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Crystal-Clear Anniversary: Bucs Become Champs!

Set an alarm for 10:16 p.m. on Friday night, Buccaneers fans, if you want to celebrate the most joyous anniversary in franchise history.

It was at that moment on January 26, 2003 – exactly 15 years ago on Friday – that the final seconds ticked off the Super Bowl XXXVII clock in San Diego and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially became World Champions. The NFL's number-one defense bested the Oakland Raiders' number-one offense with a Super Bowl-record five interceptions off MVP Rich Gannon en route to a dominant 48-21 victory.

On the anniversary gift chart, the traditional choice for year 15 is crystal.