Thursday, 29 April 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - 1980 Indoor Action

Zeljko Bilecki blocks a shot by Strikers' Ortiz-Velez, with John Gorman covering, during an indoor game in 1980.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies 1991 Poster

A Rowdies poster sponsored by Visionworks, The Tampa Tribune and Ray Ban from 1991. It shows the players wearing different styles of glasses. The players are, left hand side, top to bottom: Chico Moreira, Martin Hill, Terry Rowe, Giles Hooper, Perry Van Der Beck. Right hand side, top to bottom: Rodney Marsh, Garth Pollonais, David Byrne, Peter Ward, Alan Anderson, Craig Fossett. Bottom left to right: Winston DuBose, Dave Power, Chris Brauchle, Peter Vermes. Center: Raymond Perlee and Steve Wegerle.
Many thanks to Martin Hill for this photo, and to Craig Fosset for the information.

Tuesday, 27 April 2010

Rowdies Snap Shots - Brett Phillips

Here is a recent photo of former Rowdies' goalkeeper Brett Phillips. Brett played with the Rowdies between 1992 and 1993.
Many thanks to Brett for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Zeljko Bilecki

Zeljko Bilecki makes a save in 1979 at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tony Crudo


Tony Crudo gets in a shot, despite the attentions of Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' 
Teofilo Cubillas and George Best, at Lockhart Stadium in 1979.
Watched by Perry Van Der Beck.

Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani in the locker room in 1979.
Many thanks to Andy Northern.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Mark Lawrenson 1982-83 FKS Publishers Card

Mark Lawrenson's 1982-83 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Brighton.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle challenges Cosmos' Francisco Marinho at Giants Stadium in 1979.
Many thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies Baseball Cap

This Rowdies baseball cap, was produced for a DuBose McLeod Foundation charity event, most probably a golfing event.

Sunday, 25 April 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - 1976 Wowdies

Wowdies' Debbie Radd.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Gorman


 1979 - John Gorman, with Tony Crudo in the background.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies Pin

An original 1975 Rowdies pin.
Many thanks to Dr. John Kauzlarich.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Perry Van Der Beck

Perry Van Der Beck at a recent Rowdies' game in Baltimore, with Roger Prokic's son Alexander, who is wearing Refik Kozic's game worn jersey.
Many thanks to Roger for this photo.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010

Rowdies Snap Shots - Paul Roe

A snap shot taken from the stand of the Bayfront Center, during the 1982 indoor season of Paul Roe.

Many thanks to Paul for this photo.

Tuesday, 20 April 2010

Rowdies Memorabilia - Soccer Bowl '75 Championship Ring


Here are two photos of the Soccer Bowl '75 Championship Ring, that was presented to players and staff. This one belongs to Team Physician Dr. John Kauzlarich.

Many thanks to John for these photos.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rodney Marsh Painting

An excellent painting of Rodney Marsh in 1979, by artist Julia Timewell.
Many thanks to Julia for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies Alumni vs Bayern Munich Oldtimers Rosters


 The Rosters for the Exhibition Game - Rowdies Alumni vs Bayern Munich Oldtimers, 
played at Tampa Stadium on June 9th, 1990. The Rowdies lost the game 2-4.

Saturday, 17 April 2010

Rowdies Memorabilia - Frank Worthington Panini Football 82 Card

Frank Worthington's Panini Football 82 card, whilst he was at Birmingham City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Raymond Perlee



Goalmouth action from the 1990 Rowdies vs Penn-Jersey Spirit game at Tampa Stadium,
showing Raymond Perlee.

Graham Paddon's 1974-75 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at West Ham United.

Friday, 16 April 2010

Rowdies Memorabilia - Tampa Stadium Postcard

This postcard shows Tampa Stadium in it's full glory.

The postcard measures 4 1/8" x 5 7/8".

Rowdies Snap Shots - Bob Bolitho

This is a recent photo of Bob Bolitho, who made 6 appearances for the Rowdies during 1984.
Many thanks to Bob for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1990 Rowdies KICKIN' Magazine


 Cover star Peter Barnes in action, this edition of the Rowdies KICKIN' Magazine covers 
the game against the Maryland Bays, played June 9th, 1990.
Rowdies 2 vs. Bays 3, Att: 4,328.
Also, a game played before this was the Rowdies Alumni 2 vs. Bayern Munich Alumni 4 
(Exhibition Game).

