Gordie’s Midday gossip - How did the Bucs get their name?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Atlanta Falcons ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 03: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with Baker Mayfield #6 after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 03, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
By Gordie Daniels

Have you ever wondered how your favorite team got their name? There are strange, ironic and sometimes obvious origins of the 32 NFL team names, from frontier icons and bird metaphors to branding brainstorms and budget jerseys. A name says a lot. Sometimes it evokes civic pride, historic legacy or whatever sounded catchy in a boardroom meeting one night. Some upset folks on both sides of the aisle, including the U.S. President.

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