Baltimore-Chesapeake Old Boys RFC

Are you over the age of 35? Did you play for Baltimore RFC, Chesapeake RFC, BACON, or Towson Old Boys? Did you play before rubber scrum caps and protective gear were part of the regular uniform, and you couldn't leave the field unless you were unconscious? Do you miss watching or playing rugby?

Baltimore-Chesapeake RFC has a growing membership of Old Boys who want to be involved again on a social or athletic level. Contact Wade Gowl for a schedule and current event information.

Contact:
Wade Gowl
3811 Jarrettsville Pike
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410)557-8325
gowlw@verizon.net

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BC Over 50's match at the Rites of Spring Tournament - May 2, 2010
BC Over 50's match at the Rites of Spring Tournament - May 2, 2010
BC & Washington - November 14, 2009
BC & Washington - November 14, 2009
BC & York Yeomen - August 22, 2009
BC & York Yeomen - August 22, 2009
BACON (Baltimore County Rugby)
BACON (Baltimore County Rugby)

The picture appears to be from a BACON team circa 1982.

Standing: Derrick McGuirk, Fred Iszrig, Tim McGann, Steve "Mad Dog" Weber, Charlie Duprez, Mike Brown, Steve Brown, Bill Howard, Loc Vetter

Kneeling: Greg Szoka, Tom Graf, Bill Miller, Frank Booth, Tom Polk, Bob Ellison

Reclining: Unknown

TOM (Towson Old Men) circa 1984
TOM (Towson Old Men) circa 1984

The TOM Picture was taken on the old Peter Gorman Memorial Pitch (now the site of the TU parking garage on Towsontown Blvd).

Kneeling: Brian Carney, Tom McCormack, Rob Diehl, Eddie Webster, Mike Elardo, Neal Brown, Don Stone, Tim Chesnutt, Matt McGlone

Standing in Back Row: Jim Norcross, Tim Cahill, Miles Larkin, Steve White, "Ichabod" Francis Lanassa, Mike Leonard (crutches), Dan Dohony, Stan Cochran, Richie McArdle, Paul Redding, Russ Clark, Pete McDowell, Marty Piepoli, Howard Jester, John Kelly, Bob Harris, Steve DeVeas, Tom Dillon, Brian Leassor.

John and Sally Bashaar's wedding (November 20, 1976)
John and Sally Bashaar's wedding (November 20, 1976)

Front row George Stamathis, Greg Szoka, Steve Frome, Dan Keizer, Sally and John Bashaar

Middle row Pat Connor, Terry Smith, Paul Oberle, Ron Polish, Bobby Bonner, Bill Howard, Andy Pons

Back row British Guy, Charlie, Derek McGurk, Dr. Frank

BC Old Boys vs. DC Poltroons on 11/23/2008
BC Old Boys vs. DC Poltroons on 11/23/2008

See how many ugly faces you can recognize...(haha)...2 young men missing from the picture are Chris Young and Patrick McElroy

Classic Old Boy Picture from the 70's...
Classic Old Boy Picture from the 70's...

The two gentleman standing are Bud Aldrich, and Dennis Murphy, who is leaning with his back against the beer truck. The guys kneeling are (from left to right) Bill Motscheidler, John Metcalf, Joe Austin, (he worked for Natty Boh at the time), Burt Hopkins and Ingo Lahnemann. We know Burt liked to drink, but name me a rugby player who doesn't. We also know he was a hooker who didn't know how to hook the ball, but instead, he would kick the crap out of the ankles of his opposite. This picture is rumored to have been used by Natty Boh as a billboard at one time.

We have learned that Bill Motscheidler is no longer with us, so we would like to extend our condolences. We do value our pioneers.

On an up note - Ingo Lahnemann is well and living in Tunkhannock , Pa. He has expressed his appreciation at being contacted and looks forward to renewing old, and making new acquaintances.

Another classic Natty Boh rugby picture...
Another classic Natty Boh rugby picture...
October 27, 2007
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November 7, 2004
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BC Old Boys first match
BC Old Boys first match
Chesapeake Old Boys 1998
Chesapeake Old Boys 1998
Chesapeake Old Boys 1981
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BC Old Boys in Bermuda 1980
BC Old Boys in Bermuda 1980
October 1981
October 1981
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