Joyce Ray My mom skated against Shirley. . Of Dick Lane, Roller Derby, and Jim Croce, only Croce was a pleasure without guilt. It's called Derby Dolls. OLYMPIC AUDITORIUM ROLLER GAMES: SHIRLEY HARDMAN Shirley Hardman was the skater every T-Bird fan loved to hate before she joined the squad, then became one of the most loved. Sad, sad day. John and Ralphie opened a T-Bird training facility in Pico Rivera (the T-Bird Rollerdrome) and thus began a new era for the T-Birds, Roller Games and the sport of Roller Derby. All Rights Reserved. [10] In the 660 yards relay, the New Zealand women were leading going into the final baton change to Hardman. Joan Kazmerski (December 5, 2016) [5] Their children include Bev Peterson, who represented New Zealand in athletics at the 1990 Commonwealth Games, and Evan Peterson, who won national athletics titles in the long jump, triple jump and 400 m hurdles. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Tony Marzano Earlene was #747. Today I visit the gravesites of Roller Derby Queen, Shirley Hardman. Terri Lynch (2015) - Hall of Fame 2006 Funeral: 4 Oct 2022, Derby. Peggy O'Neal - Hall of Fame 1953 [1] The Hall of Fame was initially displayed at Madison Square Garden, where the home offices of the sport were located. And the songs still sound great. Anyone can read what you share. [8] In the 100 yards, she finished fifth in the final, posting a time of 11.3 seconds. Jo Jo Stafford Athlete. Pete Mangone Roller Derby/Games from my perspective. They were the only reason to watch. View obituary. Throughout the 1970s, Roller Games was the only league operating and kept banked track skating alive. Angelo "Dusty" Acevedo (2013) National Skating Derby, Inc. was founded in 1960 by former Roller Derby skater Herb Roberts along with its flagship team, the Los Angeles Thunderbirds (The L.A. T-Birds). Fans, do not throw anything onto the rink. There was an error deleting this problem. I grew up in L A watching the Thunderbirds. Victorian style is found in fashions and weddings, dcor and houses, holidays and parties, literature and music from the Victorian era. A system error has occurred. She was the unofficial Queen of RollerGames during this period. My parents used to go watch them at the Olympic frequently in the 60's. If you happened to watch Saturday Night Live last week on NBC, you saw the celebrity host, Mr.Charles Barkley, being his usual outrageous self, donning a wig, sitting behind a piano, and doing a hi Elmer "Elbows" Anderson - Hall of Fame 2004 Los Angeles Thunderbirds 1961 team photo 1961 Los Angeles Thunderbirds. Try again later. He is the teams all-time scorer and holds many other T-Bird and Roller Games records, including; most game skated and most years skated. Carl Payne Please reset your password. ! . Horace Daniels Rosalie Seltzer Driggers George Adams Bay City Bombers of rival Roller Derby league. Tasty tales (and recipes) from the Royal kitchens. Betty Boyd To use this feature, use a newer browser. Ted Mullen Tiffany treasures are on view in a fully restored Gilded Age mansion. She was identified with National's Texas Outlaws, although it should come as no surprise that she was trained in the original Roller Derby. Roller Derby was first televised from the Polo Grounds in NYC back in 1946, but when the game was broadcast from New York City's 69th Regiment Armory at the end of November, 1948, the sport finally captured the attention on the nation. I also remember vividly that Sunday in August when Roller Games was shown on TV. Bob Joseph (2015) What's more exciting than photos from someone's trip. Annis Jensen (2015) - Hall of Fame 1960 Coach Marion Red Smartt lead the team to several championships as the T-Birds dominated. One game was skated in 1985 with the T-Bird girls team skating against an up & coming new all-girls Roller Derby team loaded with young, well-trained skaters. Lou Guzman Ed Potter She was very manish. The Bombers defeated the T-Birds 81-79. Try one of these old-fashioned lemonade recipes from an 1862 bartenders guide. Mr. T-Bird, Ralphie Valladares, was forced to continue skating as he turned 50 in 1986. Victoriana showcases Victorian style home dcor and furniture, Victorian clothing and accessories, Victorian weddings and Christmas. Freddie Cohen 9 talking about this. Failed to delete memorial. Dennis Claybourne Other Roller Derby stars that did short stints in a T-Bird uniform include Charlie OConnell (the Bay Bombers all-time mens skater), Joanie Weston (the Bay Bombers all-time female skater), Ann Calvelo (legend), Ronnie Robinson (son of boxer Sugar Ray Robinson), among others. Anybody