Monday, 29 November 2010

Rowdies Snap Shots - Joey Fink, Derek Smethurst, Stewart Jump and Ringo Cantillo

Joey Fink, Liz Giglio, Derek Smethurst, Stewart Jump and Ringo Cantillo, outside the Hairport shop in 1976.
Many thanks to Isabella Liz Giglio Campisi for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Clyde Best

Clyde Best celebrates the win over the Dallas Tornado during the 1976 NASL Indoor Championships, held at the Bayfront Center.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Jan Van Der Veen

Jan Van Der Veen gives chase to Chicago Sting's Karl-Heinz Granitza, during a game in 1979.

Sunday, 28 November 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Chicago Sting's Elvis Comrie, takes a tumble as he tries to stop Steve Wegerle in 1984.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Mirandinha


Mirandinha with his family, upon their return from the 1978 Soccer Bowl defeat, at Tampa International Airport.

Many thanks to Dan Perez.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Oscar Fabbiani Estadio Magazine

Oscar Fabbiani on the front cover of the December 7th, 1976 edition of Chilean soccer magazine 'Estadio", showing Oscar in the Palestino uniform.

Rowdies Press Photos - Eddie Austin

Eddie Austin in action against the indoor Dallas Tornado, in 1976.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Mike Connell

A snap shot of Mike Connell, taken circa 1981.
Many thanks to Laura Taylor for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Eddie Firmani

Coach Eddie Firmani talks to Clyde Best during a break in an indoor game in 1976, with Eddie Austin, Arsene Auguste and Arnie Mausser also on the bench.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Monday, 22 November 2010

Rowdies Memorabilia - Canton Invaders 1986/87 Program


So far, this is the only game magazine that I have seen from the 1986/87 AISA season.
This is for the Canton Invaders home game, 14th November, 1986. Played at the Canton Memorial Civic Center. The Rowdies lost the game 4-9.
Starting Lineup for this game: Mausser, Power, Wegerle, Astigarraga, Frankovich, Fall.

Saturday, 20 November 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - Mark Lindsay

Mark Lindsay defending. a Portland Timber shot, during Soccer Bowl '75.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Oscar Fabbiani Estadio Magazine

Oscar Fabbiani, pictured with Leonel Herrera on the front cover of the March 29th, 1978 edition of the Chilean soccer magazine 'Estadio".

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Nogly

Peter Nogly is challenged by Montreal Manic's Alan Willey in 1983.

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Roe

Peter Roe is escorted from the field after being punched, during a game against the New York Cosmos in 1981.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Soccer Bowl '78 Pennant

A Rowdies pennant from 1978, as the American Conference Champions.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Tatu 1989-90 MISL Trading Card

Tatu's 1989-90 MISL card, produced by Pacific Trading Cards, whilst he was at the Dallas Sidekicks.

Friday, 19 November 2010

Rowdies Snap Shots - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh and Liz Giglio, outside her 'Hairport' shop, in 1976.
Many thanks to Isabella Liz Giglio Campisi for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle during a 1988 training session.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Oscar Fabbiani Estadio Magazine

Oscar Fabbiani on the front cover of the November 11th, 1974 edition of Chilean soccer magazine 'Estadio", showing Oscar in the Palestino uniform.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu

Tatu, is tackled by Vancouver Whitecaps' Frans Thijssen in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod

Wes McLeod has his shot blocked by Tulsa Roughnecks' Winston DuBose in 1982.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Tony Want 1977-78 FKS Publishers Card

Tony Want's 1977-78 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Birmingham City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell

Mike Connell makes a tackle on Atlanta Chiefs' Keith Furphy in 1981.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Frank Arlasky Card

A Orlando Lions card from 1990 showing goalkeeper Frank Arlasky, Frank appeared for the Rowdies during the 1988 ASL season.
Many thanks to Ray Knisley.

Thursday, 18 November 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani takes a shot at the Houston Hurricane goal, during the game in 1979.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Perry Van Der Beck

A photo of Perry Van Der Beck, taken circa 1981.
Many thanks to Laura Taylor for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Art Kramer

Art Kramer driving in Style whilst with the Canton Invaders, Art played for the Rowdies in 1988.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Joey Fink

Joey Fink and Liz Giglio, outside her 'Hairport' shop, with her sign "Official Haircutters of YOUR Tampa Bay Rowdies" in 1976.
Many thanks to Isabella Liz Giglio Campisi for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Frank Worthington

Frank Worthington shields the ball from San Jose Earthquakes' Jim McAlister, in 1981.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tony Crudo

Tony Crudo covers Memphis Rogues' Henry McCully, at Tampa Stadium in 1978.
Many thanks to Andy Northern.

