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Buccaneers vs Lions Creamsicle Photos

The Creamsicles officially return October 15 against the Detroit Lions. The Buccaneers will dawn their iconic uniforms against their former NFC Central foe. Check out some of the top photos from the history of the rivalry.

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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 4: Linebacker Andy Hawkins #59 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to block against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on October 4, 1981 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 28-10 (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 4: Linebacker Andy Hawkins #59 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to block against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on October 4, 1981 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 28-10 (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1981 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Game 3: Wide receiver Theo Bell (#83) catches the ball as the Bucs beat the Detroit Lions 21-17 at Tampa Stadium. (9/16/1984)..
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Game 3: Wide receiver Theo Bell (#83) catches the ball as the Bucs beat the Detroit Lions 21-17 at Tampa Stadium. (9/16/1984)..

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Game 3: Linebackers Scot Brantley (#52) and Hugh Green (#53) chase Detroit running back Billy Sims (#20) as the Bucs beat the Detroit Lions 21-17 at Tampa Stadium. (9/16/1984)..
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Game 3: Linebackers Scot Brantley (#52) and Hugh Green (#53) chase Detroit running back Billy Sims (#20) as the Bucs beat the Detroit Lions 21-17 at Tampa Stadium. (9/16/1984)..

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Game 3: Wide receiver Theo Bell (#83) catches the ball as the Bucs beat the Detroit Lions 21-17 at Tampa Stadium. (9/16/1984)..
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Game 3: Wide receiver Theo Bell (#83) catches the ball as the Bucs beat the Detroit Lions 21-17 at Tampa Stadium. (9/16/1984)..

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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 3: Defensive tackle Jon Cannon #78 and defensive end Ray Seals #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warm up for a game against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on October 3, 1993 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 27-10. (photo by Paul R. Baker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 3: Defensive tackle Jon Cannon #78 and defensive end Ray Seals #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warm up for a game against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on October 3, 1993 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 27-10. (photo by Paul R. Baker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Paul R. Baker/© 1992 Paul R. Baker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 3: Cornerback Martin Mayhew #35 and teammates of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on October 3, 1993 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 27-10. (photo by Paul R. Baker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 3: Cornerback Martin Mayhew #35 and teammates of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on October 3, 1993 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 27-10. (photo by Paul R. Baker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Paul R. Baker/© 1992 Paul R. Baker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Game 3: The Tampa Bay defense tackles Detroit fullback James Jones (#30) as the Bucs beat the Detroit Lions 21-17 at Tampa Stadium. (9/16/1984)..
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Game 3: The Tampa Bay defense tackles Detroit fullback James Jones (#30) as the Bucs beat the Detroit Lions 21-17 at Tampa Stadium. (9/16/1984)..

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Game 1: Detroit quarterback Eric Hipple (#17) scrambles as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...
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Game 1: Detroit quarterback Eric Hipple (#17) scrambles as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...

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Game 1: Quarterback Jack Thompson (#14) drops back to pass as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...
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Game 1: Quarterback Jack Thompson (#14) drops back to pass as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...

Hale; Mencher; Serne; Rivenbark/St. Petersburg Times
Game 1: Running back Michael Morton (#1) runs with the ball as fullback James Wilder (#32) blocks as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...
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Game 1: Running back Michael Morton (#1) runs with the ball as fullback James Wilder (#32) blocks as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...

Hale; Mencher; Serne; Rivenbark/St. Petersburg Times
Game 1: Linebacker Andy Hawkins (#59) tackles Detroit running back James Jones (#30) as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...
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Game 1: Linebacker Andy Hawkins (#59) tackles Detroit running back James Jones (#30) as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...

Hale; Mencher; Serne; Rivenbark/St. Petersburg Times
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 24: Running Back James Wilder #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 24, 1985 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16 (OT). (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 24: Running Back James Wilder #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 24, 1985 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16 (OT). (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Unknown/© 1985 Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Game 1: Fullback James Wilder (#32) runs with the ball as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...
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Game 1: Fullback James Wilder (#32) runs with the ball as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...

Hale; Mencher; Serne; Rivenbark/St. Petersburg Times
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 18: Head Coach Ray Perkins of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks to Quarterback Vinne Testaverde #14 against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 18, 1988 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 21-10. (photo by John Bard/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 18: Head Coach Ray Perkins of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks to Quarterback Vinne Testaverde #14 against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 18, 1988 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 21-10. (photo by John Bard/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

John Bard/© 1988 John Bard/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Game 1: Nose guard David Logan (#76) sacks Detroit quarterback Eric Hipple (#17) as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...
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Game 1: Nose guard David Logan (#76) sacks Detroit quarterback Eric Hipple (#17) as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...

