THE MEMPHIS ROGUES: March 2010

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

ROMAN ROSUL, 1978

Roman Rosul (18) clashes with Keith Furphy of the Detroit Express at Liberty Bowl Stadium on June 21, 1978. The Rogues lost 4 -1.

Monday, March 29, 2010

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES

Tom Nevers (L) from his days with the Chicago Sting.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

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!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

ROGUES vs SOUNDERS, 1979

Ruben Astigarraga challenges Seattle's Frank Barton during the Rogues 3-1 loss at the Kingdome.

Monday, March 22, 2010

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES

Charlie Cooke

Sunday, March 21, 2010

JOHN HOUSKA vs DALLAS TORNADO, 1980

John Houska (1) saves from Dallas' Njego Pesa.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

BOBBY THOMSON vs TULSA, 1978

Bobby Thomson (L) heads away from the Roughnecks' Don O' Riordan and Charlie Mitchell (6).

Thursday, March 18, 2010

CHARLIE COOKE vs SAN DIEGO, 1980

Charlie Cooke (R) challenges the Sockers' Rodney Bush as Dieter Suchanek (17) looks on.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

MEMPHIS VOGUES, 1980

Monday, March 15, 2010

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES

Bob McAlinden

Saturday, March 13, 2010

ROGUES vs ROWDIES, 1980 NASL INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

Friday, March 12, 2010

ROGUES vs WHITECAPS, 1980

Mike Stojsavlevic (15), John Faulkner (5), and Jado Hasenbegovic (25) surround the Whitecaps' Roger Kenyon (6) at Vancouver in 1980.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

MIKE STANKOVIC, 1980

Monday, March 8, 2010

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES

Mirandinha (19) in action for Brazil vs. Poland during the 1974 World Cup in West Germany.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

MIKE STOJSAVLEVIC, 1980

Friday, March 5, 2010

ROGUES SOCCER CAMP CERTIFICATE, 1980

This is my Rogues Soccer Camp certificate. It was a week long day camp directed by Bobby Thomson. Danny Vaughn coached me and the other older kids (15-16 year old group). The 1980 camp was the first and only camp put on by the Rogues. After the '80 season they were off to Calgary.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

TOM NEVERS vs CHICAGO STING, 1979

Monday, March 1, 2010

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES

Jado Hasenbegovic (15).

WELCOME!

Welcome to my tribute to the Memphis Rogues of the North American Soccer League. Both the team and the league were a big part of my life when I was a kid and I have never lost my fondness for them. The Memphis Rogues existed from 1978-1980 then moved to Calgary, Alberta, Canada and spent one season (1981) as the Calgary Boomers. After the '81 season, the team folded. I hope to bring back memories for other Rogues and NASL fans. I am also a longtime fan of Chelsea FC. There is a connection between the Rogues and Chelsea due to players like Eddie McCreadie, Charlie Cooke, Alan Birchenall, and a few others. I would enjoy hearing from other fans and former players. Most of the items displayed on the blog are from my personal collection. If you have Rogues pictures please send them and I will credit you as the source. If you are a former player, Rogues fan, or have photo scans to send PLEASE e-mail me at gorogues@gmail.com and I will gladly put them on the blog!
Enjoy!

ALL-TIME ROGUES ROSTER 1978-1980

Astigarraga, Ruben '79
Bason, Brian '79
Beal, Phil '78
Bennett, Chris '78
Berrio, Jorge '79-80
Birchenall, Alan '78
Boyarizo, Jose' '79
Bradshaw, Steve '80
Burns, Tony '78
Campolo, Ruben '79
Cannell, Paul '80
Carbognani, Antonio '80
Child, Paul '80
Cooke, Charlie '78-80
Cooper, Richard '79
D'Agostino, Paul '78; '80
Delgado, Victor '79
Devenutto, Carlos '79
DuChateau, Gene '79
Faulkner, John '78-80
Field, Tony '78-80
Gonzales, Miguel '79
Grimaldi, Dave '78-79
Hasanbegovic, Jado '79-80
Holder, Phil '78
Horne, Patrick '78
Houska, John '78-80
Huitman, Bruce '79
Husband, Jimmy '78-80
Huson, Dave '80
Johnson, Gary '78
Kelly, Eddie '78
Lemons, Fran '78
Lewis, Cleveland '78
Lovell, Steve '79
McAlinden, Bob '79
McCreadie, Eddie '78-79
McCully, Henry '78-79
Mendez, Carlos '79
Mirandinha '79
Mishalow, Bill '79
Mohrmann, Pete '78
Nevers, Tom '79-80
Nolan, Ray '78
Nwokocha, Chris '79
O'Neill, Hugh '78
Papoola, Ben '79
Pereira, Juan '79
Perfect, Lee '78
Pisano, Oscar '79
Ramanovic, Saban '78
Rosul, Alex '79
Rosul, Roman '78-79
Smillie, Neil '78-79
St. Lot, Franz '79
Stankovic, Mike '80
Steele, Jim '80
Stetler, Bob '80
Stojsavljevic, Milan '80
Stride, David '78; 80
Thomson, Bobby '78-80
Vaughn, Danny '80
Vazquez, Ossie '80
Ybarra, Rudy '79

