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From Bandits to Bombers, our area has produced an assortment of sports franchises

Some flourished, some were fleeting, and some have been totally forgotten.

Tampa Bay Bandits coach Steve Spurrier, pictured here with quarterback (and Robinson High alumnus) John Reaves, led the team during its three seasons (1983-85) in the original United States Football League. [ TIMES FILES ]

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