Sunday, 24 April 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Washington Olivera and Dave Taber

Washington Olivera and Dave Taber celebrate the Rowdies' first goal against the Atlanta Chiefs, during a 1980-81 indoor game. With Oscar Fabbiani joining in.

Wednesday, 20 April 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Dr. Kauzlarich - Team Pass


The Rowdies' Team Physician - Dr. John Kauzlarich's 1975 Pass.
Many thanks to Dr. John for this photo.

Monday, 18 April 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Arnie Mausser


1984 Giants Stadium - Arnie Mausser cannot stop New York Cosmos' Roberto Cabanas' shot,
with Glenn Myernick and Perry Van Der Beck watching on.

Rowdies Press Photos - Kyle Rote Jr


The People's Republic of China's Lui Chih-tsai challenges Rowdies' Guest player
Kyle Rote Jr, during the 1977 Exhibition Game at Tampa Stadium.

Friday, 15 April 2011

Rowdies Snap Shots - Peter Ward and Craig Fossett

Peter Ward and Craig Fossett meet up at the 2011 Rowdies vs. Montreal Impact game.

Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Smethurst

A pre-Rowdies photo of Derek Smethurst, taken at a photo- call before Chelsea's 1970-71 season.

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Signed Cards - 1983-84 Rowdies Peter Johansson

Today, I received a signed Rowdies card from Peter Johansson, who was on the Rowdies' roster for the 1983-84 indoor season.
Many thanks to Annica Johansson for her help with this.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1979 Rowdies Ticket Stub

A ticket stub from the game played at Tampa Stadium, against the Dallas Tornado on August 3rd, 1979. The Rowdies lost this game 1-2.
Many thanks to George Rocheleau.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle starts to make a move towards goal on an unidentified Seattle Sounders' player in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod

Wes McLeod charges down the field, as Toronto Blizzard's George Gibbs gives chase, in 1980 at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Snap Shots - 1978 Strikers vs. Rowdies Action

A snap shot showing a Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' shot being tipped over the bar by Winston DuBose, at Lockhart Stadium in 1978.
Many thanks to Dave Moore for this photo.

Rowdies Press photos - Frantz St. Lot


Frantz St. Lot chases after Toronto Metros-Croatia's Dinko Ztelija,
during the 0-4 loss at Varsity Stadium in 1977.

Monday, 11 April 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs Diplomats Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the Washington Diplomats, played on May 9th, 1975, at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium. The Rowdies lost 0-3.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Derek Smethurst and Eddie Austin

Derek Smethurst and Ed Austin enjoy a funny moment, during the Rowdies 1976 Tour of Haiti.
Many thanks to Derek for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Sissons

A photo of a young John Sissons, after he had helped West Ham United win the FA Cup in 1965. John was an original 1975 Rowdie.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh and Mike Connell


Rodney Marsh and Mike Connell try to stop New York Cosmos' Pele, during the
Tournament of Champions Final. Played at Giants Stadium in 1977.

Sunday, 10 April 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Kyle Rote Jr


Rowdies' Guest player Kyle Roye Jr clashes with the People's Republic of China's goalkeeper
Li Fu-sheng during the Exhibition Game in 1977.

Saturday, 9 April 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs Cosmos Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the New York Cosmos, played on May 3rd, 1975, at Tampa Stadium. Showing John Boyle and John Sissons. The Rowdies won 1-0.

Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani dribbles up field, against San Jose Earthquakes' Nick Nickolic and Vasa Rutonjski, in 1980.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Steve Wicks 1979 Panini Card

Steve Wicks' 1979 Panini card, whilst he was at Chelsea.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Arsene Auguste and John Boyle


Arsene Auguste and John Boyle, 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 - Jan Van Der Veen

Jan Van Der Veen skips past Bob Corish, of the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers in 1979.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Joey Fink

A recent photo of Joey Fink, pictured with Fred Grgurev, the former New York Cosmos and Rochester Lancers player.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rodney Marsh Testimonial Game Cigar


A cigar from the Rodney Marsh Testimonial Game, against the
Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, played on September 14th, 1979.
These were given to the members of the office staff.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod


Wes McLeod flies past New York Cosmos' Andrew Parkinson,
at Tampa Stadium in 1984.

Tuesday, 5 April 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Manny Andruszewski

Manny Andruszewski charges towards the Edmonton Drillers' goal, leaving Lorenz Hilkes in his tracks, in 1979.

