Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs. Sting Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the Chicago Sting, played on August 6th, 1975, at Tampa Stadium. The Rowdies lost 0-3.

Rowdies Press Photo - Mike Connell

Mike Connell celebrates after scoring during a shootout against the San Jose Earthquakes in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photo - Gregg Thompson and Manny Rojas

Gregg Thompson and Manny Rojas team up to stop Tulsa Roughnecks' Iraj Danaifard, during the 1983-84 indoor season.

Rowdies Press Photo - Jan Van Der Veen

Jan Van Der Veen is challenged by San Diego Sockers' Yilmaz Orhan, in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photo - Camp Kikinthagrass Staff

A Camp Kikinthagrass staff photo, circa 1986. (L to R): Steve Wegerle, Pat McStay (former high school coach), Brian Doyle (former Cleveland State coach), Ed Austin, Dave Power, Glenn Hoddle, Andrew Parkinson and Nick Cowell.
Many thanks to Nick Cowell for this info.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Steve Glickman and Mark Lindsay

Another photo of the late Steve Glickman, with Mark Lindsay.

Very Sad News!! - Steve Glickman

Sad news; our friend and former Athletic Trainer of the Rowdies, Steve Glickman, passed away yesterday in Allentown, PA. 

He had battled ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) for 3 years. He will be buried in Tampa at the Garden of Memories, and a graveside service is planned for 10AM this Sunday. 

He will be missed.

Rowdies Press Photo - John Sissons and Derek Smethurst

John Sissons celebrates his goal with Derek Smethurst against the Baltimore Comets in 1975.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs. Diplomats Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the Washington Diplomats, played on August 2nd, 1975, at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium. The Rowdies lost 1-3.

Rowdies Snap Shots - The Wowdies

The Wowdies celebrate the 4th of July, 1980.

Rowdies Press Photo - Luis Fernando

Luis Fernando celebrates scoring a goal in 1981.

Rowdies Press Photo - Mark Karpun

Mark Karpun gets past Tulsa Roughnecks' Val Fernandes, during the 1983-84 indoor season.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell

New York Cosmos' Pele leaps above Mike Connell, at Giants Stadium in 1977.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh and Adrian Alston

Rodney Marsh and Adrian Alston challenge for the same ball, during an attack on

the New York Cosmos' goal in 1977.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Steve Glickman and Steve Wegerle and Winston DuBose

Another photo from Steve Glickman's 2009 leaving Tampa party, this time he is pictured with Steve Wegerle and Winston DuBose.

1979 Rowdies KICK Magazine

September 2nd, 1979, today's opponents were the San Diego Sockers, an attendance of 38,766 saw the Rowdies win 3-2, with the goals scored by Steve Wegerle, which tied the Playoff Games at 1-1. So, a Mini-Game was played which the Rowdies won 1-0, with Ivan Grnja scoring the winning goal, which sent the Rowdies to Soccer Bowl '79.
The team this day was: (1st Game): Bilecki, Andruszewski, Kitchener, Connell, Gorman, Van Der Veen, Wegerle, McLeod, Fabbiani, Marsh, Van Der Beck.
Substitutes: DuBose, Grnja.

(Mini-Game): DuBose, Quraishi, Andruszewski, Kitchener, Gorman, Van Der Veen, Wegerle, McLeod, Fabbiani, Marsh, Van Der Beck.

Substitutes: Grnja, MacWilliams.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle evades New York Cosmos' Franz Beckenbauer's tackle, during the

1977 game at Tampa Stadium. With Kevin Eagan, Arsene Auguste and Wes McLeod watching.

Rowdies Video - Former Rowdie Petar Baralic

A video clip that includes old footage of Petar Baralic in his indoor playing days 

and some one on one student training! 

Many Thanks to Petar for this video.

Rowdies Press Photo - Petar Baralic

Petar Baralic dribbles past San Jose Earthquakes' Carl Christensen, at Tampa Stadium in 1979.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Winston DuBose

Brothers Richie and Scott Lawler pose with Winston DuBose, in 1976.

Many thanks to the Lawler Brothers for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs. Atoms Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the Philadelphia Atoms, played on July 29th, 1975, at Veterans Stadium. The Rowdies won 1-0, to clinch the NASL Eastern Division Title.

Rowdies Press Photo - Pedro DeBrito

Pedro DeBrito makes a threatening move towards Vancouver Whitecaps' Shaun Lowther, but an official steps in to stop trouble before it starts, during a game from the 1983-84 NASL indoor season.

Rowdies Press Photo - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh teaching the kids, the basics at a Camp Kikinthagrass session.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Steve Glickman

Rowdies' former trainer Steve Glickman, after being presented with a caricature of himself, at his leaving Tampa party in 2009. Sadly, Steve is now suffering from ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), left Tampa to live with his brother in Allentown, PA.

Rowdies Press Photo - Davie Robb

Davie Robb soars above the Chicago Sting's defenders to get a goal-bound header, at Tampa Stadium in 1978.

Many thanks to Mike Connell for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photo - Derek Smethurst

A pre-Rowdies photo of Derek Smethurst in his Chelsea days, battling with Man. Utd's Bobby Charlton, at Stamford Bridge in 1970.

