A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the New England Tea Men, played on April 9th, 1978, at Schaefer Stadium.
The Rowdies won 2-1.
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Rowdies Press Photos - Jan Van Der Veen
Jan Van Der Veen with his wife Jill, and daughters Gaby (left) and Mary (right) in 1983.
Rowdies Press Photos - Mirandinha and Graham Paddon
Philadelphia Fury's goalkeeper Keith Von Eron grabs the ball, from Graham Paddon and Mirandinha. At Tampa Stadium in 1978.
Many thanks to Mirandinha for this photo.
Rowdies Press Photos - Camp Kickinthagrass 1987
Camp Kikinthagrass instructor Ken Jewell draws the campers attention with some fancy footwork in 1987.
Rowdies Press Photos - Pete Mohrmann
1977 to 1978 Guest player Pete Mohrmann (in White) playing for USF in 1973.
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Rogues Game Report
A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies opening game against the Memphis Rogues, played on April 1st, 1978, at Tampa Stadium.
The Rowdies won 2-1.
Rowdies Press Photos - Radomir Stefanovic and Mark Lindsay
New York Cosmos' Georgio Chinaglia gets in between Radomir Stefanovic and Mark Lindsay, to head the ball at Giants Stadium in 1977.
Rowdies Press Photos - Mirandinha
Mirandinha about to shoot during an indoor game in 1979.
Many thanks to Mirandinha for this photo.
Rowdies Press Photos - Frank Worthington
Frank Worthington in action against the Atlanta Chiefs in 1981, at Tampa Stadium.
Rowdies Snap Shots - Ringo Cantillo
A recent photo of Ringo Cantillo, with a recent addition to the Cantillo family. - Baby Wyatt William Wellner.
Many thanks to Ringo's wife Debbie for this photo.
Rowdies Press Photos - Carlos Babington
Carlos Babington's mugshot whilst with German side SG Wattenscheid 09, between 1974 to 1978.
Signed Cards - 1991 Rowdies Reno Manne
Today, I received a signed Rowdies card from 1991 Guest player Reno Manne.
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Metros-Croatia Exhibition Game Report
A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Exhibition Game against the Toronto Metros-Croatia, played on March 24th, 1978, at the Dunedin High School Field.
The Rowdies won 2-1.
Rowdies Snap Shots - Mirandinha
A recent photo of Mirandinha, in front of the "Torre de Belem", in Lisbon, Portugal, whilst he was there on holiday.
Many thanks to Mirandinha for this photo.
Rowdies Press Photos - Eddie Austin
Eddie Austin instructs the kids during a Camp Kikinthagrass session in 1984.
Rowdies Press Photos - Frank Worthington
Frank Worthington in action on his debut, against the Toronto Blizzard in 1981, with Billy Sweetzer in the background.
Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu's Jersey
A fan shows off Tatu's jersey, after he had thrown it into the crowd after scoring at Tampa Stadium in 1983.
Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani
Oscar Fabbiani celebrates scoring another goal, with Petar Baralic and Steve Wegerle joining in, at Tampa Stadium in 1979.
Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies KICK Magazine
This edition of the Rowdies' KICK covered the game against the
Golden Bay Earthquakes, played on July 4th, 1983.
The Rowdies lost 1-2, after a shootout, with Peter Nogly getting the only goal.
Attendance: 28,509.
The team this day: Boric, Myernick, Allardyce, Nogly,Thompson, Connell, Gerber,
Van Der Veen, Baralic, Tatu, Lund.
Substitutes: Kozic, Perez.
Sunday, 15 January 2012
Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Express Exhibition Game Report
Another newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Exhibition Game against the Detroit Express, played on March 18th, 1978, at the Bryant Stadium, in Lakeland.
The Rowdies won 3-2.
Rowdies Press Photos - Arsene Auguste and Jan Van Der Veen
Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' David Irving tries his best to out smart both Arsene Auguste and Jan Van Der Veen, during 1980-81 indoor season.