remember the night that it was Terri Lynch's birthday? Instead of the men skating the second period during opening phase, both teams lined up in front of their respective benches..Dick Lane was in the center with the microphone as he announced the sudden tragic death of Shirley. Chuck Davis Watch the Game and you be the judge I'm studying that era in roller derby so that I can get ideas for my (huge) painting. The movie Kansas City Bomber, starring Rachel Welch increased the popularity of the sport greatly. Lane was often assisted in the press box and the infield by Bill Hoppy Haupt. Along the way, the T-Birds have had several siblings duos and one trio. Silver Rich - Hall of Fame 2014 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Victoriana Magazine captures the pleasures and traditions of an earlier period and transforms them to be relevant to todays living - Fashion, Antiques, Home & Garden. "Roller Games" was owned by a guy named Bill Griffiths. THE LOS ANGELES T-BIRDS ARE HERE! Jerry Hill His collection of Roller Derby memorabilia is the largest in the world. does anyone remember the night a girl ran up from the crowd and threw lester quarrels briefcase out to the fans? I too watched the T Birds religously. IMDb's advanced search allows you to run extremely powerful queries over all people and titles in the database. Terry Lewis (2013) Virginia Rushing (2014) I was watching Dick Lane narrate as the highly intelligent Destroyer, master of the figure four leglock, beat the shit out of Classy Freddie Blassie. The Hawks faced the T-Birds in a highly anticipated championship series which drew the largest crowds in several years to the Olympic as the T-Bird faithful witnessed their heroes defeat the Hawks in a series that went the full seven games. William Ellison Drag images here or select from your computer for Shirley Hardman memorial. My favorites were Judy Lynch, Honey Sanchez, Ann Calvello and 747 Erlene Brown. See the article in its original context from. @TB - the phone number: Why it was Richmond 9-5171, of course. Lisa Knapp Harriet "Babe" Topel (2013) Otto Jones (2016) All her T-Bird team mates brought in a huge cake. kayd I grew up in the san fernando valley and got the chance to watch the t-birds several times with my father. This young reporter was quite mesmerized by Raquel Welch braless. Richard Haffke Quick. Joyce Young Gallery. Ronnie RAINS + Shirley HARDMAN! Rick West As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Bag Yard Mob Fight Klub Los Angeles, 90003 . [2], After marrying, Peterson competed in one final national athletics championship in 1953 before retiring to raise a family. come to mind? She was the perfect "lady heel" when she skated with the Texas Outlaws (though I understand she later joined the T-Birds) and managed to be villainous and totally entertaining at the same time. Show Hide article text (OCR) Save to Ancestry. This account has been disabled. February 9, 2015. Users can create as many collections as needed with a single copy of the software. (Page 2) I believe she skated a couple match races and was forced to skate one game on TV. - 29 Jul 1965 He could do love songs, he could do humorous songs, and in RDQ he simply combined the two perfectly.Jim CroceThe Offical Site, I'm a regular lurker at this blog and very much enjoy it. Failed to report flower. Eddie Krebs (May 16, 2017) Al Costa Annie. We thought it was the funniest thing we'd ever seen. Girl Posters . Johnny Kazar Until the early 70s when she took over a completely different role as manager of the Los Angeles Thunderbirds.&bnsp; We didn't get to see Shirley and her 'ThunderBabes' on the East Coast, but maybe some of you who saw her in that new phase of her career can share a few memories. It's in the blogger.com rules and bylaws that you can't have a roller derby post without referencing Jim Croce's "Roller Derby Queen"YouTube vid (3:53) with spoken intro(Song performance begins at 1:13)YouTube vid (2:41) of just the song performance(Better quality and with lyric included under the "more info" expansion link)Just yesterday I found (and re-watched) a VHS recording I'd made a few years ago of The Legacy of Jim Croce when it was aired by the main PBS station in the Philly area. