Thursday, 28 February 2013

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983-84 Rowdies vs. Cosmos Indoor Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983-84 indoor game against the New York Cosmos played on December 14th, 1983, at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
The Rowdies won 6-3.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies Law Enforcement Cards

Crazy George card.
This is from the 1980 and 1981 sets.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1980 Wowdies

The 1980 Wowdies rehearse their ballet moves.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1977 KICK Magazine


This edition of the KICK magazine covers the game against the New York Cosmos, 
played on the 19th June, 1977 at Giants Stadium. 
The Rowdies lost 1-3, with the only goal scored by Wes McLeod. 
Attendance: 62,394.
The Rowdies team that day was: Hammond, Quraishi, Connell, Jump, St. Lot, Anderson, 
Wegerle, McLeod, Alston, Marsh, Fink.

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983-84 Rowdies vs. Sting Indoor Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983-84 indoor game against the Chicago Sting played on December 10th, 1983, at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
The Rowdies lost 4-5.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies Law Enforcement Cards

Zeljko Bilecki card.
This is from the 1980 and 1981 sets.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mirandinha

Mirandinha, is chased by former Rowdie Ringo Cantillo, during the 1979, 1-0 Exhibition Game victory over the New England Tea Men, at the Tangerine Bowl.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Teamgroup Poster


A teamgroup poster from 1975, given away free to fans at Tampa Stadium.

Friday, 22 February 2013

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983-84 Rowdies vs. Sockers Indoor Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983-84 indoor game against the San Diego Sockers played on December 7th, 1983, at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
The Rowdies lost 3-7.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies Law Enforcement Cards

Neill Roberts card.
This is from the 1980 and 1981 sets.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1977 Goal Celebration

The Rowdies celebrate a goal against the New York Cosmos, at Tampa Stadium in 1977. With Derek Smethurst, Wes McLeod and Adrian Alston.
Many thanks to Derek for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1984 KICK Magazine


This edition of the KICK magazine is from the August 12th, 1984, 
game played at the San Diego Sockers' Jack Murphy Stadium. 
The Rowdies lost 1-5. With the only goal coming from Wes McLeod.
Attendance: 2,267.
The team this day was: Mausser, Connell, Kozic, Thompson, Van Der Beck, Wegerle (S), 
McLeod,  Roberts, Karpun, Tatu, Wegerle (R).

Rowdies Press Photos - Dave MacWilliams

Dave MacWilliams is challenged by former Rowdie and Houston Hurricane Mark Lindsay, during an indoor game at the Bayfront Center in 1979.

Monday, 18 February 2013

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983-84 Rowdies vs. Whitecaps Indoor Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983-84 indoor game against the Vancouver Whitecaps played on November 29th, 1983, at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
The Rowdies lost 4-6.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies Law Enforcement Cards

Refik Kozic card.
This is from the 1980 and 1981 sets.

Rowdies Press Photos - Gaparillo '77 Fun Run

The Rowdies take part in a fun run, with Wes Mcleod, Derek Smethurst, Kevin Eagan, Mike Connell and Mark Lindsay, during Gaparillo '77.
Many thanks to Derek Smethurst for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies Carrier Bag

A Rowdies plastic carrier bag from 1984.
Many thanks to Patricia Scifres.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

The Wowdies go through their moves during rehearsals in 1978.

Sunday, 17 February 2013

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983-84 Rowdies vs. Roughnecks Indoor Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983-84 indoor game against the Tulsa Roughnecks played on November 26th, 1983, at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
The Rowdies lost 6-7.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies Law Enforcement Cards

Dave Taber card.
This is from the 1980 and 1981 sets.

Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Smethurst

Derek Smethurst in action during the game against the New York Cosmos, at Tampa Stadium in 1977.
Many thanks to Derek for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies KICK Magazine


This edition of the Rowdies' KICK covered the Hartford Bicentennials game.
Played on May 19th, 1976 at Tampa Stadium.
The Rowdies won 5-2, with goals from Clyde Best, Rodney Marsh and Derek Smethurst (3).
 Attendance: 7,692.
The team that day: Mausser, Bluem, Pringle, Auguste, Jump, Glover, Lindsay, 
Best, Marsh, Smethurst, Scullion.
 Substitute: Cantillo.

