Rowdies' goalkeeper Zeljko Bilecki makes a spectacular save against Dynamo Moscow, with guest defenders Teun Kist and Steve Litt watching on. This was during the Exhibition Game played at Tampa Stadium on February 17th, 1979.
This edition of the Rowdies' KICKIN' magazine was for the game against The Albany Capitals, played at Tampa Stadium on April 16th, 1988. The cover featured Alan Anderson.
A recent photo of David Vaudreuil and his son Marc-Antoine, David played for the Rowdies in 1993.
Refik Kozic stick out a leg to stop Jacksonville Tea Men's Alan Green in 1981.
July 4th, 1981. Today's opponents were the San Diego Sockers, an attendance of 48,355 saw the Rowdies lose 1-2, with the only goal scored by Perry Van Der Beck.
Zoran Savic pictured with MISL All-Star goalkeeper Otto Orf. Zoran played for the Rowdies during the 1988 ASL season.
Tom Boric.
A snap shot taken from the stand of the Bayfront Center, during the 1982 indoor season of Paul Roe.
Joey Fink in the thick of it, as he takes on the Toronto Metros-Croatia defenders, whilst Davie Robb watches, at Tampa Stadium in 1977.
A recent photo of Mark Lamb with his family. Mark appeared for the Rowdies during the 1989 ASL season..jpg)
Adrian Alston heads the ball forwards on his way towards the Strikers' goal in 1977.
Steve Wegerle is shadowed by Portland Timbers' Clive Charles in 1980.
July 9th, 1983. Today's opponents were the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, a very low attendance of 8,319 saw the Rowdies lose 2-3, with the goals scored by Petar Baralic (2).
A recent photo of former Rowdies' striker Brad Smith. Brad now runs his own company 'Great Credit Now', so for all of your credit needs go to: http://www.greatcreditnow.com/
Davie Robb takes on Marijan Bradvic of the Toronto Metros-Croatia, during the game played on July 23rd, 1977 at Tampa Stadium. The Rowdies won 2-0, the goalscorers were Davie and Arsene Auguste.
Farrukh Quraishi, doing his famous 'Bobby Flay' impression.
Wowdie Pam Beckworth liked the view from the press box at Tampa Stadium, but she liked the challenge of her media related duties even more in 1981.
Alex Pringle keeping New York Cosmos' Pele in his sights, at Tampa Stadium in 1976. Alex kept Pele subdued during the entire game, which earned him Pele's jersey afterwards.
August 12th, 1981. Today's opponents were the Atlanta Chiefs, an attendance of 15,261 saw the Rowdies win 6-0, with the goals scored by Wes McLeod, Frank Worthington (2), Luis Fernando (2) and an Own Goal.
Wes McLeod and Neill Roberts celebrate by dancing after Roberts had scored against the Montreal Manic in 1981.
Rowdies' Captain John Boyle tussels with Baltimore Comets' Terry Anderson in 1975.
Rodney Marsh shoots towards the New England Tea Men's goal in 1978.
The Wowdies did more than dazzle those in attendance at Tampa Stadium. They were also involved in the community and worked hard at representing the Rowdies in an enthusiastic and professional manner.
Luis Fernando celebrates after scoring against the Jacksonville Tea Men at Tampa Stadium in 1981.
Billy Ronson's signed Rowdies card. Billy actually wore #20 that season.Classic clips from the NASL era, showing action from 1975 to 1984.
An advertisement for the St. Petersburg Times & Evening Independent, showing photos of Oscar Fabbiani, Jan Van Der Veen and Mike Connell from 1981.
Goalkeeper Kevin Keelan waves to the fans in 1981.Mark Karpun scores with a diving header to tie the game 4-4, after having just had an header kicked off the line. Sadly, the Cosmos would win the game 4-5, in 1983.
Mike Connell posing with the 1981 Mastro Subaru.
August 16th, 1981. Today's opponents were the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, an attendance of 25,650 saw the Rowdies win 3-2, with the goals scored by David Moss (2) and Luis Fernando.Brazilian Tatu scores after a head down from Mark Karpun from a Flemming Lund cross, to make it a 2-2 tied game against the Cosmos in 1983.
A recent photo of Rowdies former goalkeeper Billy Andracki, enjoying time with his daughter. Billy is now GK Coach with the Rochester Rhinos..jpg)
Derek Smethurst gets round a defender in 1977, at Tampa Stadium.
