The Tampa Bay expansion franchise was originally awarded to Tom McCloskey, a construction company owner from Philadelphia.
It soon became apparent that McCloskey had financial problems, so the NFL found a replacement in Hugh Culverhouse.
They were purchased by Malcolm Glazer in 1995 for $192 million, following Culverhouse's death.
The Buccaneers are one of two NFL franchises to have at least two Super Bowl appearances without a loss, along with the Baltimore Ravens.
They were the first team to win the NFC South after the NFL realigned the divisions in 2002.