Super Bowl XXXVI 2002 • 16-of-27 for 145 yards, 1 touchdown, leading the Patriots to victory | Super Bowl XXXVIPatriots 20, Rams 17 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Super Bowl XXXVIII 2004 • 32-of-48 for 354 yards, 3 touchdowns, securing a 32-29 win | Super Bowl XLIXPatriots 28, Seahawks 24 | New England Patriots |
| Super Bowl XLIX 2015 • 37-of-50 for 328 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions, culminating in a 28-24 victory | Super Bowl LI Patriots 34, Falcons 28 | |
| Super Bowl LI 2017 • 43-of-62 for 466 yards, 2 touchdowns, leading the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history from a 28-3 deficit to win 34-28 in overtime | ||
| AFC Championship Game 2018 • 30-of-46 for 348 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions, winning 37-31 in overtime |