Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981 Rowdies KICK Magazine

August 1st, 1981. Today's opponents were the LA Aztecs, an attendance of 23,315 saw the Rowdies win 2-1, with goals coming from Refik Kozic and Luis Fernando.
The team this day was: Keelan, Moore, Connell, Kozic, Gorman, Roe, Olivera, Bailey, Fernando, Worthington, Moss.

Substitutes: Anderson, Roberts.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell

Mike Connell 1977.

Rowdies Press Photos - The Rowdies Meet The President

The Rowdies' players - Derek Smethurst, Eddie Austin, Malcolm Linton, Bob Stetler and

Arnie Mausser (partly hidden), meet President Ford at 1978-08-28 - Tampa International Airport,

in 1976.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle poster from a 1977 publication.

Many thanks to Andy Northern.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Ivan Grnja

Ivan Grnja photographed recently at the European U-19's Championships, Ivan is the coach of the Croatia U-19's National Team.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies KICK Magazine

August 24th, 1983. Today's opponents were the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, an attendance of 7,024 saw the Rowdies get hammered 0-5, this would be goalkeeper Skip Gilbert's only appearance in a Rowdies jersey.
The team this day was: Gilbert, Myernick, Connell, Longwell, Thompson, Van Der Veen, Lacevic, Rojas, Baralic, Tatu, Lund.

Substitutes: Kozic, Allardyce.

Rowdies Press Photos - Eddie Firmani

Coach Eddie Firmani on the sideline at Giants Stadium in 1977.

Many thanks to Andy Northern.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

Wowdies' Nora Lucas.

Rowdies Press Photos - Dennis Wit

Dennis Wit 1977.

Signed Cards - 1979 Rowdies Zeljko Bilecki

I recently received a signed rowdies card from former goalkeeper Zeljko Bilecki.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981 Rowdies KICK Magazine

May 9th, 1981. Today's opponents were the Washington Diplomats, an attendance of 16,302 saw the Rowdies win 3-1, with goals coming from Jan Van Der Veen, Wes McLeod and Neill Roberts.
The team this day was: Keelan, Moore, Connell, Kozic, Gorman, Van Der Veen, McLeod, Roe, Roberts, Fabbiani, Olivera.
Substitutes: Kinsella, Bailey.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mark Lindsay

Mark Lindsay teaching the kids in 1976.

Many thanks to Andy Northern.

Rowdies Press Photos - Winston DuBose

Winston DuBose 1977.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mark Lindsay

Mark Lindsay's 1974-75 mug shot whilst at Crystal Palace.

Rowdies Press Photos - Adrian Alston

Adrian Alston 1977.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

Wowdies' Mollie Copeland.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Derek Smethurst T-Shirt

A Derek Smethurst T-Shirt from around 1977,  "The Stork Delivers"

A close up view of the design.

Rowdies Video - The Rowdies Celebrate Winning Soccer Bowl '75

 The Rowdies celebrate after the final whistle of Soccer Bowl '75. 

Captain John Boyle receives the trophy from NASL Commissioner Phil Woosnam, 

then does a lap of honor. Taken from the "1975 Tampa Bay Rowdies Highlight Film".

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell

New York Cosmos' Pele and Mike Connell battle for the ball at Giants Stadium in 1977.

Rowdies Press Photos - Paul Hammond

Paul Hammond 1977.

Signed Cards - 1983 Rowdies Mark Karpun

Today, I received a signed card from Mark Karpun.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies KICK Magazine

September 3rd, 1983. Today's opponents were the Tulsa Roughnecks in the final game of the season, a very poor attendance of 6,525 saw the Rowdies lose 1-3, with the only goal coming from Wes McLeod.
The team this day was: Boric, Myernick, Connell, Van Der Veen, Thompson, Longwell, Gerber, Rojas, McLeod, Tatu, Lund.

Substitute: Karpun.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1979 Wowdies

The Wowdies celebrate 4th July, 1979. With Elly Heit, Mollie Copeland and Geri Benson.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Perry Van Der Beck

Perry Van Der Beck signs for the fans at a recent game.

Many thanks to Laura Taylor for this photo.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Mike Connell

Mike Connell returns from the 1978 Soccer Bowl defeat, at Tampa International Airport.

