Tampa Bay Buccaneers To Throw It Back With Their Classic ‘Creamsicle’ Retro Kits For 2023 Season

NFL franchise Tampa Bay Buccaneers appears to want to turn back time for their NFL fans. It certainly isn’t related to Tom Brady but involves the franchise looking to play in the retro creamsicle uniforms. The classic uniforms will be worn after the recent reinstating of throwback games that were held from the 2009 to 2012 season. The idea was quite popular among the Buccaneers fans.

However, the fans will have to wait for another season due to the global supply chain challenges. The timeline of their comeback is also contingent on sports brand manufacturer Nike and how early they can finish production.

The return was always expected unanimously by NFL fans following the league rescinding its one helmet rule last season.

For NFL franchises like the Buccaneers, who wore these pewter helmets dating to 1997, weren’t allowed to roll out two different helmets in a season. It made it impossible to don a white and orange helmet along with different Buccaneers’ decal on their “creamsicle” throwback uniforms. Even their home, the Raymond James Stadium, will be colored orange for the occasions of these throwback games.

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The ‘creamsicle’ throwback jersey has historical significance for the franchise, and it was their primary color combination from their inaugural 1976 season. The colors didn’t return for the 1996 season and instead the red and pewter were on display after the Glazer takeover in 1995.

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The new owner Malcolm Glazer paid a then-record $192 million for buying the franchise. Despite having business interests, the Glazers takeover brings an influx of money, and success did follow them soon.

Under their care, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won the Super Bowl twice. They won once in 2003 and later in 2021, with the legendary QB Tom Brady in their ranks.

Since the one helmet rule no longer exists and once again orange will flood the home of the Buccaneers. While the 2023 season is only a year away, they will look to focus on the upcoming season and winning games. The franchise will again not only aim for success through fan popularity but also a good brand of football.

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