Tuesday, November 30, 2010

JOHAN CRUYFF and FRANZ BECKENBAUER, 1978




















Cruyff and Beckenbauer hang out during practice at Giants' Stadium. Cruyff had signed a contract to tour with the Cosmos as a guest player during the off season.

Friday, November 26, 2010

"MEET THE WHIRLWINDS," 1977



















The "Whirlwinds were the Dallas Tornado's cheer squad.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

FISH & CHIPS...AND STRIKERS, 1977

























Local ad for "Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips" featuring the "English Lads" from the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers. The players are (L to R) David Chadwick, Maurice Whittle, David Irving, Gordon Fearnley, Ray Lugg, Ray Hudson, Tim Parkin, Gordon Banks, and Tony Whelan. We had "Arthur Treacher's" restaurants in Memphis back in the 70's. It was pretty good. Not as good as England but pretty good.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

PAUL CANNELL, 1981

























After the 1980 season, the Detroit Express relocated to Washington, D.C. and became the new Washington Diplomats. Longtime "Dips" player Paul Cannell was purchased from the Calgary Boomers (formerly the Memphis Rogues) and made his return to D.C. and the Diplomats.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

CARLOS METIDIERI, 1971

























Rochester Lancers' star Carlos Metidieri in a 1971 photo-op.
Thanks International Soccer Archives for the photo.