Monday, 15 November 2010

Rowdies Snap Shots - Frank Worthington

A recent photo of Frank Worthington, showing that he still has the skills.
Many thanks to Frank's daughter Kim for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Ralph Black 1989-90 MISL Trading Card

Ralph Black's  1989-90 MISL card, produced by Pacific Trading Cards, whilst he was at the San Diego Sockers.

Friday, 12 November 2010

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1979 Rowdies KICK Magazine

June 2nd, 1979. Today's opponents were the Seattle Sounders, an attendance of 24,452 saw the Rowdies win 3-0, with the goals scored by Rodney Marsh (2) and Oscar Fabbiani.
The team this day was: Bilecki, Andruszewski, Connell, Kitchener, Gorman, Van Der Veen, Wegerle, McLeod, Fabbiani, Marsh, Baralic.
Substitute: Auguste.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu

Tatu keeps the ball away from Team America's Dan Canter, at Tampa Stadium in 1983.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Zoran Savic Card

A Orlando Lions card from 1990 showing Zoran Savic, Zoran appeared for the Rowdies during the 1988 ASL season.
Many thanks to Ray Knisley.

Rowdies Press Photos - Njego Pesa

Njego Pesa in action during a 1980-81 indoor game against the Tulsa Roughnecks.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Kevin Keelan 1972-73 FKS Publishers Card

Kevin Keelan's 1972-73 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Norwich City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Chandler

Peter Chandler hard at work in the gym, during his rehabilitation from a broken leg in 1980.

Wednesday, 10 November 2010

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981 Rowdies KICK Magazine

July 22nd, 1981. Today's opponents were the Jacksonville Tea Men, an attendance of 15,934 saw the Rowdies win 2-1, with the goals scored by David Moss and Luis Fernando.
The team this day was: DuBose, Moore, Connell, Kozic, Gorman, Anderson, Olivera, McLeod, Worthington, Fernando, Moss.
Substitutes: Roberts, Kinsella, Bailey.

Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani, is beaten to the ball by Houston Hurricane and former Rowdies' goalkeeper Paul Hammond in 1979.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Farrukh Quraishi

Farrukh Quraishi and Liz Giglio in 1976.
Many thanks to Isabella Liz Giglio Campisi for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981 Rowdies Mug Shots

An 8" x 10" photo sheet showing the 1981 Rowdies Mug Shots, of Tony Kinsella, Refik Kozic, Wes McLeod, David Mehmet, Washington Olivera, Neill Roberts, Billy Sweetzer and Dave Taber.

Rowdies Press Photos - Perry Van Der Beck

Perry Van Der Beck challenges Minnesota Strikers' Dwight Lodeweges, for the ball in 1984.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1991 Rowdies KICKIN' Magazine


Former NASL rivals the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers were the visitors this this day, 22nd June.
Englishman Terry Rowe took his turn on the cover.
Rowdies 0 vs. Strikers 1, Att: 3,971

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies 1979-80 Indoor Championship Medal

The front of the Rowdies' 1979-80 Indoor Championship Medal, showing the NASL logo.

The back view of the medal, showing the Rowdies' logo.

Tuesday, 9 November 2010

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1979 Rowdies KICK Magazine

May 30th, 1979. Today's opponents were the Memphis Rogues, an attendance of 18,869 saw the Rowdies win 2-1, with the goals scored by Oscar Fabbiani and Rodney Marsh.
The team this day was: Bilecki, Gorman, Connell, Kitchener, Andruszewski, Van Der Veen, Wegerle, McLeod, Fabbiani, Marsh, Baralic.
Substitutes: Van Der Beck, Quarishi.

Thursday, 4 November 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - Arsene Auguste

Arsene Auguste stays close to New York Cosmos' Dennis Tueart, at Giants Stadium in 1978, with Rowdies' Coach Gordon Jago watching in the background.
Many thanks to David Hoebarth.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981 Rowdies Mug Shots

An 8" x 10" photo sheet showing the 1981 Rowdies Mug Shots, of Ian Anderson, Manny Andruszewski, Keith Bailey, Mike Connell, Winston DuBose, Oscar Fabbiani and John Gorman.