"KORNER KICK," THE ROGUES INDOOR MASCOT, 1980

Portland had "Timber Jim," San Jose had "Crazy George," and the Memphis Rogues had... "Korner Kick!"  He (?) debuted during the 1979 - 80 indoor season.  I remember that the general fan reaction was, "What the hell IS that?" Korner Kick was a large, yellow thing in a red uniform sporting the number 1/3.  I remember it scared the crap out of some of the little kids.  Still, Korner Kick IS a part of Rogues' history so he (?) deserves a mention.

ROGUES FIRST INDOOR GOAL, 1979

This photo is titled "First Rogues goal - indoor season" but I am not sure that is correct.  It pictures the Rogues vs the Rowdies at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis.  The Rowdies were in the other division and did not play at Memphis until game 1 of the 2 game championship series.  The Rogues won the first game at home and lost the second game and the mini-game at Tampa to give the Rowdies the NASL indoor championship.

ROGUES FRANCHISE ANNOUNCEMENT, 1977

Photo from the press conference announcing the Memphis NASL franchise.  Pictured are (l to r) Harry Mangurian (team owner), Phil Woosnam (NASL Commissioner), and "Big Bill" Marcum (team owner).

ROGUES vs STING, 1980

The Rogues' Paul D' Agostino fights for control with Greg Ryan of the Sting in action from Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium during the 1980 season.

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES

Phil Holder

ROGUES PIN BACK BUTTON

ROGUES AT ROWDIES, 1978

Action from the Rogues very first game, at Tampa Stadium against the Rowdies in 1978.  Final score:  Rowdies 2 - Rogues 1.  John Faulkner scored for the Rogues, crediting him with the first goal in franchise history.  Pictured are (L to R) Bobby Thomson, unknown Rowdie, David Robb (Rowdies), Tony Burns, Paul D'Agostino, and Phil Beal.

JORGE, TONI, AND ME, 1980

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

JOHN FAULKNER AND ME, 1980

Yes, that is me at 16 years old with Rogues' captain John Faulkner in 1980.  It was taken at fan photo day. 

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES

David Stride

Thanks to Ian for the photo.

CHRIS BENNETT, 1978

DAVID STRIDE vs CHICAGO STING, 1978

Just to make a correction, the Sting player identified as "Paul" Advocaat is actually Dick Advocaat who recently managed the Dutch national team.

ROGUES TEAM SHOP, 1978

RUBEN ASTIGARRAGA, 1979

ROGUES vs EARTHQUAKES, 1978

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES

Jim Steele

THE ROSUL BROTHERS, ROMAN AND ALEX, 1978

Pregame photo from the Rogues home game vs. Minnesota Kicks in 1978.  Roman (18) with the Rogues and Alex (24) of the Kicks.  Later the Rogues traded for Alex and the brothers were reunited.  Many thanks to Roman Rosul for sending me this photo.

ROGUES 3 - DALLAS TORNADO 1, 1978

This was the Rogues first win.  After losing the first eight games of the season, it all came together against Dallas.

ROGUES CHEERLEADERS AD, 1978

LIBERTY BOWL MEMORIAL STADIUM, HOME OF THE ROGUES 1978 - 1980

JIMMY HUSBAND vs. COSMOS

NEIL SMILLIE vs. ROWDIES, 1979

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES

Tony Burns

EDDIE MCCREADIE BIO, 1978

ROGUES GALLERY, 1978

From the top, Henry "Mad Dog" McCully, Paul D'Agostino, and Alan Birchenall.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

DISCO '78 STYLE

JOHN HOUSKA, 1978

DANNY VAUGHN, 1980

I received this photo from Danny yesterday, along with a couple of other surprises.  I first met him when he coached me at the Rogues Soccer Camp in 1980.  I was in the group of older kids.  He was a great coach and a very nice guy. Tons of good stories and just alot of fun.  He and his family live in his home state of Washington and are all doing well.  Thanks Danny!

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES

THE PEPPERTREE APARTMENTS, 1978

Hugh O'Neill, John Houska, Fran Lemons

ROGUES ROSTER, 1979

MALCOLM ALLISON, "BIG MAL"

This swarthy fellow is Malcom Allison, "Big Mal" to the English football crowd.  He was hired to be the first coach of the Rogues.  There was some sort of falling out between Allison and the Rogues' owners so he was fired before he started the job.  Things didn't turn out too bad though.  The Rogues hired Eddie McCreadie and Malcolm Allison is known as one of the biggest characters and best managers in English football.

FRANZ St. LOT, 1979

Rogues vs. Roughnecks during the 1979-'80 indoor season.

Thanks to Dave Morrison

1979 MEDIA GUIDE

Featuring Tony Field and Bobby Thomson on the cover.

ROGUES vs. EARTHQUAKES, 1980

Dave Huson, Bobby Thomson (2), and Paul D'Agostino (on ground) take on George Best.

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES

Tony Field

MIRANDINHA, 1979

ROGUES vs. COSMOS, 1980

ROGUES ON REVIEW, 1979

EARLY ROGUES LOGO, 1978

This early Rogues logo appeared on a brochure that was mailed out in 1978 to introduce the team and drum up season ticket sales.  It was replaced with the "elephant" logo. 

BOB STETTLER, 1980

ROGUES vs. ROWDIES, INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, 1980

Jimmy Husband (7) challenges Perry Van Der Beck in the deciding game of the NASL indoor championship in 1980.  The Rogues won the first game in Memphis but lost game 2 and the mini-game in Tampa, giving the Rowdies the title.

BEFORE THEY WERE ROGUES

Paul Cannell

Many thanks to Ian!

ROGUES PHOTO REVIEW, 1979

ROGUES PRESS PASS, 1980

This pass is from the very last Memphis Rogues game.  Memphis won 5-1.

ROGUES vs. PHILADELPHIA FURY, SEASON OPENER, 1979

The Rogues won 1-0!

JADO HASANBEGOVIC, 1979

Jado came to the Rogues from Chicago Sting.  This guy had legs like tree trunks!  He was a tough player and had a cannon shot.

PAUL CHILD JOINS THE ROGUES, 1980

MEMPHIS ROGUES PENNANT, 1978

This is the first Rogues souvenir I ever bought.  I got it at the first home game in 1978.  It is in pretty good shape for it's age.