TAMPA BAY ROWDIES APPRECIATION BLOG

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Tea Men Game Report

2012-01-26T11:47:00.000Z

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the New England Tea Men, played on April 9th, 1978, at Schaefer Stadium.

The Rowdies won 2-1.

Rowdies Press Photos - Jan Van Der Veen

2012-01-26T11:44:00.000Z

Jan Van Der Veen with his wife Jill, and daughters Gaby (left) and Mary (right) in 1983.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Oscar Fabbiani

2012-01-26T11:40:00.000Z

A recent photo of Oscar Fabbiani.

Rowdies Press Photos - Refik Kozic

2012-01-26T11:37:00.000Z

Refik Kozic teaches at a Camp Kikinthagrass session in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mirandinha and Graham Paddon

2012-01-26T11:35:00.000Z

Philadelphia Fury's goalkeeper Keith Von Eron grabs the ball, from Graham Paddon and Mirandinha. At Tampa Stadium in 1978.

Many thanks to Mirandinha for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Camp Kickinthagrass 1987

2012-01-26T11:32:00.000Z

Camp Kikinthagrass instructor Ken Jewell draws the campers attention with some fancy footwork in 1987.

Rowdies Press Photos - Pete Mohrmann

2012-01-26T11:28:00.000Z

1977 to 1978 Guest player Pete Mohrmann (in White) playing for USF in 1973.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Rogues Game Report

2012-01-25T21:10:00.001Z

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies opening game against the Memphis Rogues, played on April 1st, 1978, at Tampa Stadium.

The Rowdies won 2-1.

Rowdies Press Photos - Radomir Stefanovic and Mark Lindsay

2012-01-25T21:07:00.000Z

New York Cosmos' Georgio Chinaglia gets in between Radomir Stefanovic and Mark Lindsay, to head the ball at Giants Stadium in 1977.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mirandinha

2012-01-25T21:03:00.000Z

Mirandinha about to shoot during an indoor game in 1979.

Many thanks to Mirandinha for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Frank Worthington

2012-01-25T21:01:00.001Z

Frank Worthington in action against the Atlanta Chiefs in 1981, at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Ringo Cantillo

2012-01-25T20:59:00.000Z

A recent photo of Ringo Cantillo, with a recent addition to the Cantillo family. - Baby Wyatt William Wellner.

Many thanks to Ringo's wife Debbie for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Carlos Babington

2012-01-25T20:56:00.000Z

Carlos Babington's mugshot whilst with German side SG Wattenscheid 09, between 1974 to 1978.

1991 Rowdies

2012-01-25T20:53:00.000Z

Today, I received a signed Rowdies card from 1991 Guest player Reno Manne.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Metros-Croatia Exhibition Game Report

2012-01-18T20:18:00.001Z

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Exhibition Game against the Toronto Metros-Croatia, played on March 24th, 1978, at the Dunedin High School Field.

The Rowdies won 2-1.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Mirandinha

2012-01-18T20:11:00.000Z

A recent photo of Mirandinha, in front of the "Torre de Belem", in Lisbon, Portugal, whilst he was there on holiday.

Many thanks to Mirandinha for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Eddie Austin

2012-01-18T20:08:00.000Z

Eddie Austin instructs the kids during a Camp Kikinthagrass session in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Frank Worthington

2012-01-18T20:05:00.000Z

Frank Worthington in action on his debut, against the Toronto Blizzard in 1981, with Billy Sweetzer in the background.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu's Jersey

2012-01-18T20:03:00.001Z

A fan shows off Tatu's jersey, after he had thrown it into the crowd after scoring at Tampa Stadium in 1983.

Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani

2012-01-18T20:00:00.000Z

Oscar Fabbiani celebrates scoring another goal, with Petar Baralic and Steve Wegerle joining in, at Tampa Stadium in 1979.

1983 Rowdies KICK Magazine

2012-01-18T19:58:00.000Z

July 4th, 1983, the Golden Bay Earthquakes were today's opponents. With an attendance of 28,509 watching the Rowdies lose 1-2, after a shootout, with Peter Nogly getting the only goal.