Rowdies Snap Shots - 1978 Strikers vs. Rowdies Action

A snap shot showing Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' George Best in action against the Rowdies, at Lockhart Stadium in 1978. The Rowdies on show are Mick McGuire, Graham Paddon and Mike Connell in the background.
Many thanks to Dave Moore for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Billy Ronson Game Worn Jersey

Billy Ronson's game worn jersey from 1992.

As far I as know Billy didn't appear in a full first team game in the APSL in 1992. But may have appeared in some of the Rowdies' Exhibition Games.

Monday, 4 April 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs Lancers Game Report

Another newspaper clipping from the Rowdies opening game, against the Rochester Lancers played on April 26th, 1975.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mark Karpun

Mark Karpun loses out to New York Cosmos' goalkeeper Hubert Birkenmeier, during the 1983 season.

Rowdies Press Photos - Roy Wegerle

Roy Wegerle gets between VfB Stuttgart's Kurt Niedermayer and Rainer Zietsch, during the Exhibition Game at Tampa Stadium in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani

Chicago Sting's Clive Griffiths races downfield with the ball, as Oscar Fabbiani tries to stop him, in 1979.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Arnie Mausser

A recent photo of Arnie Mausser enjoying a drink.
Many thanks to JoMarie Sciulla Mausser for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs Lancers Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies opening game, played on April 26th, 1975 against the Rochester Lancers, at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photos - Manny Andruszewski

Manny Andruszewski battles with San Diego Sockers' Ade Coker, whilst Barry Kitchener covers. During the 1979 playoff game played at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle loses out to Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' Maurice Whittle, in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh scores against the San Diego Sockers, but sadly the goal was called for offside, in 1978.

Rowdies Press Photos - Petar Baralic

Petar Baralic shoots to score against the Toronto Blizzard, during the 5-1 win at tampa Stadium, in 1980.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell

Mike Connell slumps to the ground after losing to the Vancouver Whitecaps at Soccer Bowl '79.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tom Boric


1983 - Rowdies 'keeper Tom Boric gathers the ball from Team America's Chico Borja.

Saturday, 2 April 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1979 Rowdies Ticket Stub

A ticket stub from the game played at Tampa Stadium, against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers on June 23rd, 1979. The Rowdies lost this game 1-2.
Many thanks to George Rocheleau. 

Rowdies Press Photos - Clyde Best

A pre-Rowdies photo of Clyde Best, in action for West Ham United, circa 1970's.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1984 Wowdies

A group photo of the 1984 Wowdies outside Tampa Stadium. 
Back Row (L to R): Rochelle Cardoso, Vicky Diaz, Cyndie Winchell, Shari Spencer, Natalie Packer, Michelle Andriano, Donna Maggio, Sharon Martinez, Michelle Loiselle, Kim Larkin, Tiffany Paliotte, Claire Keneally, Sandra Scarborough, Laura Massaro and Joyce Castillo. 
Middle Row Sitting: Terry Sollazzo, Debbie Austin, Debbie Wainwright, Charleen Buscigilio, Sandy Pund and Linda Burke.
Front Row: Rosella Cardoso, Ellie Heit, Lisa Pardo, Janet Palmer, Shari Phelps, Tori Marsh, Pam Seals, Kathy Lamphier, Debbie Acosta and Lana Massaro.

Rowdies Press Photos - Winston DuBose

Winston DuBose in charge during a game against the San Diego Sockers.

Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Smethurst

A pre-Rowdies photo of Derek Smethurst, in action for Millwall against Portsmouth, circa 1972. The player to the right of Derek is Norman Piper, who would eventually go onto play for the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies Second Game Report

Another newspaper clipping from the Rowdies' second Exhibition Game against the San Antonio Thunder, on April 13th, 1975. The Rowdies lost the game 1-3.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu


1984 - Tatu goes flying after Vancouver Whitecaps' goalkeeper Paul Bradshaw collects
the ball from his feet, with Colin Todd covering.

Rowdies Press Photos - Dave MacWilliams

Dave MacWilliams scores his first NASL goal past Toronto Blizzard's goalie Dave Henderson, at Tampa Stadium in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - Barry Kitchener

Barry Kitchener is beaten to the ball by San Diego Sockers' goalie Volkmar Gross in 1979.