Try again. 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. Bill Griffiths, Sr (2015) This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. View of skater Ann Calvello, Duluth, MN Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images . NSD was acquired by Bill Griffiths and Jerry Hill in late 1961. Ralphie was on the first squad in 1961 and skated in the final game of the Bill Griffiths era in 1993. With over 10,000 fans looking on, the T-Birds skated against the RGI All-Stars at Pontiac Arena. Jules Illies Florence "Flo" Lang She was identified with National's Texas Outlaws, although it should come as no surprise that she was trained in the original Roller Derby. Who cared who won? Almost all the games were carried on television. All Rights Reserved. Teams in the ISC included the L.A. T-Birds, the Eastern Warriors, and several international teams: Team Canada, the Tokyo Bombers, and the Latin Libertadores. There have been numerous Roller derby leagues over the years but only two that gained national prominence; Roller Derby and Roller Games. The Roller Derby Hall of Fame, also known as the National Roller Derby Hall of Fame, was founded in 1952,[1] by the editors of the Roller Derby News paper. The red, white and blue T-Bird uniform and the stars that wore it are etched in the mind of Los Angeles sports fans forever. I grew up in LA and watched Roller Games every week without fail - even subscribed to the Roller Games Gazette. My grandmother loved Dick Lane! I also grew up in the L.A. area (the San Fernando Valley). Johnnie Wrice Billy Monte THey even used to drive from Tijuana to LA to watch the games live. Ruth Hill Occasionally, the T-Birds and Bay Bombers did skate head to head in exhibition games, and these rare events were highly anticipated by fans of both teams. There was one time the T Birds were on the verge of LOSING, and my panicked big brother couldn't bear to watch so he broke the knob off our tv trying to turn it off fast. My favorite :Roller-derby girl was Terry Lynch. Today I visit the gravesites of Roller Derby Queen, Shirley Hardman. Ivy King July 12, 2006 Hall of Fame 1953. I grew up in L A watching the Thunderbirds. The re-built T-Birds carried this success into the 1979 season as they now routinely packed the lower section of the Olympic Auditorium and skated to sold-out crowds at venues such as the San Diego Sports Arena. There are over 100 all-female leagues operating in the United States and the number is growing. Signed by Bill Griffith (owner)Jean ClarkLeon JacksonSh.from 22413139 . She was very manish. Faces. All of the Jackson brothers were Roller Games All-Stars at one time or another during their careers. Connie Beal Bill Comming Pat Murray SuziQ- Adaline Hocker was my oldest cousin. Roller Derby Shirley Hardman Signed Vintage Original Gazette Scorecard & more . Hall of Fame 1953, Russ MassroJuly 6, 2006 However, as there was only one timekeeper, the time was not ratified. Today I visit the gravesites of Roller Derby Queen, Shirley Hardman. Dick Lane was in the center with the microphone as he announced the sudden tragic death of Shirley. 86 followers. In 1989, two television producers David Sams and Mike Miller, worked with Griffiths to produce RollerGames, a U.S. television show that presented an even more theatrical variant of the sport for a national audience. Does this take me back and give me a laugh! And what a remarkable performance it was by a real professional. The police said she had been floating on a raft in the pool during a party. 4 pages, in very good condition. Oakview, Lot 264, Space 8 12 plots in from curb marker 278, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11863662/shirley-hardman. If you remember Shirley Hardman you have to remember Ann . Oh, man! Sonja Sims 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. Dick Lane Show Hide article text (OCR) Save to Ancestry. Aficionados of the game regard Hardman as possibly the greatest of Roller Derby's female skaters. More like this. Gene Vizena - Hall of Fame 2005 Shirley Hardman was the captain of the Texas Outlaws. Ken Willis Charlys Crouse But, not surprisingly, Mr. Griffiths had one more trick up his sleeve. However, four skaters were inducted and then returned to skating: Ann Calvello, Annis Jensen, Ken Monte and Charlie O'Connell. [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. Or Earlene Brown too. Or did it? And, yes, I know 'way too much about this. Examples of 1920 fashion including descriptions and prices are featured in this 1920s clothing catalog. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Debbie Cho Edith Branum Annabelle "Slugger" Kealy - Hall of Fame 2004 We lived in Montana and got LA T-Bird games on TVpoor quality black & white but we didn't know any better. Gene Gammon - Hall of Fame 1959 The voice of the T-Birds was Dick Lane, who coined the phrase whoa Nellie which has been used since by others such as Keith Jackson. Marylin Bullock Lorain, "Little iodine Berrins would be of great help as well as some others I have been chatting with. The very special connection that Skinny Minnie had with the fans was often overlooked and underplayed by management as the team began to focus attention on model type women skaters whose ability was often in question. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Shirley Hardman I found on Findagrave.com. [10] In the 660 yards relay, the New Zealand women were leading going into the final baton change to Hardman. Sep 1931 - Sep 2022. Marge Evans Dan Ferrari (December 14, 2016) The Los Angeles Times. THAT WITH TODAY'S SORROW vs. fi. Phil Kadubec We were mesmerized by the insanity of the crowd. Norma Rossner - Hall of Fame 2016 Try again later. Girl Posters . Tyrone Jubilee Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. The great thing about the old Roller Derby league was the parity! Chris Rowe Nick Kelson Adele Hocker I never got to the games in person. Hall of Fame 2007, John ParkerAugust 19, 2004 Billy Gardner (September 2016) DeWitt Quarles One comment I have about the new "roller derby" all girls leagues sprouting up all over the country. Bob Satterfield - Hall of Fame 2012 [5], At the 2002 World Masters Games in Melbourne, Peterson won the W70 triple jump gold medal with a distance of 7.32 metres.[15]. It was sort of a hybrid of roller derby and pro wrestling, complete with "heel" interviews and match races that had special stipulations, like loser takes a pie in the face. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Shirley Hardman August 1, 1973 Hall of Fame 2005. However, the baton was dropped and Hardman incorrectly retrieved it. Make sure that the file is a photo. Eye-Catching Tubs for a Vintage Bath (Slideshow). Victorian style is found in fashions and weddings, dcor and houses, holidays and parties, literature and music from the Victorian era. ( For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. During the heyday of the Thunderbirds, many of the teams biggest stars became household names in Southern California and known throughout the country. I guess it had to do with which part of the country you were in. 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. Failed to report flower. Joyce Young (and I loved big John). They lived up on a high hill in Tijuana, Mexico and easily received KTLA reception at night. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. Mona Jean Payne (2015) Jim Nolan I know some of you got to see her skate and she was simply amazing. In 1991 & 1992 the team was idle for the first time in its existence. Of course, all that intense skating took such a toll on Hardman. Calvello was there - hair dyed a bright blond hair with purple polka dots. Virginia Rushing (2014) The momentum that was building in the late 70s continued into the early 80s. It seemed the T-Birds were back! Joel "Doc" Rabin She was the perfect heel. kayd I grew up in the san fernando valley and got the chance to watch the t-birds several times with my father. New T-Bird stars emerged from the wreckage such as Harold Jackson, Donna Young, Debbie Heldon while some younger veterans took their skating to new levels, most notably Skinny Minnie Gwen Miller & Sam Washington. Jim Cook The home of the T-Birds was the 9000 seatOlympic Auditorium, which was routinely sold-out for T-Bird home games. Everyone loves a tea party. IMDb's advanced search allows you to run extremely powerful queries over all people and titles in the database. The skating on both mens and womens teams was fierce and fans were treated to Roller Games at its best. Charles Tolbert Roller derby history by former skaters. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. I always thought it strange that they played the same team over and over (the Detroit Devils comes to mind). 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. Hall of Fame 2004, Bernice Abar (March 30, 2017) I've seen the Rat City Roller Girls here in Seattle. Roller Games (NSD) World Champions . Clipped from. Terry Lewis (2013) [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. 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. In the early 70s, the T-Birds soared to new heights as fans packed arenas in Los Angeles and across the country. Thanks, I needed that. Rare game featuring Shirley Hardman. does anyone remember the night a girl ran up from the crowd and threw lester quarrels briefcase out to the fans? End of the summer look at various vintage style bathing suits. Hall of Fame 2004, Ralph ValladaresNovember 13, 1998 I even attended a match held in the gymnasium of the local Catholic High School. End of the summer look at various vintage style bathing suits. Ted Mullen see pics. This is a fan page. Hall of Fame 2010, Dave PoundMay 5, 2000 Whether you envision a fragrant Victorian garden, an old-fashioned kitchen garden, or even a contemporary garden full of the latest annuals and perennials you can spend these dreary wintry days planning a spectacular outdoor garden. Prior to that, she was a World