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. The shows aired Sunday mornings & we got to see plenty of shows featuring the Thunderbirds. Kitty Nehls - Hall of Fame 2006 Aubrey Willis Ah, were has entertainment on television gone? Alohalinda Villanueva I lean towards the female skaters.Thanks for posts everyone. Jim Nolan Roy Langley Tasty tales (and recipes) from the Royal kitchens. Carolyn Barton [2] In 1944 she was successful at the South Island schools athletics championships. Carol Ann Caldwell Jean Christner Learn more about merges. Sometimes Shirley goes by various nicknames including Shirley A Hardman. Sunday night T-Bird games were one of the highest rated TV programs in the Los Angeles market for many years. Peterson was born Shirley Ngarita Hardman on 24 July 1928, to Gladys Dulcie Hardman (ne Watt) and Edwin Arthur Hardman, and she spent her early years in Invercargill. This new era for the T-Birds brought new uniforms and a drastic change of team colors. Frank Frazier Mom wasn't there, because she was a Roller Derby player, as evinced by Judy Graubart's photo in full regalia. Jerry Hickson However, four skaters were inducted and then returned to skating: Ann Calvello, Annis Jensen, Ken Monte and Charlie O'Connell. And, yes, I know 'way too much about this. Leo Reherman (2016) Adaline moved to Australia to skate for awhile. Verify and try again. She would use it frequently. Al Alison Unfortunately, the two leagues did not get along well and never hosted a grand championship that pitted the champions from each league against each other. Slideshow of unique and eye-catching vintage style tubs. Russ Massro July 6, 2006 This was frustrating and unacceptable to many of Jerry Seltzers former Roller Derby skaters and many observers believe this may have been the cause of the demise of Roller Games in 1975. There have been numerous Roller derby leagues over the years but only two that gained national prominence; Roller Derby and Roller Games. One of Derby's most underrated and beloved skaters. Ralph Vogel They lived up on a high hill in Tijuana, Mexico and easily received KTLA reception at night. Julie Patrick (2014) - Hall of Fame 2004 Armando "Marty" Martinez Elaine Everson (July 16, 2017) When she leaned over the cake to blow out the candles, Shirley Hardman came rolling out of nowhere and shoved her right into that huge cake. Wasn't Shirley Hardman with the Texas Outlaws? The Victorian mansion boasts a riot of architecture styles including Queen Anne, Eastlake, Italianate and Stick attributes. 2021. . Hall of Fame 2004, Ralph ValladaresNovember 13, 1998 He retained rights to the names and held occasional matches in 1987 and 1988. Robert Brown cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The show actually had relatively good ratings and might well have continued if not for the fall of Quintex. in L.A. during the 50s (REDD SMARTT, ROGER SCHROEDER, HELEN LISKA, TERRI LYNCH, TONI TAGG, SHIRLEY HARDMAN . hn. She enjoyed spending time with her bowling girls, golfing . The Victorian mansion boasts a riot of architecture styles including Queen Anne, Eastlake, Italianate and Stick attributes. Gene Radcliffe Riptide Battlebot LA Thunderbirds Roller Derby 1972 Team Photo. The renowned T-Birds are the team that kept the sport of Roller Derby alive from the 1970s through the 90s. IF TEARDROPS WERE ROSES Johnnie Wrice SuziQ- Adaline Hocker was my oldest cousin. [9] She was a member of the New Zealand trio, with Lesley Rowe and Dorothea Parker, that won the silver medal in the 440 yards relay with a time of 48.7 seconds. Ken Monte - Hall of Fame 1960 There was also Liz Hernandez and I think a gal who went by the name of Toni Tag.Ed. She was very pretty!!! Bob Sumsky (March 28, 2017) Copeland was the first African American to strap on a pair of roller skates for a professional roller derby team. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Not long afterward, Bill Griffiths shut down operations again. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Signed by Bill Griffith (owner)Jean ClarkLeon JacksonSh.from 22413139 . 63 records for Shirley Hardman. The home of the T-Birds was the 9000 seatOlympic Auditorium, which was routinely sold-out for T-Bird home games. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Susie Brown Hazel Roop (2013) - Hall of Fame 2010 [2][3][4] Educated at King Edward Technical College in Dunedin,[2] she married William Eric Harold Peterson in 1952. I always came in on the middle of roller derby on WOR and I used to wait for someone to go over the rail. Dolly Hansen Billy Monte Shirley J. Roller, age 97, of Manchester, MI, passed away on August 29, 2022. End of the summer look at various vintage style bathing suits. From dresses to corsets and hats to shoes and more! Hello.My name is Kelly Hardman I am the niece of the great, late Shirley Hardman.I have been writing a little memoire about her life which of course was mostly about skatingshe was definitely a character and I am hoping someday that a movie be made based on her life that represents the real roller derby. I even attended a match held in the gymnasium of the local Catholic High School. Try again later. