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The journey of bringing the Buccaneers to Tampa Bay

WGCU | By WGCU News,
Bryant Monteilh
Published February 10, 2026 at 11:23 AM EST

The Super Bowl is once again expected to break the record for the most viewed television program in history. While New England and Seattle will be the center of attention, Florida has a well-established connection with professional football.

50 years ago, one local man was instrumental in making sure that Tampa would be a perfect location for an NFL franchise. WGCU’s Bryant Monteilh tackles the story.

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