Wednesday 30 June 2010

Rowdies Video - Graham Paddon Scores To Tie The Game vs Chicago Sting 1978


 This shows a great move, that ends with the late Graham Paddon scoring 
with a long range shot, to tie the game 2-2. After being 0-2 down.
Sadly, the Chicago Sting would score right at the end to win the game 2-3. 
Played at Tampa Stadium on the 19th July, 1978.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

Wowdies' Jenny Benson.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mark Lindsay


Mark Lindsay teaches the kids in 1976.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1983 Action

Goalmouth action from the game against the Tulsa Roughnecks at Tampa Stadium, in 1983. With Refik Kozic, Juan Carlos Molina, Mike Connell and Franz Gerber involved.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mark Lindsay


Mark Lindsay tussels with Ft, Lauderdale Strikers' Ronnie Sharp, during the 1977
indoor Exhibition Game played at the Bayfront Centre.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies KICK Magazine

This edition of KICK, was for the NASL Indoor Championship Games played on March 26th and 27th, 1976 at the Bayfront Center. With the Rowdies, Dallas Tornado, San Jose Earthquakes and the Rochester Lancers taking part. The Rowdies would defeat the Lancers in the Final 6-4.

Tuesday 29 June 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Smethurst


Derek Smethurst challenges Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' Roberto Aguirre, with Steve Wegerle in
attendance. This action is from the indoor Exhibition Game, at the Bayfront Centre.
Played on the 27th February, 1977. The Rowdies won 9-8. In front of 5,016 fans. 

Monday 28 June 2010

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1988 Ticket Stub


A ticket stub from the game played at Tampa Stadium, against the Orlando Lions,
 on July 4th, 1988. The Rowdies won the game 1-0. Attendance of 18,246.

Rowdies Video - Perry Van Der Beck Demonstrates Soccer Skills

Perry Van Der Beck, demonstrates soccer skills and the world's skinniest legs during halftime of a North American Soccer League telecast in 1980.

Many thanks to Kenn Tomasch.

Rowdies Press Photos - Reno Agostinis

Reno Agostinis, pictured here in 1977. He was on the Rowdies roster for the beginning of the 1977 season wearing the number 5 jersey, but never saw any first-team action. Iam still trying find out if he ever played in any Exhibition Games during that period. He did however, later play for the Seattle Sounders in the NASL in 1979.
If anyone can help me with any information, please could you email me, also if anyone knows of his whereabouts, thanks.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Craig Fossett

Former Rowdie Craig Fossett with Rowdies fan Nancy Bataille at a recent game.
Many thanks to Nancy for this photo.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Mark Lindsay



Mark Lindsay signs autographs in 1976.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh shoots at the Toronto Metros-Croatia's goal, during the 1976 season, at Tampa Stadium. The Rowdies won 4-1.

Rowdies Press Photos - Kent Engstrom


Kent Engstrom battles with Washington Stars' Scott Snyder, from the game played
at Tampa Stadium on April 9th, 1988. The Rowdies would lose 0-1, in front of 
an attendance of 8,762.

Friday 25 June 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

Wowdies' Jeanne Patrick.

Rowdies Video - Rodney Marsh and Mark Lindsay Half-Time Show 1990

Rowdies GM Rodney Marsh is interviewed by Dave Reid and Mark Lindsay, during the Sunshine Network's Half-Time show, during the game against the Orlando Lions, played on the 7th July, 1990.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1984 Wowdies

Wowdies' Lana Massaro reaches for the sky in 1984.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1991 Ticket Stub


This ticket is from the game against the Penn-Jersey Spirit, June 8th, 1991, 
the Rowdies would lose 0-2, in front of 3,791 fans.

Rowdies Press Photos - Barry Kitchener


Barry Kitchener watches as Winston DuBose catches the ball, during a Road game
against the Washington Diplomats in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Is Steve Wegerle asking "Can you rub your belly, and pat your head at the same time?"

Rowdies Press Photos - Petar Baralic

Petar Baralic celebrates with John Gorman, against the New England Tea Men, during the 1980 indoor season.

Rowdies Press Photos - Refik Kozic

Refik Kozic in an arial battle in 1980.

Wednesday 23 June 2010

Tuesday 22 June 2010

Rowdies Video - Rowdies Introduced For The Toronto Metros-Croatia Game, 1976

The players are introduced before the Play-Off game against the Toronto Metros-Croatia at Tampa Stadium, played on 24th August, 1976. The Rowdies lost the game 0-2.

The Rowdies are: Arnie Mausser, Mark Lindsay, Stewart Jump, Tommy Smith, Alex Pringle, Ringo Cantillo, Lenny Glover, Stewart Scullion, Clyde Best, Derek Smethurst, Rodney Marsh, Bob Stetler, Dennis Wit, Joey Fink, John Bluem, Eddie Austin and Coach Eddie Firmani.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

Wowdies' Jan Bowers.

