[1][2] Her father died in 1934, and after her mother died in 1943 she was placed in an orphanage. I don't think anyone worked the crowd better. Darryle Davis (2014) Instead of skating several times per week, the T-Birds now usually only skated once a week and did much less travel. She was seriously injured during an interleague series against the Bay Bombers in 1968 or 1969 and she was never the same. I even attended a match held in the gymnasium of the local Catholic High School. "It was "Richmond 9-5171. In '49 or '50 there was a kinescoped wrestling show announced by Dick Lane, in which he also used the Whoa Nellie! Eastern Warriors all the way!One of my early career aspirations was to be an Eastern Warrior. Jules Illies 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. Bill Griffiths, Sr (2015) Otto Bongo Ken Monte - Hall of Fame 1960 Lane started his Roller Derby broadcasting career in 1951 and then joined KTLA and the T-Birds in the 60s. Hall of Fame 2010, Dave PoundMay 5, 2000 It is very awesome to see her name on here, I will never forget her. So much so, that I dreamed one day I would be a roller derby skater. 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. 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 liked those games but I'll always be a T-Bird fan. And the songs still sound great. We LOVED watching the T-Birds on TV. Josephine "Ma" Bogash - Hall of Fame 1952 End of the summer look at various vintage style bathing suits. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Arlynne Buchman I was in high school when he died. Mary "Millie" Cooper Oops, something didn't work. Shirley may have been a real fire ball in the ring but she was very much a humanitarian in real life, she loved kids and animals. In 1980 the team packed arenas throughout Mexico on a tour that included several sell-outs at the 30,000 seat Copper Dome in Mexico City. Sherry Jackson (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. Weve updated the security on the site. Robert Brown Those were great daysquite simple and uncomplicated compared to what our world has become. It may be a fun time, but I don't consider it real roller derby. I grew up in LA and watched Roller Games every week without fail - even subscribed to the Roller Games Gazette. End of the summer look at various vintage style bathing suits. 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. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Ralph Vogel Joyce Ray Try again later. Dorothy "Johnnie" Kobusch But if anyone knows more about that series would love to hear from you. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The T-Birds went down under to Australia for the first time in many years to the delight of Aussie fans. Brad Lemkuhl Paul Milane - Hall of Fame 2008-9 Former skater Lou Sanchez used the T-Bird name to host games in 2003. Sonny Rimatello Johnny Karp - Hall of Fame 2004 You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Show Hide article text (OCR) Save to Ancestry. Herb Roberts Women's Uniforms. Bio by: Bobb Edwards Betty Boyd 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. The show actually had relatively good ratings and might well have continued if not for the fall of Quintex. 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: In 1978, the Chicago Hawks, lead by former T-Bird Harold Jackson and his brother Bernie, went undefeated during the regular season, crushing the T-Birds in most of these games. [2], After marrying, Peterson competed in one final national athletics championship in 1953 before retiring to raise a family. The shows aired Sunday mornings & we got to see plenty of shows featuring the Thunderbirds. Carl Payne Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). How about "Skinny Minnie" Miller. ok, I just learned 2 things: guys also play roller derby, and they used to use they real names. In the early 70s, the T-Birds soared to new heights as fans packed arenas in Los Angeles and across the country. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? It was a soft open, for one thing. In 2007, the T-Bird skaters were trained under the guidance of Harold and Bernie Jackson and held a few games at the Pomona Fairgrounds. While. Mary Gardner - Hall of Fame 2008-9 To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. This account has been disabled. