Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. Thunder Exhibition Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Exhibition Game against the San Antonio Thunder, played on April 10th, 1976, at the Tarpon Springs High School Football Field. 

The Rowdies tied the game 0-0.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Gavin Maguire

A recent photo of Gavin Maguire playing for the Portsmouth Legends, Gavin appeared for the Rowdies during the 1986 Coca- Cola Classic International Soccer Series.

Rowdies Press Photo - Jan Van Der Veen

Jan Van Der Veen chases after Nottingham Forest's Gary Mills, during their Exhibition Game at Tampa Stadium in 1980.

Rowdies Press Photo - Tatu

Tatu jumps for joy, after scoring against the Jacksonville Tea Men, at Tampa Stadium in 1982.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 KICK Magazine

This edition of the KICK magazine is from the June 8th, 1976, 

game played at the Philadelphia Atoms' Franklin Field. 

An attendance of 4,241 saw the Rowdies lose 1-2. 

With the goal coming from Stewart Scullion.

The team on the day was: Mausser, Auguste, Pringle, Smith, Jump, Glover, 

Scullion, Lindsay, Best, Smethurst, Marsh.

Substitute: Fink

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. Thunder Exhibition Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Exhibition Game against the San Antonio Thunder, played on April 9th, 1976, at Sarasota High School Football Field. 

The Rowdies lost 1-2.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Gary Chivers

A recent photo of Gary Chivers playing for the Chelsea Old Boys, Gary appeared for the Rowdies during the 1986 Coca- Cola Classic International Soccer Series.

Rowdies Press Photo - Perry Van Der Beck

Perry Van Der Beck tries to get the best of Tulsa Roughnecks' Bal Fernandez, during a 1983-84 indoor game at the Lakeland Civic Center.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 KICK Magazine

This edition of the KICK magazine covers the game against the Chicago Sting, 

played on the 15th July, 1983 at Soldier Field. 

The Rowdies lost the game 1-4,with the only goal scored by Mark Karpun. 

Attendance: 8,763.

The Rowdies team that day was: Stars, Myernick, Kozic, Nogly, Connell, Van Der Veen, Lund, 

Rojas, Karpun, Tatu, Baralic. 

Substitutes: Gerber, Easton.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Donna Maggio (Wowdies)

A recent photo of former Wowdie Donna Maggio (left) with her friend Karen Rocha Barron.

Many thanks to Donna for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photo - Keith Bailey

Keith Bailey grabs Chicago Sting's Ingo Peter's ankle and Rudy Glenn's jersey for leverage, during the 1-3 loss, in 1981.

Rowdies Press Photo - Lenny Glover

Lenny Glover heads the ball away from New York Cosmos Bobby Smith in 1977 at Giants Stadium.

Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

1980 Rowdies Teamphoto

Back Row: Gordon Jago (Coach); Winston DuBose; Peter Anderson; Dave Taber; Neill Roberts; Perry Van Der Beck; Petar Baralic; Paul Mott; Kevin Clinton; Keith Peacock (Asst. Coach).

Middle Row: Ted Buxton (Scout); Alfredo Beronda (Equipment Manager); Keith Bailey; Wes McLeod; Farrukh Quraishi; Steve Wegerle; Oscar Fabbiani; John Gorman; Ken Schields (Trainer).

Front Row: Peter Chandler; Manny Andruszewski; Jan Van Der Veen; Mike Connell; Refik Kozic.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Elly Heit (Wowdies)

A recent photo of former Wowdie Elly Heit Read.

Many thanks to Elly for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. Lancers Indoor Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies indoor NASL Championship Final game against the Rochester Lancers, played on March 27th, 1976, at the Bayfront Center.
The Rowdies won 6-4.

1983 Adidas Promo Cards

Luis Fernando 1983 Adidas Promo card.

Rowdies Press Photo - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani battles with San Diego Sockers' Pete Lechermann, during the 1979 Playoff Game at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photo - Neill Roberts

Neill Roberts shields the ball from Minnesota Strikers' Mike Jeffries, at Tampa Stadium in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photo - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh sits out Soccer Bowl '78 with an injury, against the New York Cosmos at Giants Stadium. With trainer Ken Schields, Coach Gordon Jago, Perry Van Der Beck and Dr. John Kauzlarich.

Carolina Lightnin' Alumni & Friends Reunion

A Rowdies related post, the Carolina Lightnin' are having a Reunion at Memorial Stadium, on October 15th, 2011. A number of former Rowdies will be attending. Including Rodney Marsh, David Power, Don Tobin and Steve Horne etc.

For more info please click on the "Carolina Lightnin' & Friends Reunion" heading above. 

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. Tornado Indoor Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies indoor Semi-Final game against the Dallas Tornado, played on March 26th, 1976, at the Bayfront Center.
The Rowdies won 6-2.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1977 Wowdies

1977 Wowdie Carolyn Carmen.

1983 Adidas Promo Cards

Franz Gerber 1983 Adidas Promo card.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 KICK Magazine

This edition of the KICK magazine covers the game against the San Diego Sockers, played on the 4th June, 1978 at the San Diego Stadium. 