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Annabelle "Slugger" Kealy - Hall of Fame 2004 It was a soft open, for one thing. Joyce Beasley Russ Schalk Marylin Bullock It was also thirty-three years ago, August 1, 1973, when the great SHIRLEY HARDMAN left us. Sep 1931 - Sep 2022. Many of these Roller Derby skaters had skated full-time for years and had few options for livelihood. I WOULD BUILD A STAIRWAY Thanks to Gary I was able to view Shirley as an Outlaw and the war she had with Terri Lynch. Either the visiting team stealing the win by cheating or the home team scoring 4 in an incredible fashion to grab victory from the jaws of defeat Ken, as a former resident of San Bernardino, you may remember that the Inland Center was right across the street from the Orange Show grounds. Hall of Fame 2010, Dave PoundMay 5, 2000 I was in high school when he died. This idea did not please my parents. My grandmother loved Dick Lane! Ernie Lopez "Whoa Nellie" was announcer Dick Lane's signature line. Earlene Brown Undoubtedly the most popular T-Bird over the years was little Ralphie Valladares, who skated with the T-Birds for over 30 years. Terri Lynch, Honey Sanchez, Gwen Miller and the rest of those angelic creatures could really gouge. T-Bird owner Bill Griffiths accepted a large number of the Roller Derby skaters into Roller Games. Isabelle was killed Saturday while she and her friends were on their way to a roller derby event in the San Fernando Valley. I had a friend who worked at the Inland Center and we somehow stumbled into the Roller Derby one night after he got off work. Stay tuned. Fletcher Sanders Joe Nygra - Hall of Fame 2005 86 followers. Jim Ciota Debbie Cho We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Over the years the T-Birds have skated at many of the largest arenas in the United States, including the venerable Madison Square Gardens. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Does this take me back and give me a laugh! The T-Birds went down under to Australia for the first time in many years to the delight of Aussie fans. Lenny Murro (2013) Awesome. AS an Australian fan and later a skater was very lucky to have known some of the greats Like Terri Lynch Ralphie Ronnie Rains Peter kelly Anne cavalleo and Adaline Hocker and of course the great Shirley HardmanI saketd with the Jet League for two years in Sydney before the game folded in AusGreat Day great people and great fun thanks for the memories my friendX roller games skater Barry from downm under, Hi all calling from down underWe loved the Games had all the greats out here Like Ralphie terri Lynch Liz Hernandaz Judy S Shirley Hardman Adaline Hocker and the aussie skaters Colleen Murrel Peter Kelly that was back in the early 70s love them then and now I was in the roller game training school when the games went back to the states just msissed out Love them all Barry. Gene Gammon - Hall of Fame 1959 Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Leon, Bernie & Harold Jackson each skated as a T-Bird. Take THAT, Racwuel Welch! Tyrone Jubilee Roller Girl. I was really excited to watch these rough and tough ladies. However, the baton was dropped and Hardman incorrectly retrieved it. In '49 or '50 there was a kinescoped wrestling show announced by Dick Lane, in which he also used the Whoa Nellie! vs. fi. There are over 100 all-female leagues operating in the United States and the number is growing. I hooked up with Lou Sanchez, who was forming a league in El Paso, Tex. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Search by name or location to find online obituaries. CANOGA PARK, Calif., Aug. 2 (UPI)Shirley Hardman, 34 years old, manager of the Los Angeles Thunderbirds roller derby team and a skating star with the team for 13 years, drowned in her swimming . Libby Hoover Oops, we were unable to send the email. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Shirley Hardman's skating career pretty much ended following an injury suffered in the series. @Jollette: I found some information about Roller Derby that you might find interesting. Derby Time. While. John Morrissey Bad Girl. (and I loved big John). Hall of Fame 2008-9, Ronnie RobinsonApril 14, 2001 "It was "Richmond 9-5171. if so I say Horray for Progress! Witnessing an event at the Olympic in the 1960s was unlike any other sports experience. Mark D'Amato: Jackie Garello: Shirley Hardman: George "Run Run" Jones: Ivy King: Ken Kunzelman: Russ Massro: Candi Mitchell: Doug Monte: Ken Monte: John Parker: Ed Potter (Referee) Dewitt Quarles: Howie Raines: Like many of the games of the past 20 years, it would have been better billed as an old-timers game. Hall of Fame 2004, Bernice Abar (March 30, 2017) John Johnson More information. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. on Grandpa's small B&W TV, as he hosted the wrestling (Lane, not Grandpa).As a teenager I was briefly fascinated by roller derby, and like JS, only the women. Not surprisingly, the skaters from the two leagues did not get along well. She opened a small bar in Reseda (on Vanowen and Tampa) called "The Penalty Box". It seemed the T-Birds were back! Mona Jean Payne (2015) Within just a few years, the T-Birds popularity rivaled that of the other major sports teams in Los Angeles; the Dodgers, Rams, and Lakers. A powerhouse of a skater. In 1973 Jerry Seltzer shut down Roller Derby and sold the promotional rights to Bill Griffiths. Thanks, I needed that. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. They were most often referred to as the LA T-Birds and featured stars such as Ralphie Valladares, Shirley Hardman and more. We have set your language to Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party, Fill a Christmas Hamper with Holiday Cakes, Over 1000 Rare Postcards Including Santas, Art Nouveau, Copyright 1996-2016, Victoriana Magazine. Find exactly what you're looking for! [4] In September 2004, it was opened on an official basis, with the permission and blessing of Jerry Seltzer,[5] with Powers named as its Executive Director and Curator. Victoriana divides the 19th century into categories such as Victorian Weddings, Victorian Clothing, Victorian dcor, Victorian Architecture, Victorian Houses, plus more; everything needed for Victorian era lifestyle, decorating and restoration. Roller Games (NSD) World Champions . Up for auction is an original Roller Games Gazette dated June 1973. Weve updated the security on the site. Mickey Roberts Her death at 34 was the result of an accidental drowning. The T-Bird girls team had not skated (or trained) for years and was pieced together with older, out of shape veterans far removed from their prime. Cathie Traylor Had a crush on T.L. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. . Charles Tolbert Gloria "Miffie" Mifsud WHO WENT BEFORE ME, SO WHEN YOU CRY TEARDROPS Bob Satterfield - Hall of Fame 2012 Joe Evans During the heyday of the Thunderbirds, many of the teams biggest stars became household names in Southern California and known throughout the country. cemeteries found in Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Joel "Doc" Rabin John "Schoolboy" Creekmore Sip one of historys classic Southern refreshments. Julie Cain (2013) Lydia Rodriguez Shirley Ngarita Peterson (ne Hardman; 24 July 1928 19 July 2019) was a New Zealand track and field athlete. Currently, another comeback attempt is underway, headed by Garcia. Saw that one a couple of times! The great thing about the old Roller Derby league was the parity! From 1980, she became active in masters athletics, setting world records in various events and age-group categories, and winning multiple world masters athletics championship titles. Make sure that the file is a photo. I practiced every day after school to become part of the team! In the late 1980s sisters, Jennifer & Kristine Van Galder teamed up for a RollerGames revival. Herb Roberts Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? [2] Skaters could only be inducted after their retirement. Learning about fashion through period photographs. Bill Driggers He broke the moment's silence with a heart wrenching 'GO GO GO" which was Shirley's trademark battle cry.a battle cry that all of Games heard since she did some training of the new rookies at that time. My siblings and I always talk about the T-birds. Bobbie Seever Your Scrapbook is currently empty. I can't remember what I ate for breakfast, but I can remember the nuimber of the Olympic's ticket office. Despite the challenges, training was intense and the quality of skating was still quite high. ronnie rains roller derby obituary. Gene Vizena Nygra REMEMBER MY FRIEND When they said it was over, you switched to something else.As for Jim Croce, I had the pleasure of seeing him open for Woody Allen at the Valley Music Theater in the early 70s. There was something more transgressive about women slugging each other on skates. My dad wouldn't take us to see a live game, though, because the Olympic Auditorium was in a bad neighbor hood.WV=ranto: What Glenn Beck does on Univision. Margaret