MEMPHIS ROGUES vs CRYSTAL PALACE FC, 1979

Crystal Palace 3 - Rogues 1

ROGUES vs KICKS, 1980

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES

Rudy Ybarra (19), then with the L.A. Aztecs, battles Alec Lindsay of the Oakland Stompers during the 1978 Season.  Rudy came to the Rogues in 1979.
Photo courtesy of Dave at nasljerseys.com

ROGUES STAFF, 1980

I would like to ask that if any of these Rogues' staffers have photos or stories to share for the blog, please contact Andy at gorogues@gmail.com.  It will be very appreciated!

PRE-SEASON, 1979

I cut this out of the newspaper when I was a kid but didn't keep the article.  It is from a Rogues pre-season game prior to the 1979 season.  I think the opposing team in the photo is the Atlanta Chiefs   (the relocated Colorado Caribou).  Midfielder Miguel Napoli was not selected for the '79 season roster.

JOHN HOUSKA, 1978

John Houska frustrates Giorgio Chinaglia during the Rogues 1 - 0 win against the Cosmos on May 24,1978.

Very special thanks to John Houska for the autograph and the great memories.

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES

Bobby Thomson (4) tangles with Pele during the New York Cosmos vs Connecticut Bicentennials match played July 31, 1977 at Giants' Stadium.  The Cosmos won 3 - 1.  Bobby moved to the Rogues the following season.

FORMER MEMPHIS ROGUES OFFICE

This building, located at 2200 Union Avenue, served as the office for the Memphis Rogues from 1978 to 1980.  I can remember that the entrance was on the left side by the driveway.  Inside was a long counter, behind which the ticket sellers and secretaries were located.  At the back of the sales area was a hallway that led to all of the individual offices for the owners, coach, marketing, etc.  It wasn't uncommon to see players or even an owner helping out at the ticket counter.  I think we bought our season tickets from one of the owners who was working the front while the sales person was at lunch.  Can you imagine today's team owners doing that?  Oh and by the way, the Memphis Rogues phone number?  526-KICK.

ROGUES UNIFORM LETTERING, 1978

Thanks logoshak.com.

BUMPER STICKER, 1978

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES

Danny Vaughn

JAN BRATTON, "THE GOLDEN VOGUE," 1978

GOAL FAULKNER! 1980

The Rogues celebrate John Faulkner's goal against the Chicago Sting at the Liberty Bowl in 1980.  Final Score: Rogues 3, Sting 2.

MORE ROGUES FAN MEMORIES!

Rogues fan Bill sent me these great photos from the Rogues fan day on August 2, 1978, just prior to the home game against the California Surf.  Bill was seven years old (he's the one in the tank top) and attended the game with his brother, sister, and father.  The players pictured are:  Henry "Mad Dog" McCully (12), John Houska (20), Neil "Beep, Beep" Smillie (4), Tony Field (10), and Bobby "B.T. Express" Thomson (2).  Bill, thanks very much for sharing these great photos!  It is really appreciated!  If anyone else has any Rogues related photos, please e-mail them to me at gorogues@gmail.com.

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES

Paul Child

ROGUES vs MANCHESTER CITY FC, 1980

JORGE BERRIO and FAMILY, 1980

JUNIOR ROGUES CLUB APPLICATION, 1980