The team this day: Boric, Myernick, Allardyce, Nogly,Thompson, Connell, Gerber, Van Der Veen, Baralic, Tatu, Lund.

Substitutes: Kozic, Perez.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Express Exhibition Game Report

2012-01-15T15:04:00.000Z

Another newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Exhibition Game against the Detroit Express, played on March 18th, 1978, at the Bryant Stadium, in Lakeland.

The Rowdies won 3-2.

Rowdies Press Photos - Arsene Auguste and Jan Van Der Veen

2012-01-15T15:02:00.000Z

Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' David Irving tries his best to out smart both Arsene Auguste and Jan Van Der Veen, during 1980-81 indoor season.

Rowdies Press Photos - Dennis Wit

2012-01-15T14:59:00.000Z

Dennis Wit demonstrates the finer points to some of the youngsters, during the Gulf Coast Youth Soccer Competition in 1978.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mirandinha

2012-01-15T14:54:00.000Z

Mirandinha races towards the New England Tea Men's goal, at Tampa Stadium in 1978.

Many thanks to Mirandinha for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Jimmy McGeough

2012-01-15T14:52:00.000Z

Jimmy McGeough's mugshot whilst with the Wichita Wings, in 1990-91.

Rowdies Press Photos - Stewart Jump

2012-01-15T14:49:00.000Z

Stewart Jump crashes into Chicago Sting's John Kowalik, in 1977.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Express Exhibition Game Report

2012-01-15T14:46:00.000Z

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Exhibition Game against the Detroit Express, played on March 18th, 1978, at the Bryant Stadium, in Lakeland.

The Rowdies won 3-2.

Rowdies Press Photos - Njego Pesa

2012-01-15T14:42:00.000Z

Njego Pesa's mugshot whilst with the Dallas Sidekicks, in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - Zeljko Bilecki

2012-01-15T14:39:00.000Z

Coach Zeljko Bilecki talks to his Dixie Hollins High School team in 1986.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Mirandinha

2012-01-15T14:36:00.000Z

Mirandinha enjoys a picnic, during his time in Tampa in 1978.

Many thanks to Mirandinha for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Jurgen Stars

2012-01-15T14:34:00.000Z

Jurgen Stars' mugshot from 1982.

Rowdies Press Photos - Paul Roe

2012-01-15T14:32:00.000Z

Paul Roe fights Chicago Shoccers' Elvis Comrie for control of the ball, during the 1986-87 AISA season, at the Bayfront Center.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Kicks Exhibition Game Report

2012-01-14T11:49:00.000Z

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Exhibition Game against the Minnesota Kicks, played on March 12th, 1978, at the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando.

The Rowdies won 1-0.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mirandinha

2012-01-14T11:42:00.000Z

Mirandinha shoots at Manchester United's goal, during the 1978 Exhibition Game at Tampa Stadium.

Many thanks to Mirandinha for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Jurgen Stars

2012-01-14T11:39:00.000Z

Jurgen Stars cradles the ball, after stopping a Vancouver Whitecaps' shot, at Tampa Stadium in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Pedro DeBrito

2012-01-14T11:28:00.000Z

Pedro DeBrito's mugshot whilst with the Dallas Sidekicks, in 1990-91.

Rowdies Press Photos - Paul Roe

2012-01-14T11:27:00.000Z

Paul Roe upon his arrival in Tampa in 1982.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Mirandinha

2012-01-14T11:25:00.002Z

Mirandinha with his son Rogerio, in their Tampa apartment in 1978.

Many thanks to Mirandinha for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Kicks Indoor Game Report

2012-01-13T19:17:00.000Z

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies indoor game against the Minnesota Kicks, played on March 10th, 1978, at the Bayfront Center.

The Rowdies won 11-2.

Rowdies Press Photos - Marcelo Carrera

2012-01-13T19:14:00.000Z

Marcelo Carrera's mugshot whilst with the Dallas Sidekicks, in 1990-91.