Many thanks to Dan Perez.

Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Smethurst

Derek Smethurst 1977.

Rowdies Video - The Wowdies Celebrate Christmas 1980

 The Wowdies celebrate Christmas at the end of the indoor game 

against the New England Tea Men, at the Bayfront Center on December 22nd, 1980. 

The Rowdies beat the Tea Men 5-4.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

Wowdies' Minx Olsen.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1980 Ticket Stub

A ticket stub from the game played at Tampa Stadium, against the Tulsa Roughnecks, 

played on May 31st, 1980. 

The Rowdies won this game 3-1. Attendance: 25,156.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981 Ticket Stub

A ticket stub from the 1981-82 indoor game played at Maple Leaf Gardens,

against the Toronto Blizzard on December 13th, 1981. 

The Rowdies lost this game 3-9. Attendance: 5,325.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Ponderosa Steakhouse Frisbee

This is part of a Ponderosa Steakhouse Soccer Stars Frisbee giveaway.

They were only available from the Ponderosa Steakhouse franchise, this shows

a caricature of Derek Smethurst. Circa 1977. 

Rowdies Snap Shots - 1984 Wowdies

Wowdies' Rochelle Cardoso gets ready before a Rowdies game in 1984.

Many thanks to Rochelle for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1993 Jean Harbor Poster

A 1993 Poster of Jean Harbor.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh pictured with his best friend, the late-great George Best, in one of the most used photos.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Legends

Rowdies' Legends Mike Connell, Perry Van Der Beck, Farrukh Quraishi and Rodney Marsh with Jack Harris, who recently interviewed them.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1992 Blackhawks Program

A program for the San Francisco Bay Blackhawks game at Buck Shaw Stadium. 

Played on Thursday, June 25th, 1992.

The Rowdies lost 3-4.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mark Lindsay

Mark Lindsay 1977.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 USSF Coaching School All-Stars vs. Rowdies Program

 A program for the USSF Coaching School All-Stars Exhibition Game at the 

Tangerine Bowl, Orlando. Played on December 12th, 1975.

The Rowdies won 1-0. With an attendance of 250.

Rowdies Video - Tatu Scores Against Montreal Manic Indoor 1982

 Tatu scores to give the Rowdies a 4-2 half-time lead against the Montreal Manic, 

at the Bayfront Center, 18th February, 1982.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Wowdies

A photo of Wowdies' Terry Lewers and RC Leto, in 1983.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Ticket Stub

This ticket stub is from the game against the Chicago Sting, 

played at Soldier Field, on July 16th, 1983. 

The Rowdies lost 1-4. Att: 8,763.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1977 Wowdies

1977 Wowdie Candy Sumergrade.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

Wowdies' Mary Johns.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wowdies

A photo circa 1977, of the Wowdies (L to R): Rochelle Cardoso, Ellen Heit, Barry Windham (Wrestler), Pam Seals and Brenda Horton.

Rowdies Press Photos - Lenny Glover

Lenny Glover 1977.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Zeljko Bilecki and Ivan Grnja

A photo of the 1976 Toronto Metros-Croatia team at a Reunion in June, with Rowdies Zeljko Bilecki (with hand on ball) and Ivan Grnja (1st on front row). Toronto beat the Rowdies on their way to their Soccer Bowl '76 victory over the Minnesota Kicks.

Many thanks to Zeljko's son John for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Indoor Wowdies

A 1977 photo of the Wowdies entering the Bayfront Centre in a vintage car, with Pam Seals,

Terry Lewers and Coach Gordon Jago in the backseat.

Rowdies Video - Frantz Mathieu Indoor Action vs The Cosmos 1983-84

 A montage of clips showing Frantz Mathieu playing for the Rowdies, 

during the 1983-84 NASL Indoor season, against the New York Cosmos.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Wowdies Postcard

A photo postcard of the 1983 Wowdies - Donna Maggio, produced by Time Zone.

Rowdies Press Photos - Arsene Auguste

Arsene Auguste 1977.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Wowdies Postcard

A photo postcard of the 1983 Wowdies - Terry Lewers, produced by Time Zone.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle 1984.