Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Pre-Season Prospectus

 The 1978 Rowdies Pre-Season Prospectus, which tells of the plans for

the new season.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Peter Chandler

 Peter Chandler signs autographs at Tampa Stadium in 1978.

Rowdies Press Photos - Perry Van Der Beck and Glenn Hoddle

 Rowdies' Guest player Glenn Hoddle goes with the kick, whilst Perry Van Der Beck of

the USA World Cup Team goes with his head.

Exhibition Game, played on July 4th, 1985 at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Wes McLeod Soccer Corner Magazine

 Wes McLeod is tackled during Soccer Bowl '79, on the front cover 

of the March, 1980 edition of 'Soccer Corner'.

Rowdies Press Photos - Manny Andruszewski and Oscar Fabbiani

 Manny Andruszewski and Oscar Fabbiani battle for position with San Diego Sockers'

Hugo Sanchez and Julie Vee, in front of the Rowdies goal.

From the Playoff Game at San Diego Stadium, played on the 30th August, 1979

the Rowdies lost 1-2.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Steve Wegerle Poster

 A Steve Wegerle "PLAYMAKER OF THE MONTH" poster 

from the 'IT'S SPORTS!' magazine, June edition 1980.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Ian Anderson

 Ian Anderson poses with a fan, 

during a 'Fannies' get together at Shakeys in 1981.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1982 Rowdies KICK Magazine

  This edition of the Rowdies KICK magazine is from the April 10th, 1982, 

game against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers played at Tampa Stadium. 

The Rowdies lost 2-3, with the goals coming from Zequinha and Luis Fernando..

Attendance: 25,390.

The team this day was: Stars, Bates, Connell, Kozic, Moore, Nogly, 

Zequinha, Roe, Fernando, Olivera, Pesa.

Substitutes: Gruber, McLeod.

Rowdies Press Photos - Paul Mott

 Paul Mott's mugshot from 1980.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Luis Fernando Poster

 A Luis Fernando poster from a 1982 Rowdies KICK magazine,

sponsored by "ARMY, BE ALL YOU CAN BE." 

Rowdies Snap Shots - Ian Anderson and Peter Roe

 Ian Anderson and Peter Roe pose for the cameras, 

during a 'Fannies' get together at Shakeys in 1981.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Oscar Fabbiani and Wes McLeod Soccer America Magazine

 Oscar Fabbiani and Wes McLeod celebrate a goal, on the front cover 

of the February 4th, 1980 edition of 'Soccer America'.

Rowdies Press Photo - Steve Wegerle

Soccer Bowl '78 - Steve Wegerle in full flight at Giants Stadium.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Dennis Wit

  A photo taken at the 1976 Fan Day, of Dennis Wit,

posing a fan at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981 Rowdies KICK Magazine

 This edition of the Rowdies KICK magazine is from the April 11th, 1981, 

game against the Atlanta Chiefs played at Tampa Stadium. 

The Rowdies lost 1-3, with the only goal coming from Dave Mehmet.

Attendance: 23,807.

The team this day was: DuBose, Sweetzer, Connell, Kozic, Gorman, Van Der Veen, 

Wegerle, McLeod, Worthington, Anderson, Mehmet.

Substitutes: Roberts, Kinsella, Taber.

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Roe

 Peter Roe defends against Louisville Thunder's Zoran Savic, during the

3-1 win at The Bayfront Center, played on  November 5th, 1986.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Signed T-Shirt

 A Rowdies T-Shirt signed by Ricky Hill and David Moss.

Rowdies Press Photo - Barry Kitchener

 Barry Kitchener in action during Soccer Bowl '79, at Giants Stadium

against the Vancouver Whitecaps, with Manny Andruszewski watching.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Tatu

 A fan snap of Tatu, taken in 1982.

Rowdies Press Photos - Jan Van Der Veen

 Jan Van Der Veen holds off Detroit Express' David Bradford, 

at Tampa Stadium in 1979.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Oscar Fabbiani Estadio Magazine

 Oscar Fabbiani on the front cover of a 1979 edition of the 

Chilean soccer magazine 'Estadio". 

Oscar is wearing his 'Rodney Marsh Testimonial Game' jersey.

Rowdies Snap Shots - David Mehmet

 The late David Mehmet enjoying a Rowdies' Family Day in 1981.

Rowdies Memorabilia - David Kerslake Signed Photo

 A signed photo of David Kerslake, who appeared for the Rowdies in 

1986 in the 'Coca-Cola Classic International Soccer Series'.

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Nogly

 Peter Nogly keeps on his toes to stay ahead of Toronto Blizzards' David Byrne,

at Tampa Stadium in 1982.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Boyle

 Captain John Boyle shows off the Soccer Bowl '75 trophy 

to the waiting fans at Tampa International Airport, 

upon the Rowdies return from San Jose, CA.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Washington Olivera

  A Polaroid taken at the 1982 Fan Day, of Washington Olivera posing with a fan.

Rowdies Press Photos - Washington Olivera

Washington Olivera and his nephew Enzo Olivera, at the Book Release of 

 "EL TRAPO, La Verdad De Washington Olivera", in 2016.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Washington Olivera Biography

  "EL TRAPO, La Verdad De Washington Olivera" - The biography of Washington Olivera,

the former midfield/striker.

Written by Washington's nephew Enzo Olivera, entirely in Spanish.

It tells of the difficult life of the Uruguayan player who left his mark on national football.

A footballer who would later become Cobreloa's biggest idol, and who had unforgettable 

spells with Chile's Everton and Osorno arrived in the country.

This is one of the many stories collected by Enzo, who after four years of research 

and interviews, was able to bring to light the true story of an athlete full of lights and shadows.

"The book is a true manual on how to make it in football after having nothing. 

We are a humble family, with precarious circumstances, and football was an 

opportunity for social mobility for the family. He had everything, he won all the titles, 

he was a goalscorer on all fields, but after retirement he had a hard time, 

that's why it's not just a book about goals, it's more of a story of a 

very hard life," adds the author.

Published in 2016.