Hale; Mencher; Serne; Rivenbark/St. Petersburg Times
Game 1: Wide receiver Gerald Carter (#87) is tackled as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...
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Game 1: Wide receiver Gerald Carter (#87) is tackled as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...

Hale; Mencher; Serne; Rivenbark/St. Petersburg Times
Game 8: Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon (#63) sacks Lions quarterback Gary Danielson (#16) as the Bucs defeat the Detroit Lions 23-21 at Tampa Stadium. (12/26/1982).
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Game 8: Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon (#63) sacks Lions quarterback Gary Danielson (#16) as the Bucs defeat the Detroit Lions 23-21 at Tampa Stadium. (12/26/1982).

Rivenbark, M.; Mencher, E./St. Petersburg Times
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 13: Center and Guard Dan Turk #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on sidelines during the game against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 13, 1987 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 10-20. (photo by Steve Priest/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 13: Center and Guard Dan Turk #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on sidelines during the game against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 13, 1987 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 10-20. (photo by Steve Priest/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Steve Priest/© 1987 Steve Priest/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon (#63) sacks Lions quarterback Gary Danielson (#16) as the Bucs defeat the Detroit Lions 23-21 at Tampa Stadium. (12/26/1982)
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Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon (#63) sacks Lions quarterback Gary Danielson (#16) as the Bucs defeat the Detroit Lions 23-21 at Tampa Stadium. (12/26/1982)

Rivenbark, M.; Mencher, E./St. Petersburg Times
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 18: Quarterback Vinny Testaverde #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 18, 1988 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 21-10. (photo by Steve Priest/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 18: Quarterback Vinny Testaverde #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 18, 1988 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 21-10. (photo by Steve Priest/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Steve Priest/© 1988 Steve Priest/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 24: Quarterback Steve Young #8 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 24, 1985 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16(OT) (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 24: Quarterback Steve Young #8 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 24, 1985 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16(OT) (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1985 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Defensive tackle Gene Sanders #74, Guard Ray Snell #72 and teammates of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Defensive tackle Gene Sanders #74, Guard Ray Snell #72 and teammates of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1984 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 24: Kicker Donald Igwebuike #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with teammates against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 24, 1985 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16(OT) (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 24: Kicker Donald Igwebuike #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with teammates against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 24, 1985 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16(OT) (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Unknown/© 1985 Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 24: Linebacker Scot Brantley #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a tackle against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 24, 1985 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16(OT). (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 24: Linebacker Scot Brantley #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a tackle against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 24, 1985 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16(OT). (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1985 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Linebacker Hugh Green #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to make a tackle against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17. (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Linebacker Hugh Green #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to make a tackle against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17. (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Unknown/© 1984 Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Linebacker Cecil Johnson #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16(OT) (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Linebacker Cecil Johnson #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16(OT) (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Bob and Sylvia Allen/© 1984 Bob and Sylvia Allen/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Defensive tackle Karl Morgan #67 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Defensive tackle Karl Morgan #67 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1984 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Offensive Tackle Ron Heller #73 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to block against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17 (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Offensive Tackle Ron Heller #73 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to block against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17 (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1984 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Tight end Jerry Bell #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Tight end Jerry Bell #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1984 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Running Back James Wilder #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Running Back James Wilder #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1983 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Linebacker Hugh Green #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (Photo by Allen Studio's/Tampa Bay Buccaneers.)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Linebacker Hugh Green #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (Photo by Allen Studio's/Tampa Bay Buccaneers.)

