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Last full accuracy audit: 2026-08-26 · 30 entries checked · 20 flagged · 32 issues confirmed · 20 corrected · 12 still open
Pirate Ship — The lore states 'viewing every season as a new voyage across the Atlantic,' but Tampa Bay is on the Gulf of Mexico, not the Atlantic Ocean.
Walter Payton — The entry states Brooks was the sole recipient of the 2000 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, but the award was actually shared that year with Jim Flanigan of the Chicago Bears.
Doug Williams Turnaround — The 'Did You Know' section states Williams was 'one of the oldest Super Bowl MVPs in history at age 30.' This is factually incorrect; Williams was 31 years old when he won Super Bowl XXII.
Jon Gruden Rebuild — The entry states Gruden was hired in 2002, but he was actually hired in 2001 and began his tenure with the 2001 season.
Jon Gruden Rebuild — The entry says the Buccaneers had missed the playoffs for six consecutive seasons before Gruden's hiring, but they had missed the playoffs for four consecutive seasons (1998–2001).
Shannon Sharpe Tenure — Shannon Sharpe never played for the Chicago Bears; his actual teams were Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens only.
Shannon Sharpe Tenure — The claim that Sharpe's jersey number 84 was retired by both Denver and Baltimore is incorrect; the Denver Broncos retired his number 84, but the Baltimore Ravens have not officially retired number 84.
Josh Freeman Quarterback — The entry states the Buccaneers' win over the Packers ended an 11-game losing streak, but it actually ended a 12-game losing streak.
Super Bowl XXXVII Victory — The 'Did You Know' section states Jon Gruden became the third coach to win a Super Bowl with a different team than the one he previously coached, joining Don Shula and Bill Parcells. This is incorrect: Gruden was the second coach to do so, after Don Shula; Bil
Super Bowl LV Victory — The claim that 'Super Bowl LV was the first Super Bowl played at the home stadium of a participating team' is incorrect; it was the first Super Bowl played at the home stadium of the designated home team, but not the first for any participating team.
Super Bowl LV Victory — The claim that 'the fumble forced in the second half' is incorrect; the fumble forced by the Buccaneers occurred in the second quarter, not the second half.
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