Thursday, 15 April 2010

Rowdies Memorabilia - Warren Neill 1983 FKS Publishers Card

Warren Neill's 1983 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at QPR.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wowdies


1979 Baseball Day - Wowdies captain Cathy Griggs puts everything into that
critical pitch. The Wowdies beat the Swashbucklers 22-11.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle battles for the ball with Steve Seargeant of the Detroit Express in 1979.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1976 Wowdies

Wowdies' Cathy Odenbrett.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Soccer Bowl '79 Media Guide

This is the cover of the media guide for Soccer Bowl '79, played on September 8th, 1979 at Giants Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell


Mike Connell tussles with Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' David Irving,
at Lockhart Stadium in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh and Oscar Fabbiani

Rodney Marsh shakes Oscar Fabbiani's hand after being named MVP for 1979.
Many thanks to Andy Northern.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Nicky Johns


Nicky Johns, upon his return from the 1978 Soccer Bowl defeat, at Tampa International Airport.

Many thanks to Dan Perez.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Bobby Moore 1974 Panini WM 74 Card

Bobby Moore's 1974 Panini WM 74 card, whilst he was with the England international team.

Signed Cards - 1979 Rowdies Mojas Radonjic


Today, I received a signed Rowdies card from Mojas Radonjic, who now works for the Football Association of Montenegro.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1984 Rowdies Schedule Poster

A schedule poster for the 1984 outdoor season, with drawings of Perry Van Der Beck and coach Rodney Marsh. This poster measures 11" x 16".

Rowdies Snap Shots - Rowdies Clinic

Former Rowdies Peter Anderson, Derek Backman, Perry Van Der Beck, Kevin Clinton, Alan Anderson, Derek Smethurst, Doug Wark and Neill Roberts during the Rowdies clinic before the USF vs. Rowdies game.
Many thanks to Mike Jones for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Perry Van Der Beck

Perry Van Der Beck battles with Chicago Sting's Dave Huson.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Gorman

John Gorman in action during Soccer Bowl '79 against the Whitecaps at Giants Stadium.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1979 KICK Magazine


This edition of the Rowdies KICK magazine is from the July 28th, 1979, game played at Tampa Stadium against Detroit Express. 
An attendance of 35,559 saw the Rowdies win 5-2. 
With goals coming from an own goal, Wes McLeod, Rodney Marsh (2), Mojas Radonjic.
The team this day was: DuBose, Gorman, Connell, Kitchener, Andruszewski, McLeod, Wegerle, Van Der Veen, Baralic,  Fabbiani, Marsh.
Substitute: Radonjic.

Rowdies Press Photos - Jan Van Der Veen

Jan Van Der Veen holds aloft the 1980 Indoor Championship Trophy, after beating the Memphis Rogues. With the support of Wes McLeod, Perry Van Der Beck, Sandje Ivanchukov, Arsene Auguste and Peter Anderson.

1984 Rowdies Teamphoto

A 1984 Rowdies teamphoto poster, sponsored by EASTERN Airways and Adidas. Showing: Refik Kozic, Wes McLeod, Dave Power, Stuart Lee, Tony Towers, Tom Boric, Roy Wegerle, Neill Roberts, Bob Bolitho, Arnie Mausser, Tatu, Glenn Myernick, Sonny Askew, Perry Van Der Beck, Steve Wegerle, Mike Connell, Mark Karpun and trainer Steve Horne.

Tuesday, 13 April 2010

1983 McDonald's Promo Cards


Tom Boric.
Iam always looking for these promo cards. Please email me if you have any spare ones.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Eddie Austin

A recent photo of original Rowdie Eddie Austin with his son Eddie jr. and daughter Erin. Eddie played for the Rowdies between 1975 and 1976, before injury ended his career.
Many thanks to Eddie jr for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rodney Marsh NIKE Poster

A Rodney Marsh poster from 1979, sponsored by NIKE, showing him in action against the Detroit Express at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981 Rowdies Ticket Stub

A ticket stub from the game against the Vancouver Whitecaps, played on June 20th, 1981 at Tampa Stadium. The Rowdies lost the game 1-3, with Refik Kozic getting the only goal.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Gorman

John Gorman in action against the Vancouver Whitecaps, during Soccer Bowl '79, with Barry Kitchener in the background.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Rowdies Clinic

Former Rowdies Doug Wark, Derek Smethurst and Neill Roberts during the Rowdies Clinic at the USF vs Rowdies game.
Many thanks to Mike Jones for this photo.