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Gruber

2012-01-13T19:12:00.000Z

Peter Gruber wades through a crowd of young autograph hunters, during the West Pasco Youth Soccer League's opening ceremonies in 1982.

Rowdies Press Photos - Jurgen Stars

2012-01-13T19:08:00.000Z

Jurgen Stars in action during the 1981-82 indoor season, at the Bayfront Center.

Rowdies Press Photos - Ian Anderson

2012-01-13T19:06:00.000Z

The late Ian Anderson's mugshot whilst with the Cleveland Force, in 1980.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

2012-01-13T19:03:00.000Z

Steve Wegerle and Norman Struck show the kids of the Clearwater Soccer Association how to head the ball, in 1983.

1978 Rowdies

2012-01-13T13:16:00.001Z

Today, I received a signed Rowdies card by Brazilian forward Mirandinha.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Tornado Indoor Game Report

2012-01-12T06:31:00.000Z

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies indoor game against the Dallas Tornado, played on February 18th, 1978, at the Bayfront Center.

The Rowdies won 7-3.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Jan Van Der Veen and Wes McLeod

2012-01-12T06:28:00.000Z

Jan Van Der Veen and Wes McLeod, during the Rowdies 1980 indoor game with the Detroit Express, at the Bayfront Center.

Many thanks to Dimetri Maderakis for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Bayfront Center

2012-01-12T06:25:00.003Z

The Bayfront Center in 1977, home of the indoor Rowdies.

Rowdies Press Photos - Stewart Jump

2012-01-12T06:23:00.000Z

Stewart Jump in action against the Boston Minutemen, at Tampa Stadium in 1975.

Rowdies Press Photos - Perry Van Der Beck

2012-01-12T06:21:00.000Z

Perry Van Der Beck's mugshot whilst with the Wichita Wings, in 1990-91.

Rowdies Press Photos - Paul and Peter Roe

2012-01-12T06:17:00.001Z

Paul and Peter Roe are reunited in Tampa in 1982.

Rowdies Press Photos - Ken Schields

2012-01-12T06:10:00.000Z

Trainer Ken Schields' mugshot from 1977.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Roughnecks Indoor Game Report

2012-01-10T12:22:00.000Z

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies indoor game against the Tulsa Roughnecks, played on February 14th, 1978, in Tulsa.

The Rowdies won 11-6.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Peter Ward, Giles Hooper and Craig Fossett

2012-01-10T12:19:00.001Z

St. Pete. Kickers' Mark Dillman, Craig Gordon, former Rowdies - Peter Ward, Giles Hooper and Craig Fossett with the 1997 Over 30 Championship Trophy.

Many thanks to Craig Fossett for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Luis Fernando

2012-01-10T12:10:00.000Z

Luis Fernando drives towards the New York Cosmos' goal, at Tampa Stadium in 1981.

Rowdies Press Photos - Gregg Willin

2012-01-10T12:08:00.000Z

Gregg Willin's mugshot whilst with the Cleveland Crunch, in 1990-91.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1977 Tornado Program

2012-01-10T12:05:00.000Z

This program covers the game against the Dallas Tornado, played on the 9th April, 1977 at Ownby Stadium.
The Rowdies lost the game 1-2, with the only goal scored by Rodney Marsh. Attendance: 15,212.

The Rowdies team that day was: Hammond, Quraishi, Connell, Auguste, Pringle, Lindsay, Wegerle, Glover, Alston, Marsh, Fink.
Substitute: McLeod.

Rowdies Press Photos - Ringo Cantillo

2012-01-10T11:48:00.000Z

Ringo Cantillo is challenged by New York Cosmos' Ramon Mifflin, at Tampa Stadium in 1976.

Rowdies Press Photos - Alex Pringle

2012-01-10T11:46:00.000Z

Alex Pringle's mugshot from 1976.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Roughnecks Indoor Game Report

2012-01-09T14:59:00.001Z

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies indoor game against the Tulsa Roughnecks, played on February 11th, 1978, at the Bayfront Center.

