The Rude Boys were a prominent ultimate team in Boston in the 1980s. They were 1982 UPA U.S. National Champions, earning the right to represent the U.S.A. at the first ever Ultimate World Championships in 1983, in Goteborg, Sweden, which they won. The famous roster of 17 members that won Nationals and Worlds included Hall of Famers Jim Herrick, who subsequently invented , and Steve "Moons" Mooney. Other members of the championship team included Peter "Wheels" Farricker, Phil "Guido" Adams, Nick "Triggerman" Donohue, Toby "Slappy" Lou, Leif "Hiya Norge" Larsen, Edwin "Stick" Dissosaway, Kent "FH" Greenwald, Joey "Y" Ritacco, Chris "World B" Heye, Joel "Woodie" Parry, Frances "Buz" Laughlin, John "New Moon" Mooney, Mark Ide, Alan "Who" Cave, and Finlay "The Franchise" Waugh. The Rude Boys were well known for their sportsmanship, fitness and camaraderie, inspiring many other teams.
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