1978 OUTDOOR RESULTS

4/1 vs Tampa Bay (A) 1-2
4/8 vs Philadelphia (H) 2-3 (OT)
4/14 vs Houston (H) 0-3
4/22 vs Philadelphia (A) 1-2
4/29 vs Tulsa (H) 0-2
5/6 vs Ft. Lauderdale (A) 2-3
5/10 vs Minnesota (A) 1-2
5/13 vs Portland (A) 0-1
5/17 vs Oakland (A) 0-1 (SO)
5/20 vs Dallas (H) 3-1
5/24 vs New York (H) 1-0
5/28 vs Detroit (A) 2-3 (OT)
6/3 vs Colorado (H) 2-0
6/7 vs San Jose (A) 1-0
6/10 vs San Diego (A) 3-4 (OT)
6/14 vs San Jose (H) 4-1
6/17 vs San Diego (H) 4-3 (OT)
6/21 vs Detroit (H) 1-4
6/24 vs Dallas (A) 0-3
6/28 vs Ft. Lauderdale (H) 1-2
7/5 vs Colorado (A) 1-0
7/9 vs Toronto (A) 1-4
7/12 vs Chicago (H) 3-2 (SO)
7/15 vs Vancouver (H) 1-2
7/20 vs Tulsa (A) 0-2
7/22 vs Houston (A) 0-1
7/26 vs Minnesota (H) 2-1 (OT)
7/29 vs Chicago (A) 1-3
8/2 vs California (H) 3-0
8/5 vs New England (H) 2-3 (OT)

1979 OUTDOOR RESULTS

3/24 vs Philadelphia (H) 1-0 (OT)
3/31 vs Tampa Bay (H) 1-2
4/6 vs Los Angeles (H) 0-1
4/14 vs Detroit (A) 0-6
4/21 vs Houston (H) 1-2 (OT)
4/28 vs New England (A) 2-0
5/5 vs California (A) 0-1
5/12 vs Tulsa (A) 0-1
5/16 vs Washington (A) 1-4
5/19 vs New England (H) 3-1
5/26 vs Ft. Lauderdale (A) 1-3
5/30 vs Tampa Bay (A) 1-2
6/2 vs San Jose (A) 1-2
6/9 vs Tulsa (H) 3-4
6/12 vs Dallas (H) 1-2
6/16 vs Seattle (A) 1-3
6/23 vs Edmonton (H) 4-2
6/26 vs Minnesota (H) 0-2
6/30 vs Dallas (A) 2-1
7/7 vs California (H) 2-3
7/10 vs Detroit (H) 0-2
7/15 vs Houston (A) 0-1
7/18 vs Chicago (A) 1-3
7/21 vs Atlanta (H) 0-6
7/26 vs San Diego (H) 3-4
7/28 vs Edmonton (A) 1-4
7/31 vs Chicago (H) 1-2 (OT)
8/5 vs Atlanta (A) 2-1
8/7 vs Rochester (H) 3-4
8/12 vs Minnesota (A) 2-5

1979-80 INDOOR RESULTS

12/7 vs California (A) 6-3
12/9 vs Minnesota (H) 3-2 (OT)
12/14 vs Tulsa (H) 8-0
12/18 vs Los Angeles (H) 5-6
12/29 vs Minnesota (A) 3-2 (OT)
1/11 vs Minnesota (H) 1-4
1/17 vs Tulsa (A) 5-3
1/20 vs California (H) 6-5
1/25 vs California (A) 8-5
2/3 vs Los Angeles (H) 7-5
2/6 vs Tulsa (A) 4-6
2/16 vs Los Angeles (A) 9-3
PLAY-OFFS
2/23 vs Minnesota (A) 3-6
2/26 vs Minnesota (H) 4-3 (OT)
2/26 vs Minnesota (H) 1-0 (mini-game)
Rogues win 2 games to 1
CHAMPIONSHIP
2/29 vs Tampa Bay (H) 5-4
3/2 vs Tampa Bay (A) 4-10
3/2 vs Tampa Bay (A) 0-1 (mini-game)
Rowdies win Championship 2 games to 1.

1980 OUTDOOR RESULTS

3/29 vs Ft. Lauderdale (H) 2-1 (SO)
4/5 vs Detroit (A) 2-4
4/12 vs San Diego (H) 1-2
4/19 vs Philadelphia (A) 1-0
4/26 vs Atlanta (H) 4-3
4/28 vs New England (A) 1-3
5/3 vs San Diego (A) 1-0
5/11 vs New York (A) 0-4
5/21 vs Minnesota (A) 2-1 (SO)
5/24 vs Houston (A) 0-1 (OT)
5/27 vs Edmonton (H) 0-1 (SO)
5/31 vs Atlanta (A) 3-0
6/3 vs Chicago (H) 3-2
6/10 vs Tampa Bay (H) 2-0
6/14 vs Vancouver (A) 0-1
6/17 vs Toronto (H) 0-2
6/21 vs Detroit (H) 2-3 (OT)
6/24 vs Chicago (A) 0-2
7/1 vs California (A) 3-2
7/4 vs Ft. Lauderdale (A) 1-2
7/12 vs Dallas (H) 2-4
7/15 vs Tulsa (H) 1-0
7/19 vs Washington (H) 1-2
7/23 vs Dallas (A) 0-2
7/27 vs Tulsa (A) 0-3
7/30 vs San Jose (A) 1-0
8/2 vs Philadelphia (H) 2-3
8/5 vs Portland (H) 2-1
8/9 vs Los Angeles (A) 2-3
8/12 vs San Jose (H) 1-0 (SO)
8/16 vs Minnesota (H) 3-4
8/23 vs Houston (H) 6-1