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Post Comments For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Donald Batiste Eddie Krebs (May 16, 2017) SAN FERNANDO VALLEY. Between 1965 and 1973, Hardman skated for the New York Bombers, Texas Outlaws, and Los Angeles T-Birds, helping the latter win the World Championship in 1971. There was a problem getting your location. Connie Beal Throughout the 1970s, Roller Games was the only league operating and kept banked track skating alive. Everyone loves a tea party. Earlene was #747. Chuck Davis Bobbie Seever Shirley Hardman remembers the shock she felt when a government clerk asked: "And what kind of Indian are you?" . Sep 1934 - Sep 2022. Louise Brower Hardman died young, following a tragic accident, and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Ch. Riptide Battlebot Joe Fuoti (2014) In the 1990s ESPN broadcast classic Roller Games matches, mostly as filler for their 24-hour network. 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. Bus Gesser Harold eventually became one of the sports biggest stars, spending many years with the Chicago Hawks. Mom lives in Palm Desert, now. 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. I think I saw them skate there once and I want to say I saw them at Anaheim, Convention Center once.John Hall, chocolate pie, white suit'nuff said. A crowd of 3,500 fans saw the New York Chiefs defeat the Chicago Westerners by a score of 36 to 31. Roller Games (1961-1973) (under construction) Courtesy of several publications. Pat Murray Freddie Cohen I believe it was during the time the 747 airplane came into existance. Al Stewart Marion Red Smartt was the first coach of the team and guided them through much of the 1960s. Bob Pancioli All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Shirley Ngarita Peterson (ne Hardman; 24 July 1928 - 19 July 2019) was a New Zealand track and field athlete.She represented her country at the 1950 British Empire Games, winning a silver medal in the women's 440 yards relay.From 1980, she became active in masters athletics, setting world records in various events and age-group categories, and winning multiple world masters athletics . Family members linked to this person will appear here. Mom wasn't there, because she was a Roller Derby player, as evinced by Judy Graubart's photo in full regalia. Although the team was no longer selling out the newly named Grand Olympic, crowds were building steadily. John Johnson Mona Jean Payne (2015) Judy Pocchiare There was an error deleting this problem. Billy Gardner (September 2016) . Posting of memories of the Original Roller Derby Teams. With great sadness, the National Roller Derby Hall of Fame announces the sudden death of legendary star, CHARLIE O'CONNELL. Johnnie Wrice One day she was found floating dead in her swimming pool. Joyce Beasley Blanche Lopez And what a remarkable performance it was by a real professional. He was also quite possibly the sport's youngest player, breaking into the league at . Florence "Flo" Lang It was all so exciting. Joyce Young SuziQ- Adaline Hocker was my oldest cousin. When I was a teen I went to ever ROller Games event in my town of Santa Monica, California.. then Spec Saunders open up his skating rink on the Ocean Park Pier and I went there all time. WHO WOULD GREET ME He was opening at the Santa Monica Civic for some female singer/songwriter whose name escapes me--though her publicized belief she was the reincarnation of the Virgin Mary I will always remember with a helpless snicker.Anyway, Croce did his opening actand the nutcase would NOT come out of her dressing room. Howie Raines Alice "Fuzzy" Buchek (2013) 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. I too watched the T Birds religously. It's a fun event. Today I visit the gravesites of Roller Derby Queen, Shirley Hardman. Croce performed for what seemed like 2 1/2 hours, finally exiting only because he claimed he'd sung us every song he knew well enough to perform before an audience.I remember in particular a rollicking wildly off-color Robert Burns lyric that had about 25 short verses.He seemed to be a great guy. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. In the year 2000, Bill Griffiths Jr revived the T-Birds and Roller Games International, with little success. The police said she had been floating on a raft in the pool during a party. As children my siblings and I saw the T-birds in '66 or '67.I'm going to work on a huge painting while reading up in that era of roller derb (games)Judy's Sowinski and Anorld will be featured on the painting. Superstars Danny Reilly, Ralphie Valladares, and Ronnie Rains stayed in the mix and provided the team with marquee star power carried over from the 60s. I also grew up in the L.A. area (the San Fernando Valley). Victorian style is found in fashions and weddings, dcor and houses, holidays and parties, literature and music from the Victorian era. (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. Joann Koons (2016) Fletcher Sanders Annabelle "Slugger" Kealy - Hall of Fame 2004 So we made it a Tuesday night ritual to go watch the fans at Roller Derby after my friend got off work. 