A Place Among Buccaneers Legends
Updated
Look around Raymond James Stadium and you will find more than names on a façade. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor celebrates the players, coaches and ownership whose contributions helped shape the franchise, from its earliest seasons to its Super Bowl championships.
The tradition began on November 8, 2009, when Lee Roy Selmon became the inaugural honoree. It carries forward the history celebrated by the earlier Krewe of Honor at Tampa Stadium.
16 honorees. One enduring Buccaneers legacy. The official team roster lists 16 members as of this update. The newest is Simeon Rice, honored on November 30, 2025.
Honorees at a Glance
| Honoree | Buccaneers role | Induction ceremony |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Roy Selmon | Defensive End1976–1984 | |
| John McKay | Head Coach1976–1984 | |
| Jimmie Giles | Tight End1978–1986 | |
| Paul Gruber | Offensive Tackle1988–1999 | |
| Warren Sapp | Defensive Tackle1995–2003 | |
| Derrick Brooks | Linebacker1995–2008 | |
| Mike Alstott | Fullback1996–2007 | |
| Doug Williams | Quarterback1978–1982 | |
| John Lynch | Safety1993–2003 | |
| Malcolm Glazer | Owner1995–2014 | |
| Jon Gruden | Head Coach2002–2008 | |
| Tony Dungy | Head Coach1996–2001 | |
| Rondé Barber | Cornerback / Safety1997–2012 | |
| Monte Kiffin | Defensive Coordinator1996–2008 | |
| Bruce Arians | Head Coach2019–2021 | |
| Simeon Rice | Defensive End2001–2006 |
A note on the dates: Monte Kiffin was selected in 2020 and received his ceremony in 2021. Bruce Arians was selected in 2022 and honored on January 1, 2023, during the 2022 season. The table shows the actual ceremony dates.
Remembering the People Behind the Names
#63 Lee Roy Selmon
Defensive End | Tampa Bay: 1976–1984
Inducted:
The original Buccaneer became the first name in the Ring of Honor during the throwback game against Green Bay. Tampa Bay’s first draft selection helped take the expansion franchise to the 1979 NFC Championship Game, earned six Pro Bowl selections and was named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year for the 1979 season. His place in Tampa Bay history reaches beyond football to his lasting community legacy.
John McKay
Head Coach | Tampa Bay: 1976–1984
Inducted:
The franchise’s first head coach guided Tampa Bay through its difficult expansion years and into the postseason. McKay’s 1979 team won the NFC Central and reached the NFC Championship Game; playoff appearances followed in 1981 and 1982. His son Rich accepted the Ring of Honor recognition on his behalf during the game against Atlanta.
#88 Jimmie Giles
Tight End | Tampa Bay: 1978–1986
Inducted:
Giles gave Tampa Bay an explosive receiving threat at tight end and became the first offensive player in the Ring of Honor. A four-time Pro Bowl selection with the Buccaneers, he caught 279 passes for 4,300 yards and 34 touchdowns during his Tampa Bay career. His induction took place at halftime of the home game against Carolina.
#74 Paul Gruber
Offensive Tackle | Tampa Bay: 1988–1999
Inducted:
Selected fourth overall in the 1988 NFL Draft, Gruber supplied the Buccaneers with dependable protection at left tackle for 12 seasons. He opened his career with 4,850 consecutive snaps and started all 183 games in which he appeared. Tampa Bay honored his consistency and quiet leadership during the game against Kansas City.
#99 Warren Sapp
Defensive Tackle | Tampa Bay: 1995–2003
Inducted:
Sapp’s burst from the defensive interior helped define Tampa Bay’s championship defense. The seven-time Pro Bowler and 1999 NFL Defensive Player of the Year was a central figure in the Super Bowl XXXVII victory. In 2013, he entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Buccaneers Ring of Honor, with Tampa Bay also retiring his No. 99.
#55 Derrick Brooks
Linebacker | Tampa Bay: 1995–2008
Inducted:
Brooks spent his entire 14-season NFL career with Tampa Bay, earning 11 Pro Bowl selections and the 2002 AP Defensive Player of the Year award. His speed, preparation and leadership helped make the Tampa 2 defense a championship standard. The Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomed him in 2014, the same year his No. 55 was retired and his name joined the Ring of Honor.