Class athlete who specialized in shot put & discus throwing. Christmas gilded walnuts with a hidden trinket have delighted children for centuries. Why was it time to move on? You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Jesus Negron I practiced every day after school to become part of the team! As an aside, you just have to know that the "Destroyer" would correct you and note that he was "The Incredible Sensational Destroyer! Jeanette Costa (2016) Arlynne Buchman . Tonight, I viewed some classics on YouTube and it brought back childhood memories. Lisa Knapp Elmer "Elbows" Anderson - Hall of Fame 2004 . Eye-Catching Tubs for a Vintage Bath (Slideshow). Marlene Perales (2016) nv. [2] At the 2001 event in Brisbane, she won gold and bronze medals in the 80 metres hurdles and triple jump, respectively. Gerald Moyer Eastern Warriors all the way!One of my early career aspirations was to be an Eastern Warrior. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Learn more about merges. The fast skating and the hard hitting. The closing of the T-Bird training facility in 1985 may have been the single biggest blow to the organization in its history. The ESPN games were held in Las Vegas at the Showboat Casino. Alun alun Kaum Kaler Los Angeles . Wrestling had Bobo Brazil and was it Tony Morales? Why does Keezar Pavilion (sp?) I wish s one of the sports stations would air this again.Great memories. [6], In a 100 yards race at the Caledonian Ground in Dunedin in 1947, Hardman unofficially recorded 10.8 seconds, to equal the world record for the distance at that time. Joyce Beasley Up for auction is an original Roller Games Gazette dated June 1973. As the cold winter months shroud us, a fleeting image of velvety green lawns and colorful flower beds begin to enter the mind. 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. Julie Cain (2013) All her T-Bird team mates brought in a huge cake. She opened a small bar in Reseda (on Vanowen and Tampa) called "The Penalty Box". 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. The result was a lopsided victory for the opponent and an embarrassing wake up call for the once glorious T-Birds. It appeared to be the end of an amazing era. Abel Gonzalez ), Info on the next SITCOM ROOM seminar & writing tweets, What Hollywood did on its summer vacation. Gary Bickford (January 16, 2017) Many former reserve or pack skaters became featured performers but just did not have the skills to attract fans. Of Dick Lane, Roller Derby, and Jim Croce, only Croce was a pleasure without guilt. He retained rights to the names and held occasional matches in 1987 and 1988. The past few years have seen a grassroots revival of the sport, especially among women. Does this celebrated RollerGames team have another comeback in store? Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Dick Lane was always giving that phone number (sponsor?) Duluth Mn. Joe Kleats Freddie Cohen As a result, several acclaimed skaters who had never retired were not inducted. Leo Reherman (2016) Lenny Chenault Regarding Jim Croce: he delivered my most treasured concert experience. I am compelled to let you all know that the company I work for is actually bringing out a Roller Derby DVD that includes two documentaries and original game footage, you can find details here: http://www.videoservicecorp.com/Documentary/The-Roller-Derby-Chronicles/, Ken always makes us Valley kids who grew up in the 60's and 70's nostalgic. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Nellie Montague (September 2016) Peggy Smalley So during the telecast they had to do things like spray perfume on Hardman and Rocko, fan them and keep them cool - stuff like that. Because it's flat track the girls are forced to fall forward on the knees, I'd rather see them take the blocks to the chest and fall backwards on the behinds. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. T-Birds fans were left with only hopes and prayers. This young reporter was quite mesmerized by Raquel Welch braless. Peggy Brown (2014) Taft Waters Tony Marzano Bad Girl. [7], At the 1950 British Empire Games, Hardman competed in the 100 yards sprint, the 440 yards relay, and the 660 yards relay. Lane retired in 1972 and died in 1982 and will forever be missed. Jimmy Cullen Roller Games (1961-1973) (under construction) Courtesy of several publications. Terri Lynch, Honey Sanchez, Gwen Miller and the rest of those angelic creatures could really gouge. John Britton 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. Watch the Game and you be the judge Helen Gardner Butch McCrae Kim Becker Pete Mangone Sometimes Shirley goes by various nicknames including Shirley A Hardman. Julie Atkinson (2016) His collection of Roller Derby memorabilia is the largest in the world. [2], After marrying, Peterson competed in one final national athletics championship in 1953 before retiring to raise a family. '72 Roller Derby PROGRAM - Los Angeles T-BIRDS. 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