The Bucs have announced the return for their annual throwback uniform game. Tampa Bay will be donning their throwback orange and white uniforms with the white Bucco Bruce helmet on October 15 to play their former NFC Central divisional foe, the Detroit Lions, at Raymond James Stadium. The team made the announcement on their YouTube page with a short video and issued a press release.

Here is what the press release stated:

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will pay tribute to the organization’s rich history by wearing their original ‘creamsicle’ uniforms against former NFC Central Division rivals the Detroit Lions on Oct. 15. The game marks the first time Tampa Bay will wear the distinctive color scheme since 2012 and serves as the centerpiece of the organization’s creamsicle launch focusing on celebrating the deep roots of the team’s nearly 50-year history.

“The return of our beloved creamsicle uniforms for this special game is something that our fans have been passionate about for many years, and we are excited to celebrate the history of our franchise with a unique, dedicated creamsicle gameday experience,” said Buccaneers chief operating officer Brian Ford. “This is more than a throwback game; it is a celebration of our legacy and some of the great moments and players that make our story so special to our fans.”

Former Bucs DE Lee Roy Selmon – Photo courtesy of the Buccaneers

The Buccaneers wore their orange uniforms from the club’s inaugural season from 1976-1996 and once per year from 2009-12. Buccaneers legends such as Hall of Famer Lee Roy Selmon, and Ring of Honor inductees Jimmie Giles and Doug Williams wore the iconic creamsicle uniforms during the team’s first playoff season in 1979—which ended one game short of a Super Bowl appearance.

In addition to the uniforms, Raymond James Stadium will be transformed to pay homage to the team’s original home Tampa Stadium — which was affectionately referred to as ‘The Big Sombrero’ — with retro field stencils, stadium bunting and video board assets.

Game themes for the remaining Buccaneers home games will be announced in the coming days.

The Bucs have not been able to wear the throwback uniforms due to a league rule that allowed players to only wear one helmet due to concussion concerns. That rule was lifted last year, but Nike was unable to produce the orange and white Bucco Bruce uniforms for the 2022 season due to inventory supply issues.

Bucs Release Creamsicle Uniforms Announcement Video

The Bucs teased the announcement of the throwback game over the weekend on social media and then followed through with the Bucs vs. Lions game reveal on Monday morning. Watch the video and hear legendary Bucs broadcaster Gene Deckerhoff reveal the news – in throwback fashion, of course.