The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were created in 1976 as an NFL expansion team and got off to a rough start by losing a consecutive 26 games. Over the course of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' early seasons, they were known for a losing record and tough years, ultimately stacking up to 14 losing seasons.
After turning the team around in the mid-nineties, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers started to play like playoff contenders. By 2002, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers captured the Super Bowl title. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off of a 2007 season of 9-7 which also led to a division title in the NFC South.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are owned by businessman Malcom Glazer who is also a stakeholder in Manchester United. Glazer bought the team for $192 million in 1995. By 2007, the franchise was valued at $963 million, adding to Glazer's immense fortune. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coached by Jon Gruden since 2002 and he has lead the team to a 51-50-0 record, 3 division titles, 1 conference championship, and 1 Super Bowl title.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have also crafted some fine football athletes. Defensive End Lee Roy Selmon and quarterback Steve Young are inducted into the pro football Hall of Fame. Selmon also had his number retired. Other players of note include Danny Reece, Warren Sapp, Aaron Stecker, and Karl Williams.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers play home games at the Raymond James Stadium which hosted the 2001 Super Bowl game between the Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants. The Raymond James Stadium is unique due to a huge pirate ship that fires football and confetti after each Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown. Selected fans can watch the game from the ship's quarters, and are able to throw free-giveaways to the crowds below whenever pirate songs are played on the public address system. Although unusual, this tradition has become a staple of Tampa Bay Buccaneers games and creates an exciting environment for football.
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