TOM NEVERS, 1979

Tom Nevers (C) is challenged by Tony Field (R) as Jorge Berrio looks on in this rare photo from a Rogues practice session.  This photo was Taken at Tim McCarver Stadium which was the home of the AA Memphis Chicks baseball team.  The Chicks moved to Jackson, Tennessee many years ago and the stadium was later torn down.  The Rogues used Tim McCarver Stadium, The Liberty Bowl, and Overton Park as practice locations.  The Mid-South Coliseum was used for indoor season practice. There may have been other locations so if anyone has information, please let me know.

ROGUES NEWS, 1980

ROGUES NEWS, 1980

JORGE BERRIO, 1980

Jorge Berrio (17) makes a  clearance as Danny Vaughn (14) and Bob Stetler stand ready.

ROGUES vs KICKS, 1979

The Rogues' John Faulkner and Jorge Berrio double team Minnesota's Ace Ntsoelengoe in the final regular season game of the 1979 season. Memphis came up short, losing 5-2 at Minnesota.

JORGE BERRIO vs MANCHESTER CITY, 1980

Man City played in Memphis on May 17, 1980.  The game ended in a 1-1 tie with Ossie Vazquez scoring the Rogues lone goal.  Man City won the shootout and the game 2-1.  The interesting side note to this game was that Malcolm Allison, the Rogues first coach, was the Manchester City manager.  Allison was fired about six weeks before the Rogues first game in 1978 for not having assembled a team.  The owners became impatient and sacked him. 

JORGE BERRIO and FAMILY, 1980

ROGUES FAN MEMORIES

I received an e-mail from Greg who sent along some great Rogues memories and pictures.  The photo of Greg (next to his sister), his brothers and sister with Jorge Berrio and Toni Carbogniani is from the 1980 fan day.  The back of the photo is autographed by Carbogniani.  Memphis played a friendly against Crystal Palace FC of England in 1979.  Greg sent along a scan of the ticket stub that he carries in his wallet! Thanks very much to Greg for sending these.  It is VERY appreciated!

JORGE, TONI, AND ME, 1980

Another picture from the Rogues photo day.  I am with Jorge Berrio (17) and Toni Carbogniani (6).