Rowdies Press Photos - Dennis Wit
Dennis Wit demonstrates the finer points to some of the youngsters, during the Gulf Coast Youth Soccer Competition in 1978.
Rowdies Press Photos - Mirandinha
Mirandinha races towards the New England Tea Men's goal, at Tampa Stadium in 1978.
Many thanks to Mirandinha for this photo.
Rowdies Press Photos - Jimmy McGeough
Jimmy McGeough's mugshot whilst with the Wichita Wings, in 1990-91.
Rowdies Press Photos - Stewart Jump
Stewart Jump crashes into Chicago Sting's John Kowalik, in 1977.
Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Express Exhibition Game Report
A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Exhibition Game against the Detroit Express, played on March 18th, 1978, at the Bryant Stadium, in Lakeland.
The Rowdies won 3-2.
Rowdies Press Photos - Zeljko Bilecki
Coach Zeljko Bilecki talks to his Dixie Hollins High School team in 1986.
Rowdies Snap Shots - Mirandinha
Mirandinha enjoys a picnic, during his time in Tampa in 1978.
Many thanks to Mirandinha for this photo.
Rowdies Press Photos - Paul Roe
Paul Roe fights Chicago Shoccers' Elvis Comrie for control of the ball, during the 1986-87 AISA season, at the Bayfront Center.
Saturday, 14 January 2012
Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Kicks Exhibition Game Report
A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Exhibition Game against the Minnesota Kicks, played on March 12th, 1978, at the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando.
The Rowdies won 1-0.
Rowdies Press Photos - Mirandinha
Mirandinha shoots at Manchester United's goal, during the 1978 Exhibition Game at Tampa Stadium.
Many thanks to Mirandinha for this photo.
Rowdies Press Photos - Jurgen Stars
Jurgen Stars cradles the ball, after stopping a Vancouver Whitecaps' shot, at Tampa Stadium in 1983.
Rowdies Press Photos - Pedro DeBrito
Pedro DeBrito's mugshot whilst with the Dallas Sidekicks, in 1990-91.
Rowdies Snap Shots - Mirandinha
Mirandinha with his son Rogerio, in their Tampa apartment in 1978.
Many thanks to Mirandinha for this photo.
Friday, 13 January 2012
Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Kicks Indoor Game Report
A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies indoor game against the Minnesota Kicks, played on March 10th, 1978, at the Bayfront Center.
The Rowdies won 11-2.
Rowdies Press Photos - Marcelo Carrera
Marcelo Carrera's mugshot whilst with the Dallas Sidekicks, in 1990-91.
Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Gruber
Peter Gruber wades through a crowd of young autograph hunters, during the West Pasco Youth Soccer League's opening ceremonies in 1982.
Rowdies Press Photos - Jurgen Stars
Jurgen Stars in action during the 1981-82 indoor season, at the Bayfront Center.
Rowdies Press Photos - Ian Anderson
The late Ian Anderson's mugshot whilst with the Cleveland Force, in 1980.
Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle
Steve Wegerle and Norman Struck show the kids of the Clearwater Soccer Association how to head the ball, in 1983.
Signed Cards - 1978 Rowdies Mirandinha
Today, I received a signed Rowdies card by Brazilian forward Mirandinha.
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs. Tornado Indoor Game Report
A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies indoor game against the Dallas Tornado, played on February 18th, 1978, at the Bayfront Center.
The Rowdies won 7-3.
Rowdies Snap Shots - Jan Van Der Veen and Wes McLeod
Jan Van Der Veen and Wes McLeod, during the Rowdies 1980 indoor game with the Detroit Express, at the Bayfront Center.
Many thanks to Dimetri Maderakis for this photo.
Rowdies Press Photos - Stewart Jump
Stewart Jump in action against the Boston Minutemen, at Tampa Stadium in 1975.