Thursday 31 March 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Davie Robb

Davie Robb drives towards the New York Cosmos' goal, but Werner Roth intercepts the ball, during Soccer Bowl '78.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Litt

Minnesota Kicks' Steve Litt in action against Moscow Dynamo, during the 1979 Exhibition Game. Litt was guesting for the Rowdies

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs Earthquakes Indoor Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the 1975 NASL Indoor Championship Final, against the San Jose Earthquakes. Played on March 16th, 1975 at the Cow Palace, San Francisco, the Rowdies lost the Final 5-8, in front of an attendance of 8,618.

Rowdies Press Photos - Glenn Myernick and Arnie Mausser


Tampa Stadium - Goalmouth action from the 1984 game against the Chicago Sting, with
Steve Wegerle, Gregg Thompson, Glenn Myernick and 'keeper Arnie Mausser.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mirandinha

Brazilian Mirandinha in action during the 1978 season.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mojas Radonjic

Rochester Lancers' goalkeeper Shep Messing grabs the ball away from Mojas Radonjic, during a game at Tampa Stadium in 1979. It wasn't a very good game for Messing as the Rowdies fired four goals past him.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh with a signed Rowdies jersey.
Many thanks to Tel Currie for this photo.

Monday 28 March 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Perry Van Der Beck


Perry Van Der Beck in action during the Exhibition Game against VfB Stuttgart in 1984.

Sunday 27 March 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - 1976 Indoor Wowdies

The 1976 indoor Wowdies lineup for the camera, outside the Rowdies Office. (L to R): Renee Rodriguez, Candi Summergrade, Suzanne Starr, Debbie Radd and Jeanne Kuehner.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod, Peter Anderson and Graham Paddon

Peter Anderson lifts goalscorer Wes McLeod, with Graham Paddon joining in the celebration. McLeod had just scored against the Portland Timbers, at Tampa Stadium in 1978.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh celebrates after scoring against the San Diego Sockers, during the 1979 Playoff game played at Tampa Stadium. With Jan Van Der Veen in the background.

Rowdies Press Photos - Perry Van Der Beck


Perry Van Der Beck leaps way above the Stoke City defense, during the Exhibition Game
at Tampa Stadium. Played on June 16th, 1984.
The Rowdies won 3-1. Attendance:  6,423.

Saturday 26 March 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - Osvaldo Ardiles 1981 Panini Card

Osvaldo Ardiles' 1981 Panini card, whilst he was at Tottenham Hotspur.

Rowdies Press Photos - Winston DuBose

Winston DuBose collides with San Diego Sockers' Walker McCall, during a game in 1978.

Rowdies Press Photos - Davie Robb

Davie Robb bullies his way through a maze of Chicago Sting defenders, during the 1978 playoff game.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs Comets Indoor Game Report

Another newspaper clipping from the Rowdies vs Comets indoor game, played on February 16th, 1975.

Rowdies Press Photos - Barry Kitchener

Barry Kitchener outjumps San Diego Sockers' Hugo Sanchez, during the second playoff game, at Tampa Stadium in 1979.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Pedro DeBrito 1989-90 MISL Trading Card

Pedro BeBrito's 1989-90 MISL card, produced by Pacific Trading Cards, whilst he was at the Wichita Wings.

Friday 25 March 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - Peter Anderson Newspaper Article

A newspaper article telling of Peter Anderson's trade to the Rowdies in 1978. Showing him in action for the San Diego Sockers against the Rowdies' Mick McGuire.

Rowdies Press Photos - Winston DuBose and Wes McLeod

Winston DuBose and Wes McLeod double-team to stop a Moscow Dynamo player scoring, during the 1979 indoor Exhibition Game.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1979 Rowdies Ticket Stub

A ticket stub from the game played at Tampa Stadium, against the Philadelphia Fury on April 21st, 1979. The Rowdies won this game 2-1.
Many thanks to George Rocheleau.

Rowdies Press Photos - Farrukh Quraishi

Farrukh Quraishi challenges Tulsa Roughnecks' Charlie Mitchell, with Mike Connell watching on, during an indoor game in 1979.

Thursday 24 March 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Stewart Jump

Stewart Jump takes the ball away from New York Cosmos' Ramon Mifflin, in 1977 at Tampa Stadium.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh holds off Tulsa Roughnecks' Charlie Mitchell, during an indoor game in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1984 Wowdies

A group photo of the 1984 Wowdies, showing - Front Row L to R: Lana Massano, Joyce Castillo, Rochelle Cardoso, Pam Seals, Rosella Cardoso, Debbie Acosta and Elly Heit.
Second Row: Michelle Andriano, Lisa Pardo, Michelle Barbone, Shelley DeFelice, Laurie Dee, Susan Nader.
Third Row: Donna Maggio, Tiffany Paliotte, Lisa Bowen, Dee Dee Moreland, Susan Caswell, Kim Larkin.
Fourth Row: Tracy Jung, Deborah Wainright, Sandra Castellano, Claire Keneally, Florica Pogorzelski, Charleen Buscigilo.
Fifth Row: Laura Rhode, Janet Palmer, Sharon Martinez, Debbie Austin, Lori Marlin and Terry Lewers.