Brady (2016) I remember Shirley. Almost all the games were carried on television. Butch McCrae View of skater Ann Calvello, Duluth, MN Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images . Dr. Henry Salmon But, not surprisingly, Mr. Griffiths had one more trick up his sleeve. based on information from your browser. That is a more natural movement. Marion Red Smartt was the first coach of the team and guided them through much of the 1960s. Shirley Hardman remembers the shock she felt when a government clerk asked: "And what kind of Indian are you?" . More like this. Oh yes - Kansas City Bomber. Real. The Los Angeles Thunderbirds were the dominant and most popular team inRoller Gamesand the Bay City Bombers were the flagship team inRoller Derby. Ring it right now." I was a fanatical fan of roller derby back in the 1960's. The Los Angeles Thunderbirds were 'America's team' during the heyday of banked track roller derby and were the most popular & prolific international roller derby team in the history of the sport. The men didn't do a thing for me - they were actually playing to win. Many Los Angelinos place Lane alongside Vin Scully, Chick Hearn, and Dick Enberg as one of the greatest announcers in this early history of Los Angeles sports. Harold eventually became one of the sports biggest stars, spending many years with the Chicago Hawks. View the Full Page. Calvello was there - hair dyed a bright blond hair with purple polka dots. It's a fun event. Women's Uniforms. Eastern Warriors all the way!One of my early career aspirations was to be an Eastern Warrior. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. [6] It was, however, as a sprinter that she enjoyed the greatest success, winning the New Zealand 75 yards title every year from 1949 to 1953, and the 100 yards in 1948, 1949, 1951, 1952, and 1953. Clipped from. Built in the 20s for the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, this was a big ominous barn where boxing and wrestling matches were held along with the roller derby. Plus new games with past skaters, and the new generation of skaters. In 2005, Robert Sedillo leased the rights to use the T-Bird name. Tribute courtesy of Phil Berrier, Roller Derby Forum. Great to read Kelly Hardman's comment. View Shirley Hardman results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Bob Hein - Hall of Fame 2010 She was aggressive and mean but the fans loved her. Members of the original hall of fame are:[8], Since re-opening in 2004, the following additional members have been inducted:[8]. The league was revived as Roller Games International from 1990 to 1993. Dick Lane was always giving that phone number (sponsor?) Jack "Toddy" Geffinger (2016) - Hall of Fame 2005 Red Willis Why was it time to move on? Everything was better back then. I grew up in LA and watched Roller Games every week without fail - even subscribed to the Roller Games Gazette. Have fun replicating one of these 100 year old restaurant menus. National Skating Derby, Inc. was founded in 1960 by former Roller Derby skater Herb Roberts along with its flagship team, the Los Angeles Thunderbirds (often referred to as The L.A. . My ''Aunt Marge'' loved her. Don Leite Robert Sedillo died suddenly and unexpectedly in late 2009 and non-payment of his name rights fees resulted in the name being returned to Bill Griffiths who subsequently sold those rights to former Roller Games star Stephanie Garcia. In the early 70s, the T-Birds soared to new heights as fans packed arenas in Los Angeles and across the country. She was seriously injured during an interleague series against the Bay Bombers in 1968 or 1969 and she was never the same. Both leagues had always had extremely talented, competitive skaters, but in the 1970s Roller Games began to focus more and more on theatrics and entertainment. Such names as Honey Sanchez, Sally Vega, Shirley Hardman.. | Roller derby, Team photos, Roller During much of the 1960s and 70s, T-Bird games were broadcast in prime time by KTLA in Los Angeles and also shown in many other markets in the United States as well as internationally. A NEW STAIRCASE BEGAN, "Toughie" BrasuhnAugust 7, 1971 Examples of 1920 fashion including descriptions and prices are featured in this 1920s clothing catalog. Users can create as many collections as needed with a single copy of the software. View obituary. In 1972 the T-Birds set the all-time single-game attendance record for Roller Derby as 51,000 fans jammed into White Sox Park in Chicago to see the T-Birds in action. We went to see LA Tbirds in '66 or '67. 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