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. Otto Jones (2016) With over 10,000 fans looking on, the T-Birds skated against the RGI All-Stars at Pontiac Arena. Aficionados of the game regard Hardman as possibly the greatest of Roller Derby's female skaters. 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. Danny Reilly Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | UGC Image Use Agreement. She was always after Honey Sanchez who I believed eventually married Ralphie Valladares.Wasn't Little Iodine with the Detroit Bombers? 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. Dolly Hansen The first games being skated in 1961. There are over 100 all-female leagues operating in the United States and the number is growing. Julie Cain (2013) Zalim Fantastic Zalim Los Angeles, 0000 . Shirley Hardman (Outlaws), Terri Lynch (T-Birds), Toni Tagg (Devils), Julie Patrick (Stars), Darlene Anderson (Raiders) 1962 - Los Angeles T-Birds d. Texas Outlaws Alice Edwards The closing of the T-Bird training facility in 1985 may have been the single biggest blow to the organization in its history. DeWitt Quarles She was born March 12, 1925 in Redford, MI to Leslie and Lenora (Pardonnet) Chavey. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. George Adams Annis Jensen (2015) - Hall of Fame 1960 But was it really the end? Lenny Chenault My favorites were Judy Lynch, Honey Sanchez, Ann Calvello and 747 Erlene Brown. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Sid Harnesk - Hall of Fame 2006 But I wasn't watching roller derby. Skater. Funeral: 29 Sep 2022, Ockbrook, Derby. Hall of Fame 2004, Ralph ValladaresNovember 13, 1998 Note that I said "watch the fans," not "watch the game." The demise of this show put the nail in the T-Birds coffin. Jim Kilmartin (2016) 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. She would use it frequently. So if you want some REAL memories, contact me. Horace Daniels From dresses to corsets and hats to shoes and more! Tony Roman - Hall of Fame 2006 Users can create as many collections as needed with a single copy of the software. Throughout the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s it was home to some of the biggest boxing, wrestling, and roller derby events and has become somewhat of a landmark for boxing (and Roller Derby) history. 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. Lory Halloran Gerri Abbatella (Chaump) They have some very fast skaters and can hit pretty well. Leo Reherman (2016) Elmer "Elbows" Anderson - Hall of Fame 2004 During the heyday of the Thunderbirds, many of the teams biggest stars became household names in Southern California and known throughout the country. Alberta Sarvis (2015) Learning about fashion through period photographs. The Victorian mansion boasts a riot of architecture styles including Queen Anne, Eastlake, Italianate and Stick attributes. Over the years the T-Birds have skated at many of the largest arenas in the United States, including the venerable Madison Square Gardens. This idea did not please my parents. William Ellison LA's league is banked track, but most of the others across the country are flat track. They were most often referred to as the LA T-Birds and featured stars such as Ralphie Valladares, Shirley Hardman and more. Ernie Lopez Vintage Collectibles Software allows collectors to keep a visual record of the appearance and condition of each of their collectibles items. Jim Cook Up for auction is an original Roller Games Gazette dated June 1973. In 1990 the T-Birds skated two games in Alberta, Canada (Edmonton and Calgary). Signed by Bill Griffith (owner)Jean ClarkLeon JacksonSh.from 22413139 . This is a carousel with slides. Corlus "Leo" Quigley (July 25, 2017) They lived up on a high hill in Tijuana, Mexico and easily received KTLA reception at night. Thank you for not only a nice trip down memory lane, but until this day, I didn't know what the rules were! Marge Evans Lorain, "Little iodine Berrins would be of great help as well as some others I have been chatting with. I went to a derby at the LB Sports Arenaprobably 1977.How about Big Johnny Johnson ( and Ronnie "Psycho" Rains? Adele Hocker does anyone remember the night a girl ran up from the crowd and threw lester quarrels briefcase out to the fans? Isabelle was killed Saturday while she and her friends were on their way to a roller derby event in the San Fernando Valley. I'm surprised that more skaters didn't get injured by going down and hitting one of the railing uprights. There have been numerous Roller derby leagues over the years but only two that gained national prominence; Roller Derby and Roller Games. Armando "Marty" Martinez Cathie Traylor TO WALK UP,SOME DAY, WHEN I REACH THE TOP Try one of these old-fashioned lemonade recipes from an 1862 bartenders guide. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. T-Bird owner Bill Griffiths accepted a large number of the Roller Derby skaters into Roller Games. First of all, you have to start with the greatest jammer (scorer) of all time..Little Ralphie Valaderas, then there was the best female skater, Shirley Hardman and Terri Lynch were as tough as they come.all time lunatic team was Psycho Ronnie Rains.he would absolutely punish his body slamming it over and through the railing. George "Little Georgie" Copeland, a legendary athlete who calls Long Beach home broke the color barrier as a professional "jammer" in the 50s for the L.A. Braves and the L.A. Thunderbirds. 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. One and only Shirley Hardman. Judy Sowinkski - Hall of Fame 2004 The past few years have seen a grassroots revival of the sport, especially among women. Jerry Hickson 0 cemeteries found in Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Very entertaining. Such names as Honey Sanchez, Sally Vega, Shirley Hardman.. | Roller derby, Team photos, Roller She was the perfect heel. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. "Ooh, you're going to get it when Dad comnes home". As the cold winter months shroud us, a fleeting image of velvety green lawns and colorful flower beds begin to enter the mind. Please enter your email and password to sign in. . (Page 2) My grandparents loved this sport. 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. Along the way, the T-Birds have had several siblings duos and one trio. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Who knew who won. [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. Vintage Collectibles Software allows collectors to keep a visual record of the appearance and condition of each of their collectibles items. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The renowned T-Birds are the team that kept the sport of Roller Derby alive from the 1970s through the 90s. [2] Skaters could only be inducted after their retirement. 'RICHMOND 9 something, something" every five minutes. John Morrissey Shirley Hardman was born on 09/24/1938 and is 83 years old. Charlys Crouse I never got to the games in person. Alun alun Kaum Kaler Los Angeles . I was under the impression it was female-only, and they all used crazy names like Mercy-Less B. Ann, Porn Scar and Mimi Kane Bow Chica Wow Wow (picked at random from the International Rollergirls' Master Roster).Is this a modern thing? Red Erdman I always looked up to her as a child. Roller derby memoirs from roller derby stars. Ah, were has entertainment on television gone? Kenny Brien I also remember vividly that Sunday in August when Roller Games was shown on TV. Lane was often assisted in the press box and the infield by Bill Hoppy Haupt. 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. T-Birds). Mike Miller Athlete. Dr. Henry Salmon They scramed obscenities at the other team. The National Roller Derby Hall of Fame & Museum closed in New York City in 2015, relocating to Palm Springs, California. Don Leite Charlie "Spec" Saunders- Hall of Fame 1959 Ed Potter Death and Glory Skate Shop quietly opened its doors on Dec. 1 inside the old church at 935 W. 11th Ave. emphasis on quietly. In 1978 the team dropped the traditional red, white and blue for brand new green and gold uniforms. Ronnie RAINS + Shirley HARDMAN! 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. I just did some more research & I believe the woman who wore the 747 jersey was Earlene Brown. Gloria Seltzer Gurian There is a problem with your email/password. I eventually got put on his team - the new LA Braves. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Men doing it would just be vulgar.I had no idea there were rules, and I never figured out how they scored it. Roller Derby Skaters Shirley Hardman and Carmen Gmez Have Ties to I.E. http://www.ratcityrollergirls.com/teams.html. View pictorial tributes to skaters in the official National Roller Derby Hall of Fame here. Eddie Poore Hall of Fame 2004, Bernice Abar (March 30, 2017) Marylin Bullock Mike M. is correct. Los Angeles, California. Dennis Claybourne One comment I have about the new "roller derby" all girls leagues sprouting up all over the country. tb said"I too watched the T Birds religously. Nellie Montague (September 2016) Shirley uses "storywork", as defined by St:l scholar Dr. Joanne Archibald, with "respect, responsibility, reverence, reciprocity, holism, interrelatedness, and synergy at its centre," and invites us to imagine a . George Vogt Peggy Smalley I don't believe there was ever a match that wasn't decided in the final jam. 