The Rowdies lost the game 0-1. Attendance: 5,289.

The Rowdies team that day was: DuBose, St. Lot, Connell, Fleeting, Auguste, McGuire, Wegerle, Paddon, Robb, Marsh, Anderson (P). 

Substitutes: Crudo, Mirandinha.

Rowdies Press Photo - Mike Connell

Mike Connell goes over a Hull City defender, during the 1984 Exhibition Game at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photo - Paul Hammond

Goalkeeper Paul Hammond punches the ball clear from Portland Timbers'

Peter Withe, with Alex Pringle and Stewart Jump covering.

At Spartan Stadium during Soccer Bowl '75.

1983 Adidas Promo Cards

Peter Roe 1983 Adidas Promo card.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. Minutemen Indoor Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies indoor game against the Boston Minutemen, played on March 13th, 1976, at the Bayfront Center.
The Rowdies won 5-3.

Rowdies Press Photo - Wes McLeod

Wes McLeod battles with New York Cosmos' Terry Garbett, at Tampa Stadium in 1979. With Mike Connell in the background.

Many thanks to Mike Connell for this photo.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Pedro DeBrito

A recent photo of Pedro DeBrito with his brother John.

Many thanks to Felicia Bendolph-Simmons for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photo - Rodney Marsh and Frantz St. Lot

Rodney Marsh tries to stop New York Cosmos' Pele at Giants Stadium on June 19th, 1977. With Frantz St. Lot watching on. The Rowdies the game 1-3.

Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

1983 Adidas Promo Cards

Michel Lacevic 1983 Adidas Promo card.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. Diplomats Indoor Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies indoor game against the Washington Diplomats, played on March 12th, 1976, at the Bayfront Center.
The Rowdies won 9-6.

Rowdies Press Photo - Luis Fernando

Luis Fernando takes a hard dive over the ball after being tripped by a Jacksonville Tea Men defender in 1982.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Dave Power

A recent photo of Dave and Joanne Power.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies 1980 NASL Indoor Championship Mug

Front and back of a mug produced to commemorate the Rowdies winning the 1980 NASL Indoor Championship, over the Memphis Rogues on March 2nd, 1980.

Rowdies Press Photo - Alex Pringle and Arsene Auguste

Alex Pringle is outjumped by Cosmos' Pele, watched by Arsene Auguste during the Tournament of Champions Final, played on April 3rd, 1977 at Giants Stadium. The Rowdies lost the game 1-2.

Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies vs. Santos of Jamaica Exhibition Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies indoor Exhibition Game against Santos of Jamaica, played on March 6th, 1976, at the Bayfront Center.
The Rowdies won 11-4.

Rowdies Press Photo - Neill Roberts

Neill Roberts uses his head to score one of the Rowdies' two goals against the Chicago Sting, in 1984 at Tampa Stadium. With Perry Van Der Beck and Tatu amongst the action.

Rowdies Press Photo - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh Celebrates scoring against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, during the Playoffs in 1978.

Rowdies Press Photo - Stewart Jump

Stewart Jump looks on as Rowdies' goalie Paul Hammond is unable to stop New York Cosmos' Pele from scoring. With Mike Connell in the background, at Giants Stadium in 1977.

Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photo - Tatu

Tatu in action against Stoke City, during their Exhibition Game in 1984 at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

New York Cosmos' Pele and Rodney Marsh tackle each other at Giants Stadium,

in 1977.

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

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies fourth and final Exhibition Game, of their tour of Haiti, against the Victory Club of Haiti, played on January 19th, 1976, in Port Au Prince.
The Rowdies won the game 2-1.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Graham Paddon Poster

A poster from the UK comic 'Roy of The Rovers' featuring Graham Paddon as a

member of "Roy's Star Team" in 1980.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1977 KICK Magazine

This edition of the KICK magazine covers the game against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, played on the 1st July, 1977 at Lockhart Stadium. 

The Rowdies lost the game 2-3,with the goals scored by Steve Wegerle and Davie Robb. Attendance: 9,325.

The Rowdies team that day was: DuBose, Quarishi, Connell, Eagan, Anderson (I), Glover, Wegerle, McLeod, Smethurst, Marsh, Lindsay. 

Substitutes: Robb, Alston.

Rowdies Press Photo - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle watches from afar, as New York Cosmos' Franz Beckenbauer takes full control, at Giants Stadium in 1978.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Wes McLeod, Craig Fossett, Perry Van Der Beck and Rodney Marsh

Wes McLeod, Craig Fossett, Perry Van Der Beck and Rodney Marsh pose for the camera at a Rowdies Reunion.

Many thanks to Craig Fossett for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photo - Peter Anderson

Peter Anderson battles for the ball with San Diego Sockers' Rodney Bush, during the 1980 Playoffs.