Friday, 15 February 2013

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983-84 Rowdies vs. Roughnecks Indoor Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983-84 indoor game against the Tulsa Roughnecks played on November 19th, 1983, at the Fairgrounds Arena.
The Rowdies lost 4-7.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies Law Enforcement Cards

Oscar Fabbiani card 1.
This is from the 1980 and 1981 sets.
Many thanks to Ray Knisley.

Rowdies Press Photos - Sandje Ivanchukov

Sandje Ivanchukov coaches the youngsters, during a Fan Day at Tampa Stadium in 1979.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 KICK Magazine


This edition of the KICK magazine is from the November 18th, 1983, 
indoor game played at the Chicago Sting's Chicago Stadium.
The Rowdies lost 2-3. With the goals coming from Pedro DeBrito and Tatu.
 Attendance: 10,278.

Thursday, 14 February 2013

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983-84 Rowdies vs. Sting Indoor Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983-84 indoor game against the Chicago Sting played on November 18th, 1983, at Chicago Stadium.
The Rowdies lost 2-3.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies Law Enforcement Cards

Oscar Fabbiani card 2.
This is from the 1980 and 1981 sets.
Many thanks to Ray Knisley.

Rowdies Press Photos - Winston DuBose

Winston DuBose shakes the hand of Moscow Dynamo's goalkeeper Pilgui, before the indoor Exhibition Game at the Bayfront Center in 1979.

Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies vs. Roughnecks Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies end of 1983 game against the Tulsa Roughnecks played on September 3rd, 1983, at Tampa Stadium.
The Rowdies lost 1-3.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies Law Enforcement Cards

Peter Chandler card.
This is from the 1980 and 1981 sets.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh, whilst with Manchester City in 1975.

Saturday, 9 February 2013

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies vs. Strikers Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983 game against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers played on August 28th, 1983, at Lockhart Stadium.
The Rowdies lost 0-5.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies Law Enforcement Cards

Petar Baralic card 2.
This is from the 1980 and 1981 sets.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Wowdies Weeki Wachee Advertisement

An underwater Wowdie during a 1978 advertisement campaign for "Weeki Wachee".

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod

Wes McLeod controls midfield, during the 1979, 1-0 Exhibition Game victory over the New England Tea Men, at the Tangerine Bowl.

Friday, 8 February 2013

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies vs. Cosmos Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983 game against the New York Cosmos played on August 28th, 1983, at Giants Stadium.
The Rowdies lost 1-3.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Lee Tschantret Signed Card

A signed Lee Tschantret card, who played with the Baltimore Blast between 2000 to 2007.
Many thanks to Ray Knisley.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tony Crudo, Winston DuBose and Steve Wegerle

Tony Crudo, Winston DuBose and Steve Wegerle defend the goal during an indoor game at the Bayfront Center in 1979.

Rowdies Memorabilia - NASL Reunion Game '92 Souvenir Program

A newspaper "Souvenir Program" from the "NASL Reunion Game '92" against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, played on August 16th, 1992, at Lockhart Stadium.
With two former Rowdies on the cover - Ray Hudson and Eduardo Bonvallet.
Does anyone know what the score was, or can anyone help me with the lineups? - Thanks!!

Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu

Tatu is tackled by Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' Mick Walsh, during a game in 1983.

Thursday, 7 February 2013

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies vs. Strikers Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983 game against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers played on August 24th, 1983, at Tampa Stadium.
The Rowdies lost 1-2.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Stuart Lee Signed Card

A signed Stuart Lee card, whilst with the Los Angeles Lazers in 1987-88.
Many thanks to Ray Knisley.

Rowdies Press Photos - Gordon Jago and Jan Van Der Veen

Coach Gordon Jago shakes Jan Van Der Veen's hand after the Exhibition Game agaist Moscow Dynamo, at Tampa Stadium in 1979.

Monday, 4 February 2013

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies vs. Roughnecks Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983 game against the Tulsa Roughnecks played on August 17th, 1983, at the Exhibition Stadium.
The Rowdies lost 1-4.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Jon Parry Signed Card

A signed Jon Parry card, whilst with the Kansas City Attack in 1999.
Many thanks to Ray Knisley.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle has a kick-a-bout with a fan, during a Fan Day at Tampa Stadium in 1979.