WAY BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES: CELEBRITY EDITION

In the summer of 1967 club teams from around the world were invited to represent selected U.S. cities in the NPSL (National Professional Soccer League). This was an effort to boost the poularity of soccer in the United States.  The Wolverhampton Wanderers of England were chosen to represent Los Angeles and became the "L.A. Wolves."  Among these players was future Rogue Bobby Thomson.  The photo above was taken by the pool at the Sheraton Hotel in Los Angeles.  The Wolves players shown are (LtoR) Les Wilson, Dave Wagstaffe, Ernie Hunt, Graham Hawkins, and Bobby Thomson.  The shirtless, jeans wearer in the front is Davy Jones of the Monkees.  Jones knew Dave Wagstaffe from his early days in Manchester.  When the players arrived in Los Angeles Davy Jones met up with them and spent time in their company.  They were treated to shopping trips and studio visits to watch tapings of the Monkees show.  The L.A. Wolves finished their U.S. season by winning the NPSL championship.

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A sixteen year old Bob McAlinden sits on the shoulder of  Manchester City goalkeeper Bert Trautmann in 1962. 

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Jimmy Husband scores a double for Luton Town against Wolverhampton in 1977.

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A 15 year old Jimmy Husband  from the 1963 Manor Park School Magazine.

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES: VIDEO EDITION

This video is from the 1970 Cup Final replay between Chelsea and Leeds United.  It is considered to be one of the roughest and dirtiest matches ever played.  This clip shows future Memphis Rogues manager Eddie McCreadie (3) of Chelsea hammer Leeds United's Billy Bremner.  Ah' the good old days!  Crappy pitch, plain uniforms, BLACK cleats, and bad ass players!  I miss those days.

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Jimmy Husband during his time  with Luton Town FC

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Tony Field whilst with Sheffield United.

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Future Rogues teammates Phil Beal and Jimmy Husband clash in an English league match between Tottenham and Everton.

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Eddie McCreadie

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Future Rogues boss Eddie McCreadie (R) lines up for Chelsea against Manchester United's Bobby Charlton during the 1973 English football season.

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John Faulkner

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Charlie Cooke

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Bill Mishalow (20), then with the Los Angeles Aztecs, shows keeper techniques at a soccer clinic.

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Paul Cannell (9), then with the Washington Diplomats, puts pressure on the Minnesota Kicks.

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES, SORT OF

This photo shows the Rogues Roman Rosul and future Rogues goalie Gene DuChateau. As far as I know this picture was taken before the Rogues vs Oakland Stompers game played May 17, 1978 at Oakland Coliseum. The Stompers defeated the Rogues 1-0 in a shootout.

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Phil Beal (third from left), protects "the family" during his days with Tottenham Hotspur.

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