Remembering the Original Dips of the NASL 1974-1980
Monday, May 23, 2011
First Game
The first Dips game I attended was on August 10, 1975 against the Chicago Sting. The Dips had been eliminated from the playoff contention in their previous match but still came from behind to win via penalty kicks.
Growing up in the DC area during the 70s, the Dips were the only game in town during the summer months. Their evolution from playing at a suburban Virginia high school to RFK Stadium was both exciting and maddening from a fan's point of view. No other team would send players to local malls trying to drum up an audience. Yet the players who made these appearances were always friendly and glad to talk to a kid who idolized professional athletes. If you have any Dips memories or mementos you would like to share, please send them to jreed65844@aol.com.
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