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Buccaneers to wear original 1976 uniforms in 2025 home opener vs. Jets

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open 2025 like it's 1976.

The Bucs announced Tuesday that they will bring back their uniform design from 1976 for their 2025 home opener against the New York Jets on Sunday, Sept. 21.

Tampa has used the Creamsicle throwback for games since 2009, but this year's version is the first time since the debut season that the original unis will be worn in a game.

The nod to the past comes as the club celebrates its 50th NFL season.

"The '76 Jersey represents a piece of Buccaneers history and serves as a tribute to the generations of fans and players who shaped this franchise," chief operating officer Brian Ford said in a statement. "As we launch into our 50th season, we're proud to reintroduce The '76 Jersey and the tradition it embodies. It is a reminder that every Buccaneers fan, from the originals to the newest generation, is part of an evolving story that started in 1976 and continues being written today."

Tampa wore their original white jerseys for just one season, sporting orange numbers with red contouring. The fits will be complemented by the original white helmets, white pants and striped socks.

The Bucs added the phrase "Hey! Hey! Tampa Bay!" stitched on the inside of the jersey collar, a nod to the team's first fight song, which debuted in 1979, the first year Tampa earned a winning season (10-6) and made the playoffs.

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