Wednesday 23 March 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs Cosmos Indoor Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies vs Cosmos NASL Indoor Semi-Final, played on March 14th, 1975 at the Cow Palace, in San Francicsco. The Rowdies hammered the Cosmos by 13 goals to 5.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mirandinha

Mirandinha battles with Oakland Stompers' Paki Paunovic, in 1978.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Derek Smethurst


Derek Smethurst, at Tampa International Airport on the evening of 26th August, 1975, when the Rowdies arrived back in town after winning Soccer Bowl '75.
Many thanks to Dan Perez.

Rowdies Press Photos - Davie Robb

Davie Robb is shown a red card for an alleged trip on a New York Cosmos' player in 1978.

Rowdies Press Photos - Murderer's Row


1976 - Murderer's Row - Stewart Scullion, Clyde Best, Derek Smethurst and Rodney Marsh.

Rowdies Press Photos - Stuart Lee


Stuart Lee in action against the German side - VfB Stuttgart, during their
Exhibition Game played on June 6th, 1984.
The Rowdies won the game 3-2. Attendance: 6,112.

Saturday 19 March 2011

Rowdies Snap Shots - Joey Fink

Joey Fink enjoying a break from the game - Water skiing in 1976.
Many thanks to Derek Smethurst for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies Go Outdoors

A newspaper article entitled "Rowdies Go Outdoors" - Telling about the 1975 Rowdies first ever NASL game.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mirandinha

Mirandinha lies in an ambulance after he was felled by a New England Tea Men's elbow to the face, in 1978.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Rowdies Fans

A crowd of 41,888 banners show their displeasure with Rowdie-turned-Cosmo Coach Eddie Firmani, in 1978. Firmani had the last laugh as his Cosmos won the game 2-5.

Rowdies Press Photos - Arsene Auguste

New York Cosmos' Vito Dimitrijevic barely beats Arsene Auguste to a loose ball, during Soccer Bowl '78.

Thursday 17 March 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - Radomir Stefanovic Newspaper Article

A newspaper article telling of Radomir Stefanovic's move to the Rowdies from Yugoslavia in 1977.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tony Crudo

Tony Crudo jumps for joy after scoring against the Washington Diplomats in the 1978 indoor game. Frantz St. Lot and Mike Connell join in the celebrations.

Rowdies Press Photos - Farrukh Quraishi

Farrukh Quraishi outjumps former Rowdie and Washington Diplomats' Randy Garber, during an indoor game in 1978.

Tuesday 15 March 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - Tony Want 1974-75 FKS Publishers Card

Tony Want's 1974-75 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Birmingham City.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh enjoying a break from the game - Water skiing in 1976.
Many thanks to Derek Smethurst for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs Comets Indoor Game Report

This newspaper clipping, reports the Rowdies 8-6 victory over the Baltimore Comets. This was the Rowdies second indoor game of the 1975 NASL Indoor Tournament, played on February 16th, 1975 at the Bayfront Center, in front of an attendance of 4,032.

Monday 14 March 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu

Tatu in action against the Monteal Manic indoors, in 1982.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Alex Pringle


Alex Pringle, at Tampa International Airport on the evening of 26th August, 1975, when the Rowdies arrived back in town after winning Soccer Bowl '75.

Many thanks to Dan Perez.

Sunday 13 March 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Eddie Austin and John Bluem


Eddie Austin and John Bluem, and a Wowdie on the Platt St. Bridge 
during the February 9th, 1976 Gasparilla Parade. 
Notice the Mirabella's seafood sign in the background, and "Miss X" from the Exchange Bank.

Saturday 12 March 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Davie Robb

Davie Robb celebrates after scoring against the St. Louis Stars in 1977.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Derek Smethurst Newspaper Article

A 1977 newspaper article from the St. Petersburg Times, regarding Derek Smethurst's move to NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Rowdies Press Photos - Eddie Firmani


Coach Eddie Firmani leans close to the sideline, to get a better view of the action in 1976. 
With Alex Pringle, Joey Fink and Dr. John Kauzlarich behind him on the bench.

Friday 11 March 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh slides for the ball, during a 1976 indoor game.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1979 Rowdies Ticket Stub

A ticket stub from the game played at Tampa Stadium, against the California Surf on July 11th, 1979. The Rowdies won this game 6-2.
Many thanks to George Rocheleau.