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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Test | NFL Teams

A test of knowledge concerning the NFC's one time cellar dwellers.

A multiple-choice quiz by BucsFan. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
BucsFan

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
82,039

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1230

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first Tampa Bay Buccaneer in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Hint

Lee Roy Selmon

Ricky Bell

James Wilder

Dave Pear

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was originally awarded the ownership rights for the Tampa Bay franchise? Hint

Hugh Culverhouse

Tony Dungy

Malcolm Glazer

Tom McCloskey

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first head coach for the Bucs? Hint

John McKay

Ray Perkins

Leeman Bennett

Richard Williamson

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hold the record for the longest losing streak in NFL history with a 0-26 record over their first two seasons. What team did they defeat for their first win? Hint

New Orleans Saints

Miami Dolphins

Chicago Bears

Philadelphia Eagles

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Question 5 of 10

5. On January 6th, 1980, the Bucs fell one game short of reaching the Super Bowl. What team did they lose to? Hint

Washington Redskins

Philadelphia Eagles

Los Angeles Rams

Minnesota Vikings

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the Buccaneers first 25 seasons, how many times did they return a kick-off for a touchdown? Hint

104

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Question 7 of 10

7. On December 4tg, 1988, the Bucs defeated the Buffalo Bills. What is significant about this game? Hint

QB Vinny Testaverde threw for 469 yards.

The first time the Bucs beat an AFC team.

The first game to end with a score of 10-5.

It was the Bucs 500 win.

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what year did the Bucs record their first road shut-out? Hint

1981

1979

1985

1998

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Question 9 of 10

9. What were the original, official team colors of the Bucs? Hint

Buccaneer orange, white and red

Black, orange, white and red

Red, pewter, black and orange

Florida orange, white and red

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what stadium did the Bucs begin playing their home games in 1998? Hint

Joe Robbie Stadium

Tampa Stadium

Raymond James Stadium

Houlihan Stadium

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first Tampa Bay Buccaneer in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Answer: Lee Roy Selmon

The six time Pro-Bowler's jersey was retired on September 6th, 1986.

2. Who was originally awarded the ownership rights for the Tampa Bay franchise?

Answer: Tom McCloskey

On October 30th, 1974, Tom McCloskey was awarded the franchise but declined ownership. On December 5th, 1974 Hugh Culverhouse was awarded ownership.

3. Who was the first head coach for the Bucs?

Answer: John McKay

John McKay became the first head coach on October 31st, 1975 after leading University of Southern California to four national championships.

4. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hold the record for the longest losing streak in NFL history with a 0-26 record over their first two seasons. What team did they defeat for their first win?

Answer: New Orleans Saints

The Bucs beat the Saints 33-14 at New Orleans.

5. On January 6th, 1980, the Bucs fell one game short of reaching the Super Bowl. What team did they lose to?

Answer: Los Angeles Rams

The Bucs lost to the Rams 9-0 at Tampa Stadium.

6. In the Buccaneers first 25 seasons, how many times did they return a kick-off for a touchdown?

Answer: 0

No Buccaneer had returned a kick-off for a touchdown during the club's first 25 years of existence!

7. On December 4tg, 1988, the Bucs defeated the Buffalo Bills. What is significant about this game?

Answer: The first game to end with a score of 10-5.

It was the first game in NFL history to end in a score of 10-5.

8. In what year did the Bucs record their first road shut-out?

Answer: 1998

On December 27th, 1998 the Bucs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 35-0 in their first road shut-out in franchise history!

9. What were the original, official team colors of the Bucs?

Answer: Florida orange, white and red

The team logo designed by Lamar Sparkman and team colors were displayed on April 15th, 1975. They would remain until they were changed to Buccaneer red, pewter, black and orange on April 9th, 1997.

10. In what stadium did the Bucs begin playing their home games in 1998?

Answer: Raymond James Stadium

The Bucs sold out the complete season for the first time in team history as they moved to Raymond James Stadium. Their first game in the new stadium was September 20th, 1998, a 27-15 victory over the Chicago Bears.

Source: Author BucsFan

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