Row 2: 1997-2013
Row 3: 2014-19
Row 4: 2020-present, speed throwback
White Creamsickle Era: 1976-96
The original Buccaneers logo helmet is included in the Throwback Series 1, Throwback Series 2, and Throwback 2-bar sets. Some Throwback Series 2 helmets did not have an “R” by the earhole (as pictured). I’ve seen variations of yellow and orange for the facemask. I am not sure which one is the most accurate.
Grey facemask two-bar
I have seen a two-bar helmet with a grey facemask. I have found no evidence the Bucs ever wore a grey facemask with the white helmet. I am also convinced the helmet is a factory helmet, not a custom. So will consider it an error, officially part of the Riddell pocket helmet canon, but not the Bucs team canon. More info on my blog.
Pewter Era: 1997-present
Helmet logos
The Bucs have worn three basic logos. The two logos on the right are basically the same, but with different color shades.
Helmet colors
The Bucs have also changed the shade of Pewter over the years. Between 1997-13, the Bucs wore a light pewter (PMS 405 C). With the 2014 redesign, the Bucs adoped a darker pewter (PMS 440 C). According to the Buccaneers, the color stayed the same with the 2020 helmet redesign.
One may notice an anomoly with the middle revolution helmet. Although the flag is the same as the modern helmet, it’s noticably smaller. The actual flag was larger, as shown in the flags on the right. I suspect Riddell figured it couldn’t fit the sword hilt by the ear hole and reduced the size. Regardless, the actual helmet flag was similar in size to the flags on the speed helmet.
1. 1997-2013 traditional (light pewter, 1997-13 logo, black facemask)
2. 1997-2013 revolution (light pewter, 1997-13 logo, black facemask)
3. 2014-19 revolution (dark pewter, 2014-19 logo, silver facemask)
4. 2014-19 speed (dark pewter, 2014-19 logo, silver facemask)
5. 2020-present speed (dark pewter, 2020-present logo, black facemask)
Super Bowl 37 Helmets
Checklist
Last update: 3/15/25
| Years | Color | Facemask | Logo | Stripe | Pocket helmet |
| 1976-96 2009-12, 2023 throwback | White | Bay orange | Bucco Bruce | Red-bay orange-red | Throwback Series 1 and 2 Throwback 2-bar Throwback 2-bar – grey facemask Speed – limited edition series |
| 1997-2013 | Light pewter | Black | Classic flag | None | Traditional Revolution Chrome |
| 2014-19 | Dark pewter | Silver | Modern flag | None | Revolution Speed |
| 2020-present | Dark pewter | Black | Modern flag – deeper red, 10% smaller flag | None | Speed |
Super Bowl:
- Buccaneers Super Bowl 37 (revolution)
- Buccaneers Super Bowl 37 chrome
References
- Gridiron Uniform Database, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Helmet History.com, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Smith, Scott. (2020, April 15). Q&A: Bucs’ New Helmet and Marks. Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- NFL hex colors
Riddell NFL Pocket Pro Helmets 