Rowdies Press Photos - Pierre Morice


Pierre Morice, 1993.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Lino DiCuollo Game Worn Jersey


From my own collection - Lino DiCuollo's game worn jersey from 1992.
Lino only played 1 game for the Rowdies.



Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh charges towards Cosmos' Franz Beckenbauer and Werner Roth, with Nelsi Morais and Rowdies' Perry Van Der Beck watching on, at Giants Stadium in 1979.
Many thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1975 Wowdies

A double page poster showing the 1975 Wowdies: Rene Putchaven, Katie Waller, Suzie Castro, Sherry Evans, Karen Labbe, Rene Rodriquey, Scarlette Kenny, Marsha Watson, Janis Piper, Candy Sumergrade, Connie Miller, Jeanne Kuehner, Roseann Burnett, Rosemary Westling, Debbie Clearelaud and Mary Johns.

Monday 21 June 2010

Rowdies Video - Jasper Carrott Rehearses "Short Shorts" With The Wowdies


 Jasper Carrott rehearses the "Short Shorts" routine, that he will do during 
the half-time break of the game against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers in 1979.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Francisco Marcos

Former Rowdies' Director of Public Relations and Youth Development Francisco Marcos blows a vuvuzela in South Africa, before the Portugal vs. South Korea World Cup game.
Many thanks to Francisco for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu

Tatu keeps Minnesota Strikers' Thomas Rongen at bay during the 1984 season.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Clyde Best 1972-73 FKS Publishers Card

Clyde Best's 1972-73 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at West Ham United.

Rowdies Video - George Plimpton Guests For The Rowdies In 1979


 The late author George Plimpton talks about his guest appearance as a goalkeeper 
for the Rowdies against Dynamo Moscow in an 
indoor Exhibition Mini Game, at the Bayfront Center in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Backman


Derek Backman in action at Tampa Stadium in 1990.

Saturday 19 June 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

Wowdies' Delores Petruso.

Rowdies Press Photos - Neill Roberts

Neill Roberts challenges Cosmos' Jeff Durgan, in 1984.

Rowdies Video - Perry Van Der Beck Post-Match Interview 1990


 Perry Van Der Beck is interviewed by Stacy Strazis, after the game at the Orlando Lions, 
after the Rowdies had won 3-1, 
Perry was named MVP for this ASL game, played on the 7th July, 1990.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Derek Backman Game Worn Jersey


Derek Backman game worn jersey from 1991. Signed by the team.



Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Smethurst

"Who me?" - Derek Smethurst, 1977.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Paul Roe Game Worn Jersey


A Paul Roe game worn Road jersey from the 1981-82 indoor season.



Rowdies Snap Shots - Billy Andracki

Former Rowdies' goalkeeper Billy Andracki enjoying the sun.
Many thanks to Billy for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Arsene Auguste


Arsene Auguste battles with Detroit Express' Mick Leach, with Mick McGuire and Mike Connell
watching on, from the game played at The Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan.
The Rowdies won 2-0.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod

Is Wes McLeod about to pray?

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Hewitt


Baltimore Comets' Dennis Wit, is challenged by Rowdies' goalkeeper Mike Hewitt, with Alex Pringle
covering. During the 16th February, 1975 indoor game at the Bayfront Center.
The Rowdies would go on to win 8-6.

Rowdies Video - The Wowdies' Mollie Copeland sings The Star-Spangled Banner


 Another clip from the "Carrott Gets Rowdy!!" tv show, showing The Wowdies' Mollie Copeland 
singing The Star-Spangle Banner, before the game 
against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

Wowdies' Debbie Sweger.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mark Longwell


Mark Longwell chases after Team America's Dan Canter, at the Robert F. Kennedy Stadium,
Washington DC in 1983.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh blows a bubble in 1979.

Friday 18 June 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - Tom Boric and Wes McLeod


Rowdies' goalkeeper Tom Boric rushes out, trying to stop a shot by Todd Saldana of the Tulsa Roughnecks, who has beaten Tampa Bay defender Wes McLeod to his right. 
During the 5-3 indoor Exhibition Game win, in Tulsa. Played on 18th January, 1983.

Rowdies Video - Carrott Gets Rowdy!! Clip


 A clip from the 1979 tv show "Carrott Gets Rowdy!!", 
showing Jasper Carrott training with the Rowdies and watching a Wowdies rehearsal.

Wednesday 16 June 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - Tom Boric and Wes McLeod



Wes McLeod and Tom Boric are beaten by Tulsa Roughnecks' Todd Saldana, during the 5-3
indoor Exhibition Game win, in Tulsa. Played on 18th January, 1983.

Rowdies Press Photos - Roy Wegerle

Roy Wegerle in action against the Toronto Blizzard in 1984.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Mark Lindsay Game Worn Jersey

Mark Lindsay's game worn Road jersey from the 1984 season.



 

Rowdies Press Photos - Lenny Glover


Lenny Glover battles with New York Cosmos' Bobby Smith, during the 
Tournament of Champions Final, at Giants Stadium on 3rd April, 1977. The Rowdies lost 1-2.