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. Lisa Knapp She was very manish. Pffffft on the L.A. T-Birds. Tony Pruden The Victorian mansion boasts a riot of architecture styles including Queen Anne, Eastlake, Italianate and Stick attributes. Julie Patrick (2014) - Hall of Fame 2004 Like many of the games of the past 20 years, it would have been better billed as an old-timers game. THE LOS ANGELES T-BIRDS ARE HERE! she had a little white convertable sportscar i got to ride in..I thought she was so cool. 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. In addition to the Thunderbirds, NRL teams in the USA included The New York Bombers, Philadelphia Warriors, Detroit Devils, Northern Hawks, Texas Outlaws and Brooklyn Red Devils. Games were broadcast on Channel 52, a small UHF station based in Corona, California and not always in prime time. Why was it time to move on? As the cold winter months shroud us, a fleeting image of velvety green lawns and colorful flower beds begin to enter the mind. . The movie Kansas City Bomber, starring Rachel Welch increased the popularity of the sport greatly. . They believed! A NEW STAIRCASE BEGAN, "Toughie" BrasuhnAugust 7, 1971 May Ralphie Valladares rest in peace. All Rights Reserved. Bill Driggers The Los Angeles Thunderbirds were the dominant and most popular team inRoller Gamesand the Bay City Bombers were the flagship team inRoller Derby. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Brendan McCarthy, "Down and Derby: Skating slugfest enjoys revival in the city of broad shoulders", Wholly Roller: A Brooklyn Resident pays tribute to the bygone sport of Roller Derby, Cowboys, croquet, insurance in U.S. halls of fame, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roller_Derby_Hall_of_Fame&oldid=1085539544, This page was last edited on 1 May 2022, at 02:43. Joe Kleats They took me several times with them. Calvello was there - hair dyed a bright blond hair with purple polka dots. With the determined hard work of many skaters, especially John Hall and Ralph Valladares, the T-Birds fielded a team in 1975 and began rebuilding. Libby Hoover Awesome. Los Angeles Thunderbirds 1961 team photo 1961 Los Angeles Thunderbirds. Tasty tales (and recipes) from the Royal kitchens. The fans looked like they came straight from shooting "The Name of the Rose." My grandmother loved Dick Lane! Hope to see something of the sort soon ,and THANKS!!!! Year should not be greater than current year. Maureen Hargreaves. Candi Mitchell Margaret Brady (2016) Bill "Hoppy" Haupt Taft Waters Shirley J. Roller. Lane retired in 1972 and died in 1982 and will forever be missed. See the article in its original context from. 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. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Who cared who won? Many had to take second jobs to make ends meet. Many T-Birds were hired to skate in the movie. There were all the great stars but the person who really made the matches great was the announcer, Dick Lane! In the late 1990, Roller Derby fan Gary Powers built up a collection of memorabilia, principally through buying and selling on eBay, but also with donated memorabilia from former skaters. I'm studying that era in roller derby so that I can get ideas for my (huge) painting. Witnessing an event at the Olympic in the 1960s was unlike any other sports experience. Dan Ferrari (December 14, 2016) Try again later. . Hall of Fame 2006, Bill MorrisseySeptember 14, 1996 I too grew up watching the roller derby on television and live games. Dave Arndt Charlie O'Connell (2015) - Hall of Fame 1967 For playoff and championship games, the Olympic was often not large enough so the team would hold these games as such venues as the Fabulous Forum (home of the NBA Lakers) or the L.A. Sports Arena. Does anyone know anything about the famous Bay Bombers versus Texas Outlaws series in the late Sixties? Grateful to have witness the greatness of Shirley, Hardman, John Parker, Ronnie Rains, Jim Trotter, Leroy Gonzalez, Baby Rocco, Norma Rossner, Judi Sowinski, Earlene Brown and the future nemesis of Roller Derby Nick Scopas and Jan Vallow. Ralphie was on the first squad in 1961 and skated in the final game of the Bill Griffiths era in 1993. 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