Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. Sting Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the Chicago Sting, played on May 7th, 1976, at Soldier Field. 

The Rowdies won 1-0.

Rowdies Press Photo - Kevin Keelan

A photo of former Rowdies' player and Assistant Coach Kevin Keelan, whilst with Norwich City in 1972.

Rowdies Press Photo - John Boyle

John Boyle holds aloft the Soccer Bowl '75 trophy, with Francisco Marcos, Doug Wark, Stewart Scullion and Coach Eddie Firmani joining in with the celebrations.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Mark Longwell

A recent photo of Mark Longwell enjoying a round of golf. Mark was with the Rowdies between 1983 and 1984.

Many thanks to Mark's wife Catherine for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photo - Graham Paddon

Graham Paddon puts in a cross during Soccer Bowl '78 against the New York Cosmos, at Giants Stadium.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Steve Trittschuh Game Worn Jersey

Steve Trittschuh's game worn jersey from 1989.

Many thanks to David Hobarth.

Rowdies Press Photo - Gordon Jago

Coach Gordon Jago during a pre-Soccer Bowl '79 training session at Giants Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photo - Frank Worthington

A photo of former Rowdies' player Frank Worthington, whilst with Leicester City in 1972.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. Diplomats Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the Washington Diplomats, played on May 2nd, 1976, at Woodson Stadium. 

The Rowdies lost 0-2.

Rowdies Press Photo - Mark Karpun

Mark Karpun scores past New York Cosmos' goalie David Brcic, whilst former Rowdie Refik Kozic (22) can only watch. During the 1983-84 indoor season.

Rowdies Press Photo - Tommy Smith

A photo of former Rowdie Tommy Smith, whilst with Liverpool in 1965.

Rowdies Press Photo - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh arrives in style.

Rowdies Press Photo - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani during a pre-Soccer Bowl '79 training session at Giants Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photo - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle has a chance blocked by Vancouver Whitecaps' Phil Parkes, during Soccer Bowl '79, at Giants Stadium.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. Minutemen Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the Boston Minutemen, played on April 30th, 1976, at Tampa Stadium. 
The Rowdies won 1-0.

Rowdies Press Photo - Peter Roe

Peter Roe and Chicago Sting's Hans Weiner battle for the ball, during the 1983-84 indoor season at the Tampa Fairgrounds.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh outside his home in Tampa, in July 1978.

Many thanks to David Hobarth for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photo - John Gorman

Former Rowdie John Gorman in action for Tottenham Hotspur against Arsenal's Pat Rice in 1977.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies KICK Magazine

 This edition of the Rowdies KICK magazine is from the August 8th, 1978, 

game played at Tampa Stadium. An attendance of 8,374 saw the Rowdies win 3-1. 

With the goals coming from Rodney Marsh (2) and Steve Wegerle.

The team on the day was: DuBose, Auguste, Anderson (I), Fleeting, Connell,

McGuire, Wegerle (S), McLeod, Robb, Marsh, Paddon.

Substitute: Mirandinha.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. Sting Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies opening game against the Chicago Sting, played on April 24th, 1976, at Tampa Stadium. 
The Rowdies won 2-1.

Rowdies Press Photo - John Boyle

A photo of former Rowdies' player and 1975 captain John Boyle, whilst with Chelsea in 1972.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Donna Maggio and Pam Seals (Wowdies)

Wowdies Donna Maggio and Pam Seals, pose for the camera in 1983.

Many thanks to Donna for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photo - Ivan Grnja

Ivan Grnja takes a kick to the head from New York Cosmos' Carlos Alberto, at Giants Stadium in 1979.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Susie Caswell (Wowdies)

A recent photo of former Wowdie Susie Caswell with her dog Josephine, in Switzerland.

Many thanks to Susie for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photo - Keith Peacock

A photo of former Rowdies' player and Assistant Coach Keith Peacock, whilst with Charlton Athletic in 1972.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. Thunder Exhibition Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Exhibition Game against the San Antonio Thunder, played on April 10th, 1976, at the Tarpon Springs High School Football Field. 

The Rowdies tied the game 0-0.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Gavin Maguire

A recent photo of Gavin Maguire playing for the Portsmouth Legends, Gavin appeared for the Rowdies during the 1986 Coca- Cola Classic International Soccer Series.

Rowdies Press Photo - Jan Van Der Veen

Jan Van Der Veen chases after Nottingham Forest's Gary Mills, during their Exhibition Game at Tampa Stadium in 1980.

Rowdies Press Photo - Tatu

Tatu jumps for joy, after scoring against the Jacksonville Tea Men, at Tampa Stadium in 1982.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 KICK Magazine

This edition of the KICK magazine is from the June 8th, 1976, 

game played at the Philadelphia Atoms' Franklin Field. 

