Rowdies Press Photo - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani is about to have shot at goal blocked by Washington Diplomats' Mike Dillon, in 1979.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. Racing Club of Haiti Exhibition Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies third Exhibition Game, of their tour of Haiti, against the Racing Club of Haiti, played on January 17th, 1976, in Port Au Prince.
The Rowdies won the game 4-1. With Rodney Marsh making his Rowdies debut.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Peter Ward and Craig Fossett

Peter Ward and Craig Fosset at a Rowdies Reunion.

Many thanks to Craig for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photo - Mark Karpun

Mark Karpun holds off GB Earthquakes' Fernando Clavijo, during a 1983-84 indoor game at the Lakeland Civic Center.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981 KICK Magazine

This edition of the KICK magazine covers the game against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, played on the 9th August, 1981 at Lockhart Stadium. The Rowdies lost the game 0-1. Attendance: 15,113.

The Rowdies team that day was: Keelan, Moore, Gorman, Connell, Kozic, Anderson (I), Bailey, Roe, Worthington, Fernando, Moss.
Substitutes: Roberts, Olivera.

Rowdies Press Photo - Tatu

Tatu tries his own follow-up shot, but is blocked by Minnesota Strikers' goalie Tino Lettieri, at Tampa Stadium in 1984.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. National Team of Haiti Exhibition Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies second Exhibition Game, of their tour of Haiti, against the National Team of Haiti, played on January 15th, 1976, in Port Au Prince.
The Rowdies lost the game 0-1.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Steve Walsh (Kansas)

I recently received a photo from Kathryn Sherman, of another member of the progressive rock band Kansas, wearing a Rowdies jersey, this time it's keyboard player Steve Walsh, wearing a Rodney Marsh jersey, but with the wording KANSAS on the back.

Many thanks to Kathryn for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photo - Arsene Auguste

Arsene Auguste keeps a close eye on Dallas Tornado's Kyle Rote Jr. during a game in 1977.

Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photo - Mike Connell

Mike Connell clears the ball with an over head kick, against the San Diego Sockers in 1980.

Rowdies Press Photo - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh takes on California Surf's Bob O'Leary in 1978.

Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photo - Wes McLeod

Wes McLeod leaps to avoid collision with former teammate and Tulsa Roughnecks' goalie Winston DuBose, who smothers Wes' shot on goal, at Tampa Stadium in 1984.

Signed Cards - 1986/87 Rowdies Karim Murabet

A signed Karim Murabet card.

Rowdies Press Photo - Jan Van Der Veen

Jan Van Der Veen on the ball, during a game against the San Jose Earthquakes, at Tampa Stadium in 1979.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. National Team of Haiti Exhibition Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies first Exhibition Game, of their tour of Haiti, against the National Team of Haiti, played on January 13th, 1976, in Port Au Prince.
The Rowdies tied the game 1-1.

Rowdies Press Photo - Rowdies Wall

Just about the entire Rowdies team watches as the New York Cosmos score from a free kick, at Giants Stadium in 1984. From left to right are Perry Van Der Beck, Steve Wegerle, Peter Roe, Wes McLeod, Tony Towers, goalie Arnie Mausser and leaping Mike Connell. The Rowdies were hammered 1-5.

Rowdies Press Photo - Tatu

Tatu squares off against Chicago Sting's Karl-Heinz Granitza, at Tampa Stadium in 1984. The Rowdies won the game 2-0.

1983 Rowdies Teamphoto

Standing (l to r): Al Miller (Coach), Peter Roe, JC Molina, Mark Karpun, Jurgen Stars, 

Peter Nogly, Refik Kozic, Tom Boric, Eduardo Bonvallet, Luis Fernando, 

Hugo Perez, Roy McCrohan (Asst. Coach)

Seated: Beronda (Trainer), Wes McLeod, Jimmy Easton, Manny Rojas, Gregg Thompson, 

Mike Connell, Franz Gerber, Glenn Myernick, Tatu, Michel Lacevic, Ken Shields (Trainer).

Photo given to me by Roy McCrohan.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Wes McLeod Game Worn Jersey

Wes McLeod's game worn jersey from Rodney Marsh's Testimonial Match against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, played on September 14th, 1979 at Tampa Stadium.

Wes McLeod with proud owner of the jersey - Nancy Bataille.

Many thanks to Nancy for these photos.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies KICK Magazine

Volume 2, Number 3: The Seattle Sounders were in town, May 14th. The Rowdies would win a hard fought game 3-2, with goals from Scullion and 2 from Marsh, in front of 10,342 fans.