Allen's Studio/© 1983 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Running back Michael Morton #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Running back Michael Morton #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen Studio/© 1983 Allen Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Linebacker Jeff Davis #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Linebacker Jeff Davis #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1983 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Linebacker Jeff Davis #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Linebacker Jeff Davis #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1983 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Linebacker Jeff Davis #58, Cornerback Mike Washington #40, Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon #63 and Defensive tackle Brad White #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Linebacker Jeff Davis #58, Cornerback Mike Washington #40, Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon #63 and Defensive tackle Brad White #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1983 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Defensive tackle David Logan #76 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Defensive tackle David Logan #76 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1983 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Defensive tackle David Logan #76 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks the quarterback against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Defensive tackle David Logan #76 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks the quarterback against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen Studio/© 1983 Allen Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Defensive Coordinator/ Secondary Coach Wayne Fonts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks to Safety Cedric Brwon #34 against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Defensive Coordinator/ Secondary Coach Wayne Fonts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks to Safety Cedric Brwon #34 against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1982 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Defensive tackle David Logan #76 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Defensive tackle David Logan #76 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1983 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Defensive end Dave Stalls #65 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Defensive end Dave Stalls #65 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1982 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jimmie Giles #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jimmie Giles #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1982 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Running Back Melvin Carver of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Running Back Melvin Carver of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1982 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Kicker Bill Capece #3 and Punter Larry Swider #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate kick against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Kicker Bill Capece #3 and Punter Larry Swider #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate kick against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1982 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Running back Melvin Carver #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Running back Melvin Carver #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1982 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 1: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 1, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 31-16. (photo by Scott Cunningham/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 1: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 1, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 31-16. (photo by Scott Cunningham/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Scott Cunningham/© 1979 Scott Cunningham/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 23: Safety Neal Colzie #20, Linebacker Aaron Brown #55 and Linebacker Andy Hawkins #59 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 23, 1980 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 10-24. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 23: Safety Neal Colzie #20, Linebacker Aaron Brown #55 and Linebacker Andy Hawkins #59 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 23, 1980 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 10-24. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1980 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 1: Running back Rick Berns #36 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 1, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 31-16. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 1: Running back Rick Berns #36 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 1, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 31-16. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 23, 1980 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 10-24. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 23, 1980 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 10-24. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 1: Running Back Ricky Bell #42 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 1, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 31-16 (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 1: Running Back Ricky Bell #42 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 1, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 31-16 (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1979 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Assistant General Manager John Spytek spoke to the media following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft. Spytek discussed what RB Bucky Irving brings to the running back room, the up-coming offensive line competition and all the hard work that goes into the NFL draft.

Bucs Add 'Slippery' Oregon RB Bucky Irving in Fourth Round

Tampa Bay's first pick in Day three of the 2024 NFL Draft addresses the need for more competition in the backfield, as the 125th selection was used on "quick and explosive Oregon running back Bucky Irving

Bucs Tab Versatile Blocker Elijah Klein in Sixth Round

The Buccaneers used their sixth pick in the 2024 NFL draft on UTEP's Elijah Klein, who has extensive starting experience at guard but offers valuable flexibility to fill in at tackle and center, as well

Bucs Conclude 2024 Draft with TE Devin Culp, An "Issue" in Space

Seventh-round TE Devin Culp, another Washington product, could factor into the Bucs' mix at tight end given his elite speed and potential to make plays in space

Bucky Irving Wants to 'Make the Crowd Go Crazy' | Press Conference | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Running Back Bucky Irving spoke to the media after being selected by the Bucs 125th overall in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. RB Irving discussed always making 'the first guy miss', running backs that inspire him and doing 'whatever it takes' to win.

Elijah Klein: 'I'll Hit People As Hard As I Can' | Press Conference | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Guard Elijah Klein spoke to the media after being selected by the Bucs 220th overall in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. G Klein discussed the moment the Bucs called him, the run game being his specialty and being ecstatic to play with QB Baker Mayfield & T Tristan Wirfs.

Devin Culp on Reuniting with Jalen McMillan & Cade Otton | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tight End Devin Culp spoke to the media after being selected by the Bucs 246th overall in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft. TE Culp discussed his training leading up to the NFL draft, what makes Washington's culture so special and using his athleticism at the next level.

View Highlights of Bucky Irving | 2024 NFL Draft

Watch some of Oregon running back Bucky Irving's top plays from his college career.

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Todd Bowles & Jason Licht Call Sixth Round Draft Pick Elijah Klein

Listen as GM Jason Licht and HC Todd Bowles call to select UTEP G Elijah Klein in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Todd Bowles & Jason Licht Call Third Round Draft Pick Tykee Smith

Listen as GM Jason Licht and HC Todd Bowles call to select Georgia DB Tykee Smith in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Photos of RB Bucky Irving | Bucs Fourth Round Draft Pick

View pictures of Oregon RB Bucky Irving, who Tampa Bay selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

View Highlights of Jalen McMillan | 2024 NFL Draft

Watch some of Washington wide receiver Jalen McMillan's top plays from his college career.

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Bucky Irving Pick Selection & Highlights

View reaction and highlights from Oregon RB Bucky Irving.

Photos of TE Devin Culp | Bucs Seventh Round Draft Pick

View pictures of Washington TE Devin Culp, who Tampa Bay selected in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Bucs Juice Edge Rush with Second-Round Pick Chris Braswell

Tampa Bay's second-round pick in the 2024 draft is Alabama's Chris Braswell, an ultra-competitive edge rusher who never backs away from a challenge

Bucs Expect High-Level Contributions from Third-Round Pick Tykee Smith

Georgia defensive back Tykee Smith, the first of two third-round picks made by the Bucs on Friday night, could compete immediaely for a job at nickel corner
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