Rowdies Press Photo - Petar Baralic and Zeljko Bilecki

Goalie Zeljko Bilecki punches the ball away, as teammate Petar Baralic and Atlanta Chiefs' Fred Pereira leap together, during the 1980-81 indoor season.

Rowdies Press Photo - Flemming Lund

Flemming Lund keeps close to New York Cosmos' Alan Green, during the 1983-84 indoor season.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs. Diplomats Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the Washington Diplomats, played on July 26th, 1975, at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium. The Rowdies won 3-1.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Rodney Marsh

Brothers Richie and Scott Lawler pose with Rodney Marsh, in 1976.

Many thanks to the Lawler Brothers for this photo.

Rowdies Snap Shots - John Boyle

Captain 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 for these excellent photos.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Mike Connell 'IT'S SPORTS!' Cover

 A copy of the June 1980 edition of 'IT'S SPORTS!' magazine,

with cover star - Mike Connell in action against the New York Cosmos.

Also, includes a Steve Wegerle poster.

Rowdies Press Photo - Alex Pringle

Alex Pringle tackles New York Cosmos' Pele, 

in front of the Rowdies' Bench at Tampa Stadium in 1976.

1992 Rowdies Team Group

The 1992 Rowdies at a local Tampa restaurant. Standing: Billy Andracki, Tom Traxler (Equipment Manager), Scott Bonavita, Terry Rowe, Giles Hooper, Ricky Hill, Andy Papoulias, the 2 restaurant owners, Rodney Marsh, Phillip Gyau.

Seated: Derek Backman, Chris Brauchle, Perry Van Der Beck, Craig Fossett and Steve Trittschuh.

Many thanks to Craig Fossett for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1986 Camp Kikingthagrass Program

A 1986 World Cup Edition of the Rowdies' Camp Kikinthagrass program, which consists of twelve pages, covering the camps schedule, philosophy and itinerary. 

Signed Cards - 1986 Rowdies Mark Loram

Today, I obtained a signed Rowdies card of Mark Loram, who appeared for QPR under the name of the Rowdies in 1986, during the Coca-Cola Classic International Soccer Series.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell

Mike Connell brings the ball out of defense, during the Playoff Game at the San Diego Sockers'

San Diego Stadium in 1979.

1990 Rowdies Teamphoto

The 1990 Rowdies teamphoto, Back Row (L to R): Winston DuBose, Michael Coons, Steve Trittschuh, Mark Wright, Raymond Perlee, Derek Backman, Ray Hudson, David Byrne, Perry Van Der Beck, Dave Power.

Front Row (L to R): Steve Wegerle, Martin Hill, Giles Hooper, Ken Fogarty, Tom Traxler (Equipment Manager), Alan Anderson, Michael Bates, Jay White, Craig Fossett, Jeff Jones.

Many thanks to Craig Fossett for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photo - Manny Andruszewski

Manny Andruszewski in action against the Detroit Express in 1979.

Many thanks to Mike Connell for this photo.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Refik Kozic

A recent photo of Refik and Cica Svetlana Kozic.

Many thanks to Cica Svetlana Kozic for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs. Toros Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the Miami Toros, played on July 23rd, 1975, at Tampa Stadium. The Rowdies won 5-1.

Rowdies Press Photo - Arsene Auguste

Arsene Auguste shields the ball from San Jose Earthquakes' Paul Child, at Tampa Stadium in 1979.

Many thanks to Mike Connell for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photo - Mike Connell

New York Cosmos' Hernan Borja steals the ball away from Mike Connell, during the 1983-84 indoor season.

Rowdies Press Photo - David Proctor (Guest Player)

Former Miami Toros, Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' player David Proctor, guested for the

Rowdies in an Exhibition Game against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers 

played on March 4th, 1978, due to the Rowdies having a lot of injuries.

Rowdies Press Photo - Oscar Fabbiani and Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh accepts a pass from Oscar Fabbiani, against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, at Tampa Stadium in 1979.

Many thanks to Mike Connell for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photo - Ken Fogarty and Rodney Marsh

Coach Ken Fogarty and GM Rodney Marsh pose for the camera in 1993.

Many thanks to Ken Fogarty for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs. Atoms Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the Philadelphia Atoms, played on July 19th, 1975, at Tampa Stadium. The Rowdies won 2-1.

Rowdies Press Photo - Alan Day

Alan Day outjumps Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' Kenny Borden at Lockhart Stadium, during the 1988 ASL season.

Rowdies Press Photos - Kevin Missey (Guest Player)

Former San Antonio Thunder's player Kevin Missey, guested for the

Rowdies in an Exhibition Game against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers 

played on March 4th, 1978, due to the Rowdies having a lot of injuries.

Rowdies Press Photo - Barry Kitchener and Mike Connell

Barry Kitchener and Mike Connell combine to thwart the attacking Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' Gerd Muller, during the 1979 season, at Tampa Stadium. With John Gorman in the background.

Many thanks to Mike Connell for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photo - Rodney Marsh Penalty

Chicago Sting's Mervyn Cawston lies sprawled in frustration after Rodney Marsh's penalty kick, during the first round Playoff Game in 1978.