Rowdies in the original NASL era

AP Photo/Jim Bourdier

New York Cosmo's soccer star, Pele, flips through the air after a scissors kick during a game in Tampa, Fla., against the Tampa Bay Rowdies May 29, 1977.

AP Photo/Nick Ut

Tampa Bay Rowdies' Tony Crudo (23) watches holding action between Rowdy Paul Hammond (1) and California Surf Joe Clarke (20) during first half action in Anaheim, Calif., May 9, 1978.

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New York Cosmos’ Franz Beckenbauer blocks a goal attempt with a header (blocked ball is in upper right) during game on Sunday, May 29, 1977 in Tampa, Fla., against the Tampa Bay Rowdies.

AP Photo/JAB

Tampa Bay Rowdies’ forward Steve Wegerle jumps over New York Cosmos’ Franz Beckenbauer to score a goal during game on Sunday, May 29, 1977 in Tampa, Fla.

AP Photo/RFS

Giorgio Chinaglia of the New York Cosmos is sent flying by a well placed elbow from Radomir Stafanovic, left, of the Tampa Bay Rowdies during the first half of their NASL Playoff Game at rain-soaked Giants Stadium at night on Wednesday, August 10, 1977 in East Rutherford, N.J. The two teams met in a rough-and-ready best of one playoff round.

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John Boyle, Tampa Bay Rowdies, gets a ride on his teammate's shoulders as he shows off the trophy they won in the North American Soccer League Championship, Aug. 24, 1975. Tampa defeated Portland Timbers 2-0.

AP Photo/UT

California Surf Joey Clarke (20) and Tampa Bay Rowdies Dave Robb (5) go up for a header as Surf Al Trost (12) looks on during first half action on Tuesday, May 10, 1978 in Anaheim, Calif.

AP Photo/Bill Hudson

Don Ries of the Miami Toros, bumps the ball away from Mike Connell of the Tampa Bay Rowdies during action in game in Miami's Orange Bowl, June 6, 1975.

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Rowdies in the original NASL era

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