The first game for the Rays franchise was on March 31, 1998 against the Tigers. The Rays ended up losing the game 11-6. The first hit was a single by Dave Martinez in the bottom of the third with one out.
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Hugh Culverhouse, a private attorney.
Culverhouse owned the Bucs from their entry in the NFL in 1976 until his death in 1994. Following his passing the team was sold to current owner Malcolm Glazer.