#40 Mike Alstott
Fullback | Tampa Bay: 1996–2007
Inducted:
The A-Train’s punishing running style made him a fan favorite and a key part of Tampa Bay’s first Super Bowl championship team. Alstott earned six Pro Bowl selections and finished his Buccaneers career with 71 total touchdowns, including 58 on the ground. He was honored during the home game against Carolina.
#12 Doug Williams
Quarterback | Tampa Bay: 1978–1982
Inducted:
Tampa Bay’s first-round draft choice in 1978 quarterbacked the franchise’s first three playoff teams, in 1979, 1981 and 1982. Williams helped bring the Buccaneers within one victory of the Super Bowl in the 1979 season. He later won Super Bowl XXII with Washington in January 1988 and was named the game’s Most Valuable Player.
#47 John Lynch
Safety | Tampa Bay: 1993–2003
Inducted:
Lynch brought physical play, intelligence and leadership to the Buccaneers’ secondary. He earned five Pro Bowl selections with Tampa Bay and helped anchor the defense that won Super Bowl XXXVII. His name was unveiled in the Ring of Honor during the Thursday night game against Atlanta.
Malcolm Glazer
Owner | Tampa Bay: 1995–2014
Inducted:
Glazer purchased the Buccaneers in 1995 and oversaw the transformation that brought the franchise its first Super Bowl championship. His family accepted the posthumous Ring of Honor recognition during the Thursday night game against New England, celebrating his lasting impact on the organization and the Tampa Bay community.
Jon Gruden
Head Coach | Tampa Bay: 2002–2008
Inducted:
In his first season as Tampa Bay’s head coach, Gruden led the Buccaneers to a 12–4 record, the NFC South title and the franchise’s first Super Bowl championship. The 48–21 victory over Oakland in Super Bowl XXXVII completed the 2002 season. His original Ring of Honor ceremony took place during the Monday night game against Atlanta.
His name was removed in 2021; the Buccaneers announced his reinstatement on February 27, 2025. Historical note.
Tony Dungy
Head Coach | Tampa Bay: 1996–2001
Inducted:
Dungy helped transform the Buccaneers into a consistent playoff contender, guiding the club to a 54–42 regular-season record and four postseason appearances. The 1997 team ended Tampa Bay’s long playoff drought, while his partnership with defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin helped establish the Tampa 2 identity. A 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Dungy joined the Ring during the Monday night game against Pittsburgh.
#20 Rondé Barber
Cornerback / Safety | Tampa Bay: 1997–2012
Inducted:
Barber played all 16 of his NFL seasons in Tampa Bay, appearing in 241 regular-season games and starting 232. His versatile career included 47 interceptions and 28 sacks, along with a central role on the Super Bowl XXXVII championship defense. He was honored during the home game against the New York Giants and later entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023.
Monte Kiffin
Defensive Coordinator | Tampa Bay: 1996–2008
Inducted:
Working with Tony Dungy and later Jon Gruden, Kiffin helped build and sustain the Tampa 2 defense that powered the Buccaneers’ first Super Bowl championship. Across his 13 seasons as defensive coordinator, Tampa Bay finished in the NFL’s top 10 in yards allowed 11 times. He became the first assistant coach honored on the stadium façade.
Selected for the Ring of Honor in 2020, Kiffin received his on-field induction ceremony in 2021. He passed away in July 2024; his coaching legacy remains central to Buccaneers history. Historical note.
Bruce Arians
Head Coach | Tampa Bay: 2019–2021
Inducted:
Arians led Tampa Bay to its second championship with the Super Bowl LV victory following the 2020 season. In three seasons as head coach, he posted a 31–18 regular-season record and a 5–1 postseason record. His offensive approach and leadership helped bring another Lombardi Trophy to Tampa Bay before he moved into an advisory role in 2022.
Chosen during 2022, Arians was honored at halftime against Carolina on January 1, 2023, during the 2022 season. The original ceremony was postponed because of Hurricane Ian. Historical note.
#97 Simeon Rice
Defensive End | Tampa Bay: 2001–2006
Inducted:
Rice became the 16th member of the Ring of Honor during the home game against Arizona. The explosive pass rusher recorded 69.5 sacks in six seasons with Tampa Bay and led the team in sacks in each of his first five Buccaneers seasons. He contributed 15.5 sacks during the 2002 regular season and two more in Super Bowl XXXVII, helping deliver the franchise’s first championship.
