January 19th is a day that will always bring a joyful tear to the eye of every Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, and induce crying of another kind for every supporter of the Philadelphia Eagles.
On this day in 2003, Bucs cornerback Rondé Barber clinched Tampa Bay’s first-ever trip to the Super Bowl with a coast-to-coast pick-six to seal a victory over the Eagles in the NFC title game.
That game was the last the Eagles would ever play at Veterans Stadium, ending a playoff drought in Philly for the Bucs, and delivering heartbreak to their faithful fan base.
Here’s the iconic play, in all its glory:
2️⃣0️⃣ years ago, @rondebarber shut down the Vet & the rest is history 🙌#GoBucs pic.twitter.com/GSL92DF1yl
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 20, 2023
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