Sunday, 24 July 2011

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.

Saturday, 23 July 2011

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.

Monday, 18 July 2011

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.

Sunday, 17 July 2011

Rowdies Press Photo - Alex Pringle


Alex Pringle tackles New York Cosmos' Pele, 
in front of the Rowdies' Bench at Tampa Stadium in 1976.

Saturday, 16 July 2011

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.

Friday, 15 July 2011

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.

Thursday, 14 July 2011

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.

Sunday, 10 July 2011

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.

Thursday, 7 July 2011

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.

Wednesday, 6 July 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1979 Rowdies Ticket Stub

A ticket stub from the Playoff Game played at Tampa Stadium, against the Philadelphia Fury on August 25th, 1979. The Rowdies won this game 1-0.
Many thanks to George Rocheleau.

Rowdies Press Photo - Derek Smethurst

Derek Smethurst stands over Dallas Tornado's goalie Kenny Cooper, during the 1976 NASL Indoor Semi-Final, which the Rowdies won 6-2.
Many thanks to Andy Northern.

Rowdies Press Photo - Mike Connell

Mike Connell tangles with Chicago Sting's Karl-Heinz Granitza, during the 1978 Playoff Game at Tampa Stadium, in which the Rowdies won 3-1.

Tuesday, 5 July 2011

Rowdies Press Photo - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani battles with ex-Rowdie, and Strikers' Arsene Auguste, at Tampa Stadium in 1980.

Rowdies Press Photo - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh heads the ball away from Chicago Sting's Gene Strenicer, in 1979.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Peter Anderson

Peter and Seretha Anderson, pictured recently at the Rowdies Reunion.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs. Comets Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the Baltimore Comets, played on July 12th, 1975, at Tampa Stadium. The Rowdies won 4-0.

Rowdies Press Photo - Refik Kozic

Refik Kozic goes toe to toe with Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' Keith Weller, in 1981.

Rowdies Press Photos - Perry Van Der Beck and Tatu

Perry Van Der Beck celebrates Tatu's goal during a 1983-84 indoor game against the New York Cosmos, at the Lakeland Civic Center.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle


 New York Cosmos' Carlos Alberto lets the ball run out of play, with Steve Wegerle,
At Giants Stadium in 1979.

Friday, 1 July 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu

Tatu looks dumbfounded as San Diego Sockers' goalie Mike Barbarick leaps to make a save just in front of the goal, at Tampa Stadium in 1982.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Mirandinha and Petar Baralic Soccer America Magazine

Mirandinha and Petar Baralic on the front cover of the April 16th, 1979 edition of 'Soccer America'.
Many thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod

Wes McLeod celebrates after scoring his second goal against the Toronto Blizzard, with Perry Van Der Beck and Jan Van Der Veen in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photo - Neill Roberts

Neill Roberts can't stand the pain after being decked in the Rowdies' 3-2 bar room brawl victory over the Detroit Express in 1980.

Rowdies Press Photos - Luis Fernando

The "Brazilian Bomber" Luis Fernando, puts a move on Jacksonville Tea Men's Jack Carmichael, at Tampa Stadium in 1981.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1979 Rowdies Ticket Stub


A ticket stub from the game played at Tampa Stadium, against the Seattle Sounders on June 2nd, 1979. The Rowdies won this game 3-0.
Many thanks to George Rocheleau.