An attendance of 4,241 saw the Rowdies lose 1-2. 

With the goal coming from Stewart Scullion.

The team on the day was: Mausser, Auguste, Pringle, Smith, Jump, Glover, 

Scullion, Lindsay, Best, Smethurst, Marsh.

Substitute: Fink

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. Thunder Exhibition Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Exhibition Game against the San Antonio Thunder, played on April 9th, 1976, at Sarasota High School Football Field. 

The Rowdies lost 1-2.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Gary Chivers

A recent photo of Gary Chivers playing for the Chelsea Old Boys, Gary appeared for the Rowdies during the 1986 Coca- Cola Classic International Soccer Series.

Rowdies Press Photo - Perry Van Der Beck

Perry Van Der Beck tries to get the best of Tulsa Roughnecks' Bal Fernandez, during a 1983-84 indoor game at the Lakeland Civic Center.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 KICK Magazine

This edition of the KICK magazine covers the game against the Chicago Sting, 

played on the 15th July, 1983 at Soldier Field. 

The Rowdies lost the game 1-4,with the only goal scored by Mark Karpun. 

Attendance: 8,763.

The Rowdies team that day was: Stars, Myernick, Kozic, Nogly, Connell, Van Der Veen, Lund, 

Rojas, Karpun, Tatu, Baralic. 

Substitutes: Gerber, Easton.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Donna Maggio (Wowdies)

A recent photo of former Wowdie Donna Maggio (left) with her friend Karen Rocha Barron.

Many thanks to Donna for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photo - Keith Bailey

Keith Bailey grabs Chicago Sting's Ingo Peter's ankle and Rudy Glenn's jersey for leverage, during the 1-3 loss, in 1981.

Rowdies Press Photo - Lenny Glover

Lenny Glover heads the ball away from New York Cosmos Bobby Smith in 1977 at Giants Stadium.

Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

1980 Rowdies Teamphoto

Back Row: Gordon Jago (Coach); Winston DuBose; Peter Anderson; Dave Taber; Neill Roberts; Perry Van Der Beck; Petar Baralic; Paul Mott; Kevin Clinton; Keith Peacock (Asst. Coach).

Middle Row: Ted Buxton (Scout); Alfredo Beronda (Equipment Manager); Keith Bailey; Wes McLeod; Farrukh Quraishi; Steve Wegerle; Oscar Fabbiani; John Gorman; Ken Schields (Trainer).

Front Row: Peter Chandler; Manny Andruszewski; Jan Van Der Veen; Mike Connell; Refik Kozic.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Elly Heit (Wowdies)

A recent photo of former Wowdie Elly Heit Read.

Many thanks to Elly for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. Lancers Indoor Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies indoor NASL Championship Final game against the Rochester Lancers, played on March 27th, 1976, at the Bayfront Center.
The Rowdies won 6-4.

1983 Adidas Promo Cards

Luis Fernando 1983 Adidas Promo card.

Rowdies Press Photo - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani battles with San Diego Sockers' Pete Lechermann, during the 1979 Playoff Game at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photo - Neill Roberts

Neill Roberts shields the ball from Minnesota Strikers' Mike Jeffries, at Tampa Stadium in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photo - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh sits out Soccer Bowl '78 with an injury, against the New York Cosmos at Giants Stadium. With trainer Ken Schields, Coach Gordon Jago, Perry Van Der Beck and Dr. John Kauzlarich.

Carolina Lightnin' Alumni & Friends Reunion

A Rowdies related post, the Carolina Lightnin' are having a Reunion at Memorial Stadium, on October 15th, 2011. A number of former Rowdies will be attending. Including Rodney Marsh, David Power, Don Tobin and Steve Horne etc.

For more info please click on the "Carolina Lightnin' & Friends Reunion" heading above. 

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. Tornado Indoor Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies indoor Semi-Final game against the Dallas Tornado, played on March 26th, 1976, at the Bayfront Center.
The Rowdies won 6-2.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1977 Wowdies

1977 Wowdie Carolyn Carmen.

1983 Adidas Promo Cards

Franz Gerber 1983 Adidas Promo card.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 KICK Magazine

This edition of the KICK magazine covers the game against the San Diego Sockers, played on the 4th June, 1978 at the San Diego Stadium. 

The Rowdies lost the game 0-1. Attendance: 5,289.

The Rowdies team that day was: DuBose, St. Lot, Connell, Fleeting, Auguste, McGuire, Wegerle, Paddon, Robb, Marsh, Anderson (P). 

Substitutes: Crudo, Mirandinha.