| IN MEMORIAM As time moves on, some former Buccaneers are sadly no longer with us. Here we will pay a lasting tribute to them particularly when there is a story behind their passing that Tampa Bay fans should know. |
 Jerry AndersonSafety 1978 Only played two games for the Bucs but became a hero in his home town after dying in saving a local boy from drowning. Click here for his profile Click here for a feature piece |
 Ricky BellRunning back, 1977-81 Well-known story about his tragic death from a heart disease that was made into a film starring Mario van Peebles. Click here for his profile Click here for a feature piece |
 Neal ColzieSafety, 1980-83 Passed away in 2001 having been with the Bucs for four seasons in the early 1980s. Had some drug issues on leaving the NFL too. Click here for his profile |
 Steve CoursonGuard, 1984-85 Long-time Steeler who spent two years in Tampa. Died in an accident at his home when a tree fell on him in November 2005. Click here for his profile Click here for a feature piece |
| Ivory Curry Safety 1987 A member of the replacement team from 1987 and started two games. Died at the tender age of 28 from pneumonia. Click here for his profile Click here for a feature piece |
Demetrius DuBose Linebacker, 1993-96Shot by police following a disturbance at his house in San Diego in 1999. Had some domestic issues on leaving the NFL. Click here for his profile |
 Bobby FutrellSafety 1986-90 Former USFL and Buccaneer defensive back who tragically committed suicide in 1992 after his pro football career had ended in the CFL with Toronto. Click here for his profile |
 Brice HunterWide Receiver,1997-98 Was shot dead in a disturbance outside his home in Chicago in April 2004. Had a basketball tourney named for him in Georgia in 2005. Click here for his profile |
 David LoganNose tackle, 1979-86 Not just known for his eight years on the field, but was also the Bucs' radio commentator for several seasons too. Died from a heart attack at the age of 42. Click here for his profile |
 Jeff ModesittTight end, 1987 Played one game for the 1987 strike team and had also seen time with the Falcons. Was shot in a bar altercation in 1990. Click here for his profile Click here for a feature piece |
George Peoples Running back, 1984-85Played just eight games and had one carry as a Buccaneer. Found dead in a Tampa motel room in 2003. Click here for his profile Click here for a feature piece |
 Reggie RobyPunter, 1995 Played one season in Tampa during a long NFL career but was found dead at his home at the age of just 43. Click here for his profile Click here for a feature piece |
Stanley Shakespeare Wide Receiver, 1987Played just one game for the replacement Bucs. A former college standout, he died in a boating accident in 2005. Click here for his profile Click here for a feature piece |
 Dan TurkCenter, 1987-88 Died at just 38 from cancer having played in the NFL just 12 months before his passing. Was a Buc for two seasons. Click here for his profile Click here for a feature piece |
 John McKayHead coach, 1976-84 His legacy to the Tampa Bay franchise is complete through his nine year coaching career and through his two sons, JK and Rich. Died in 2001. Click here for his profile |
Hugh Culverhouse Owner, 1976-1994The first owner of the Bucs having been granted the expansion franchise in 1974. Not unduly popular for over-seeing the losing decades with a lack of spending on and off the field. |
Theo Bell Wide Receiver, 1981-85Played five seasons as the No.3 receiver having won two SB rings in Pittsburgh. Died from liver failure.. Click here for his profile Click here for a feature piece |
 Ron HallTight end, 1987-1993 Spent seven seasons in Tampa and remains the 2nd beat tight end in franchise history after Jimmie Giles. Died in 2007. Click here for his profile Click here for a feature piece |