Tampa Bay Buccaneers First Win!!

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Did you guys know the Tampa Bay Buccaneers got their 1st win as a Franchise against the New Orleans Saints? After a 0-26 start, to the Bucco Bruce era, the Buccaneers topped the Saints 33-14 on Dec. 11th, 1977. Tampa’s Defense led the victory parade that day with 6 interceptions, including 3 returned for touchdowns.

Can anybody name the Quarterback who steered the last place Bucs offense that day? His 2nd quarter Touchdown pass to Morris Owens was the teams 1st TD in 11 quarters. More on Morris in a future Blaze Post. Happy Sunday Dudes!

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R.I.P Knucksie

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Over his 24 seasons Phil started 716 career games. That’s good for 5th All-Time in MLB History. What’s crazy is that he didn’t start his 2nd game until he was already 28 years old! He’s also the last pitcher to Both Win & Lose 20 games or more in the same season. He went 21-20 in 1979 for the last place Atlanta Braves.

'Silk Hands' - Mario Mendoza

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In 1979, Seattle Mariners Shortstop Mario Mendoza reached career highs in plate appearances, hits & rbi’s. He hit safely in 74 of 373 plate appearances to finish with a .198 batting average for the season ,making him only the fourth major leaguer to play as many as 148 games in a season and fail to break .200. The Mexican League Hall of Famer earned the nickname ‘Manos de Seda’ or Silk Hands for his Defensive Abilities at Shortstop. Have a good weekend Dudes!

Otis Armstrong

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Holy Moly it’s the 24th Already! Happy Xmas Eve dudes! Let’s stick to 1970’s NFL today, and a cool cat rocking the # 24 jersey, Mr. Otis Armstrong! In just his second season out of Purdue Otis earned All-Pro honors while leading the NFL in rushing for the 1974 season. He accumulated 1,407 yards on the ground along with 9 TD’s for the Denver Broncos. On November 28th, 1974, Thanksgiving Day , Otis led the Broncos with 144 yards, & a touchdown, during a 31-28 victory over the Detroit Lions. Little bit of trivia for you guys. This was also the last game the Lions played at Tiger Stadium, before moving to the Silver Dome.