The Rowdies won 7-3.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell

2012-01-09T14:52:00.002Z

A Brazilian, Sao Paulo player feels the pain after being clattered by Mike Connell, during the 1982 Sunshine International Series Exhibition Game, in which the Rowdies lost 2-3.

Rowdies Press Photos - Raymond Perlee

2012-01-09T14:49:00.002Z

Raymond Perlee in action against the Colorado Foxes in 1991.

Rowdies Press Photos - Luis Fernando

2012-01-09T14:43:00.002Z

Atlanta Chief and former Rowdie Don Droege beats Luis Fernando to the header, in 1981.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1979 Rowdies Ticket Stub

2012-01-09T14:38:00.002Z

A ticket stub from the game played at Tampa Stadium, against the New York Cosmos on May 12th, 1979. The Rowdies won this game 3-2.

Many thanks to George Rocheleau.

Rowdies Press Photos - Glenn Ervine

2012-01-09T14:35:00.001Z

Glenn Ervine's mugshot whilst with the Canton Invaders, in the '80's.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Diplomats Indoor Game Report

2012-01-09T07:12:00.001Z

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies indoor game against the Washington Diplomats, played on February 3rd, 1978, at the Bayfront Center.

The Rowdies won 6-5.

Rowdies Press Photos - Michel Lacevic

2012-01-09T07:09:00.000Z

Michel Lacevic's mugshot whilst with the Cleveland Force, in 1980.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

2012-01-09T07:08:00.000Z

Rodney Marsh relaxes in his Tampa Bay apartment in 1978.

Rowdies Press Photos - Lenny Glover

2012-01-09T07:05:00.000Z

Lenny Glover comes up against the Seattle Sounders' Mike England and Adrian Webster, in a race to win the ball, in 1976 at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photos - Art Kramer

2012-01-09T07:02:00.000Z

Art Kramer's mugshot whilst with the Buffalo Stallions, in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Roy Wegerle

2012-01-07T09:11:00.001Z

Roy Wegerle in action with Coventry City in 1993.

Many thanks to Andy Northern.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Diplomats Indoor Game Report

2012-01-07T09:06:00.001Z

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies indoor game against the Washington Diplomats, played on January 29th, 1978, at the D.C. Armory, Washington.

The Rowdies won 11-3.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

2012-01-07T09:03:00.000Z

Steve Wegerle's mugshot from 1980.

Rowdies Press Photos - Ringo Cantillo and Stewart Jump

2012-01-07T09:01:00.000Z

Ringo Cantillo is challenged by Rochester Lancers' Francisco Escos, at Tampa Stadium in 1976. With Stewart Jump watching on.

Rowdies Press Photos - Ruben Astigarraga

2012-01-07T08:58:00.000Z

Ruben Astigarraga's mugshot whilst with the Cleveland Force, in 1980.

Rowdies Press Photos - Lenny Glover

2012-01-07T08:56:00.000Z

Lenny Glover's 1977 publicity 8x10.

Rowdies Press Photos - Lynn Munoz

2012-01-07T08:51:00.002Z

Wowdie Lynn Munoz, as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Swashbuckler in 1980.

Rowdies Press Photos - Ray Hudson

2012-01-07T08:49:00.002Z

Ray Hudson's mugshot from 1990.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Diplomats Indoor Game Report

2012-01-06T08:06:00.002Z

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies indoor game against the Washington Diplomats, played on January 28th, 1978, at the D.C. Armory, Washington.

The Rowdies lost 6-7.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Rowdies Reunion

2012-01-06T07:59:00.000Z

Ross Bartow, Eddie Austin, Joey Fink, Rodney Marsh and Farrukh Quraishi, at a Rowdies Reunion held last year.

Many thanks to Farrukh for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

2012-01-06T07:56:00.000Z

Rodney Marsh misses a chance during the 1978 season.

Many thanks to Dimetri Maderakis for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Alex Pringle

2012-01-06T07:53:00.002Z

Alex Pringle's mugshot from 1977.