The team that day: Mausser, Bluem, Pringle, Auguste, Jump, Lindsay, Glover, Smethurst, Scullion, Best, Marsh.
 Substitutes: Stetler, Garber, Cantillo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Soccer Bowl '75 Game Report

A newspaper clipping from Soccer Bowl '75 against the Portland Timbers, played on August 24th, 1975, at Spartan Stadium. With captain John Boyle holding aloft the trophy.
The Rowdies won 2-0.

Rowdies Press Photo - Wes McLeod

Wes McLeod can only watch as New York Cosmos' Vladislav Bogicevic shoots at goal, during Soccer Bowl '78, at Giants Stadium.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photo - Perry Van Der Beck

Perry Van Der Beck tries to manoeuvre around GB Earthquakes' Leo Cuellar, during a 1983-84 indoor game.

Rowdies Press Photo - Mark Karpun

Mark Karpun has his shot blocked in the closing seconds by former Rowdie and Tulsa Roughnecks' goalie Winston DuBose, at Tampa Stadium in 1984. The Rowdies lost the game 0-1.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Peter Anderson and Ken Schields

Peter Anderson and trainer Ken Schields meet up at a Rowdies Reunion.

Rowdies Press Photo - Tommy Smith

Tommy Smith looks dejected as New York Cosmos' Pele celebrates, during "The Greatest Game Ever". The Rowdies lost the game 4-5, on a warm July 14th, 1976 night at Yankee Stadium. 

Rowdies Press Photo - Arnie Mausser

 Arnie Mausser sprawls to block a point-blank scoring attempt by Toronto Blizzard's David Byrne. Sadly it wasn't enough, as the Rowdies were hammered 3-9, in 1984 at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs. Toros Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Playoff game against the Miami Toros, played on August 16th, 1975, at Tampa Stadium.
The Rowdies won 3-0. Which sent the Rowdies to Soccer Bowl '75.

Rowdies Press Photo - Neill Roberts

Neill Roberts knocks down a pass in front of Minnesota Strikers' Bill Crook, in 1984 at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photo - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani turns to celebrate after scoring past San Jose Earthquakes' Mike Hewitt in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photo - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh is brought down for a penalty by New York Cosmos' Werner Roth in 1978.

Rowdies Press Photo - Roy Wegerle

Roy Wergerle leaves behind three Hull City players, during their Exhibition Game at Tampa Stadium in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photo - Mark Lindsay

Mark Lindsay skips over a Golden Bay Earthquakes' defender, during the 1984 season.

Signed Cards - 1982 Rowdies Jack Brand

Jack Brand's signed Rowdies card.

Rowdies Video - AISA: Rowdies vs. Milwaukee Wave, 2/18/1987

Highlights of an American Indoor Soccer Association game between the Rowdies and the Milwaukee Wave, played at the Bayfront Center, on February 18th, 1987.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs. Metros-Croatia Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Playoff game against the Toronto Metros-Croatia, played on August 13th, 1975, at Tampa Stadium.
The Rowdies won 1-0.

Rowdies Snap Shots - 1986-87 AISA

A photo taken during a 1986-87 AISA photo shoot break, with Peter Roe, 

Tony Frankovich, Ruben Astigarraga, Tim Borer and David Dodge and the Wowdies.

Many thanks to Tony Frankovich for this photo.

Signed Cards - 1978 Rowdies Gordon Jago

Coach Gordon Jago's signed Rowdies card.

1983 McDonald's Promo Cards

Hugo Perez 1983 McDonalds Promo card.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Graham Paddon Poster

 A poster from the UK magazine 'SHOOT!' of Graham Paddon during his time

with Norwich City, in the "FOCUS ON" series from 1973.

I managed to get this autographed.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Peter Ward and Craig Fossett

Peter Ward and Craig Fossett, playing for the St. Pete Kickers, with the 1997 Over 30's Championship Trophy.

Many thanks to Craig for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs. Metro-Croatia Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the Toronto Metros-Croatia, played on August 9th, 1975, at Varsity Stadium. The Rowdies lost 1-3.

Rowdies Press Photo - 1978 Wowdies

The 1978 Wowdies at Tampa Stadium. I know the middle Wowdie is Carolyn Carmen, and the one on the right is Theresa Quelle (Thanks to Jim Jetmore). But can anyone name the other one? - If so, please could you email me, thanks!!

Rowdies Press Photo - Frank Worthington

A signed photo of Frank Worthington.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Eddie Firmani

Coach Eddie Firmani, 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.

Rowdies Press Photo - Winston DuBose

High flying Winston DuBose makes a catch during the Rowdies' 5-1 win over the Toronto Blizzard in 1980.

Rowdies Press Photo - Perry Van Der Beck

Perry Van Der Beck heads upfield, after receiving a pass from Pedro DeBrito, against the New York Cosmos, during the 1983-84 indoor season, with Refik Kozic in a Cosmos jersey.