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The word boucanier was applied to French hunters who dried meat on a frame that the Arawak tribe called a buccan. When some of these French were joined by British and Dutch privateers, and preyed on Spanish ships off Hispaniola, the term buccaneer was applied to all such pirates, not just the original French traders.
Well, since the early 1900's every year Tampa, FL is invaded by pirates AKA Gasparilla. So it only made sense to name our team the buccaneers. In case you didnt already know a buccaneer is another name for a pirate.
Pirates are a very large part of Tampa's history and culture. Tampa is said to have been founded by the pirate, Jose Gaspar. A pirate ship sits in the bay off of Bayshore Blvd, and there is a very large pirate festival every February. There are events related to the festival throughout the month, including parades, marathons, art shows, and other festivities. Even the city seal has a pirate ship in the center. Naming the team the Buccaneers fits nicely into this heritage.
The Buccaneers were named after the Gasparilla Pirate Festival, which celebrates the pirate Jose Gaspar. The name was chosen from a name-the-team contest.
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Do the Tampa Bay's name Tampa Bay Boredomse or Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers established in 1976. This coming from a dolphin fan
When was Tampa Bay Buccaneers created?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers was created in 1976.
What town is Tampa Bay Buccaneers out of?
They're called the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They were made in 1976 and are located in Tampa, FL, as opposed to Tampa BAy! Tampa Bay is the bay surrounding the Tampa penninsula.
How many games did the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win in 2012?
In 2012, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a record of 7-9.
Are the Tampa Bay Inferno affiliated with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
No, the Tampa Bay Inferno are a team in the Women's Football Alliance, but have no direct affiliation with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
who is the greatest in tampa bay buccaneers what is his name?
it is tom brady
What is the name of the Tampa Bay NFL football team?
The Buccaneers.
What is Tampa Florida home to?
Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, & Tampa Bay Rays.Tampa Bay Lightning - hockeyTampa Bay Buccaneers - NFL TeamTampa Bay Rays - MLB Team
What NFL team is in Tampa Bay?
the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
What is Johnthan Banks's number on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Johnthan Banks is number 27 on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
What is Russell Shepard's number on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Russell Shepard is number 89 on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Who was the coach for the 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
John McKay coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1976 to 1984.
