Last month the Tampa Bay Buccaneers unveiled their new helmet design with rumors of new jerseys soon to follow. The Bucs were/are scheduled to have a press conference on Wednesday, March 5th to show off the new unis. That was until the jumped the gun and tweeted out their new design.
Eric LeGrand was an impressive defensive tackle for Rutgers until an unfortunate accident during a game in October, 2010 ended his playing career with a spinal cord injury. In a gesture to recognize his indomitable character, spirit and perseverance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed LeGrand to the team in May, 2012.
Pairing forces with the Rutgers Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, IMG, and the Bucs, Nike presents this Eric LeGrand Foundation Game jersey for Tampa Bay fans who want to show their spirit and support for Eric LeGrand during his continued recovery. It features the same style graphics worn by Bucs players with LeGrand’s college number, 52, printed over the front and back, and a team logo on the left sleeve. All proceeds from each jersey will go to benefiting the Eric LeGrand Foundation.
