The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will pay tribute to the organization’s rich history by wearing their original ‘Creamsicle’ uniforms against former NFC Central Division rivals the Detroit Lions on October 15, the team announced on Monday.
The game marks the first time Tampa Bay will wear the distinctive color scheme since 2012 and serves as the centerpiece of the organization’s Creamsicle launch focusing on celebrating the deep roots of the team’s nearly 50-year history.
The Buccaneers wore their orange uniforms from the club’s inaugural season from 1976-1996 and once per year from 2009-12. Buccaneers legends such as Hall of Famer Lee Roy Selmon, and Ring of Honor inductees Jimmie Giles and Doug Williams wore the iconic creamsicle uniforms during the team’s first playoff season in 1979—which ended one game short of a Super Bowl appearance.
In addition to the uniforms, Raymond James Stadium will be transformed to pay homage to the team’s original home Tampa Stadium — which was affectionately referred to as ‘The Big Sombrero’ — with retro field stencils, stadium bunting and video board assets.
Tampa Bay begins the regular season on the road against the Minnesota Vikings.
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