Rowdies Press Photos - Lenny Glover

2012-01-06T07:52:00.000Z

Lenny Glover pushes forward, at Tampa Stadium in 1976.

Rowdies Press Photos - Pele At Tampa Stadium

2012-01-06T07:50:00.000Z

Pele waves to the Rowdies' fans, at Tampa Stadium in 1976.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tony Crudo

2012-01-06T07:48:00.000Z

Tony Crudo, after being named into the USA Olympic Team in 1977, just a few weeks short of his eighteenth birthday.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1977 Rowdies vs. Tornado Exhibition Game Report

2012-01-05T12:05:00.000Z

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Exhibition Game against the Dallas Tornado, played on October 17th, 1977, at Skelly Stadium, in Tulsa.

The Rowdies won 1-0.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Mike Connell

2012-01-05T11:59:00.000Z

Mike Connell in goalmouth action, during the Rowdies 1980 indoor game with the Detroit Express, at the Bayfront Center.

Many thanks to Dimetri Maderakis for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Luis Fernando

2012-01-05T11:56:00.000Z

Luis Fernando in possession of the ball, against Montreal Manic's Carmine Marcantonio, and future Rowdie Tony Towers, in 1981.

Rowdies Press Photos - Alex Pringle

2012-01-05T11:53:00.002Z

Alex Pringle's mugshot from 1975.

Rowdies Press Photos - Adrian Alston and Lenny Glover

2012-01-05T11:51:00.000Z

Adrian Alston watches as Lenny Glover passes two Zenit of Leningrad players, during the Exhibition Game at Tampa Stadium in 1977.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 KICK Magazine

2012-01-04T21:00:00.000Z

This edition of the KICK magazine covers the game against the San Diego Sockers, played on the 12th August, 1983 at the San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium.
The Rowdies were hammered 1-9, with Mark Karpun getting the only goal. Attendance: 5,844.

The Rowdies team that day was: Stars, Myernick, Longwell, Nogly, Thompson, Connell, Gerber, Van Der Veen, Karpun, Rojas, Lund.
Substitutes: Tatu, Easton.

Rowdies Press Photos - The Wowdies

2012-01-04T20:49:00.000Z

The Wowdies, at Tampa Stadium in 1977.

Many thanks to Andy Northern.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1977 Rowdies vs. People's Republic of China Exhibition Game Report

2012-01-04T20:45:00.002Z

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Exhibition Game against the People's Republic of China, played on October 13th, 1977, at Tampa Stadium.

The Rowdies lost 1-2.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

2012-01-04T20:42:00.000Z

Steve Wegerle, wife Sheryll and daughter Tamyne, outside their home in Tampa, in 1981

Rowdies Press Photos - Jan Van Der Veen

2012-01-04T20:39:00.000Z

Jan Van Der Veen does an high jump over Toronto Blizzard's Sam Lenarduzzi, as he pursues the ball down field, during the 1981 season.

Rowdies Press Photos - Franz Gerber

2012-01-03T20:02:00.000Z

Franz Gerber's mugshot from 1983.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 KICK Magazine

2012-01-03T20:00:00.000Z

This edition of the KICK magazine covers the game against the Portland Timbers, played on the 14th August, 1976 at Civic Stadium.
The Rowdies won the game 3-2 after a shootout, with Derek Smethurst, Mark Lindsay and Stewart Scullion getting the goals. Attendance: 17,199.

The Rowdies team that day was: Mausser, Austin, Jump, Pringle, Cantillo, Lindsay, Scullion, Smith, Best, Marsh, Smethurst.
Substitute: Glover.

Rowdies Press Photos - Lenny Glover

2012-01-03T19:49:00.001Z

Lenny Glover leaps over the tackle of Chicago Sting's Conrad Baiger, during their game at Tampa Stadium in 1977.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Coons

2012-01-03T19:47:00.000Z

USF goalkeepers Mike Coons and Eddie Kilgour talk tactics, during halftime of an Exhibition Game against the St. Petersburg Kickers in 1989.