There was also Liz Hernandez and I think a gal who went by the name of Toni Tag.Ed. I even attended a match held in the gymnasium of the local Catholic High School. 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. The movie Kansas City Bomber, starring Rachel Welch increased the popularity of the sport greatly. Gene Radcliffe Lewis "Punky" Gardner She was the perfect heel. wc. I grew up in L A watching the Thunderbirds. Jo Jo Stafford 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. She came up with icing all over her eyelashes. Finally, Shirley Hardman, who was always the "tough chick" for the other team, actually lived in San Bernardino and drowned in her home swimming pool a few years later. Annabelle "Slugger" Kealy - Hall of Fame 2004 One comment I have about the new "roller derby" all girls leagues sprouting up all over the country. Gloria "Miffie" Mifsud Like many of the games of the past 20 years, it would have been better billed as an old-timers game. The demise of this show put the nail in the T-Birds coffin. The first games being skated in 1961. And the songs still sound great. Over the years the T-Birds have skated at many of the largest arenas in the United States, including the venerable Madison Square Gardens. Wes Aronson - Hall of Fame 1953 I've seen the Rat City Roller Girls here in Seattle. Instead of skating several times per week, the T-Birds now usually only skated once a week and did much less travel. Gale Bowers (2013) Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. Hope to see something of the sort soon ,and THANKS!!!! In 1972 a rare inner league game between the T-Birds and Midwest Pioneers drew a record crowd of 52,000 to Chicagos Comiskey Park. Ralphie was on the first squad in 1961 and skated in the final game of the Bill Griffiths era in 1993. (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. It was shocking that they chose to overlook the obviously fake competition. Throughout the 1970s, Roller Games was the only league operating and kept banked track skating alive. Noel Shaw (July 19, 2017) George Adams 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. It was all so exciting. Quick. They believed! Bob Sumsky (March 28, 2017) The ESPN games were held in Las Vegas at the Showboat Casino. I grew up in LA and watched Roller Games every week without fail - even subscribed to the Roller Games Gazette. I don't believe there was ever a match that wasn't decided in the final jam. 2021. . Try again later. 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. Frank Vining It is very awesome to see her name on here, I will never forget her. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. According to an item I found in the Honolulu Star Bulletin microfilm at the library, Roller Derby debuted in Hawaii on July 21, 1954 at the Civic Auditorium. Joann Koons (2016) Clipping found in The San Bernardino County Sun in San Bernardino, California on Jul 29, 1965. 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. So if you want some REAL memories, contact me. Adaline moved to Australia to skate for awhile. WHO WENT BEFORE ME, SO WHEN YOU CRY TEARDROPS Jerry Hickson Julie Patrick (2014) - Hall of Fame 2004 Love Jim Croce's music. John "Schoolboy" Creekmore Jim Nolan 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? Skater. Alberta Sarvis (2015) Plus new games with past skaters, and the new generation of skaters. I also grew up in the L.A. area (the San Fernando Valley). Today I visit the gravesites of Roller Derby Queen, Shirley Hardman. They took me several times with them. 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. Joe Kleats They lived up on a high hill in Tijuana, Mexico and easily received KTLA reception at night. The shows aired Sunday mornings & we got to see plenty of shows featuring the Thunderbirds. Erma Caldwell Adaline was a very shy quiet person who talked in a quiet voice off screen, and played "tough" while skating..the rink looked flat on t.v., but in person it was very steep. The skating on both mens and womens teams was fierce and fans were treated to Roller Games at its best. . Bobby Campbell Roberto "El Fabuloso" Juarez THE LOS ANGELES T-BIRDS ARE HERE! Earlene was #747. It's a fun event. Isabelle was killed Saturday while she and her friends were on their way to a roller derby event in the San Fernando Valley. Roger Schroeder Shirley Hardman was the captain of the Texas Outlaws. Created by Phil Berrier for the Roller Derby Forum. Today I visit the gravesites of Roller Derby Queen, Shirley Hardman. I was in high school when he died. Jim Cook Maureen Hargreaves. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Al Alison Shirley was a life-long member of Manchester United Methodist Church and the Manchester American Legion. Her death at 34 was the result of an accidental drowning. I never got to the games in person. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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 closing of the T-Bird training facility in 1985 may have been the single biggest blow to the organization in its history. Taft Waters Tommy Atkinson - Hall of Fame 1960 Women's Uniforms. Obituaries & obituary notices in Derby. Savino Cosme (January 2017) However, as there was only one timekeeper, the time was not ratified. 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. Hazel Roop (2013) - Hall of Fame 2010 Dress up your favorite pet like this adorable dog. He was also quite possibly the sport's youngest player, breaking into the league at . Tasty tales (and recipes) from the Royal kitchens. Myrna Vandenberg (2014) Really miss that sport entertainment of sort. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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. So we made it a Tuesday night ritual to go watch the fans at Roller Derby after my friend got off work. Bay City Bombers of rival Roller Derby league. Up for auction is an original Roller Games Gazette dated June 1973. Dick Lane was in the center with the microphone as he announced the sudden tragic death of Shirley. Bad Girl. Johnny Kazar A system error has occurred. There have been numerous Roller derby leagues over the years but only two that gained national prominence; Roller Derby and Roller Games. Gail Fund (2013) Norma Rossner - Hall of Fame 2016 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 pool yesterday. I was a member of the Judy Sowinski/Liz Hernandez Fan Club when both women skated for the T-Birds. the T-Birds remained popular in Southern California, the Warriors captured the hearts of fans in Philly and became the powerhouse of the East. 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. I'm loving them. Death and Glory Skate Shop quietly opened its doors on Dec. 1 inside the old church at 935 W. 11th Ave. emphasis on quietly. Duluth Mn. Joe Fuoti (2014) I went to a derby at the LB Sports Arenaprobably 1977.How about Big Johnny Johnson ( and Ronnie "Psycho" Rains? Vintage Collectibles Software allows collectors to keep a visual record of the appearance and condition of each of their collectibles items. 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). Hank Goldberg Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. They have some very fast skaters and can hit pretty well. Who cared who won? However their women couldn't hold a candle to Joanie Weston - The Blonde Bomber with the S F Bay Bombers and her arch rival - Ann Calvello. Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | UGC Image Use Agreement. My parents used to go watch them at the Olympic frequently in the 60's. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Elaine Everson (July 16, 2017) The auditorium was built in 1924 for the 1932 Olympics. Charlie "Spec" Saunders- Hall of Fame 1959 I'm surprised that more skaters didn't get injured by going down and hitting one of the railing uprights. Georgeanna Kemp Hardman died young, following a tragic accident, and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Ch. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? I too watched the T Birds religously. Joyce Ray I grew up in Rockford, IL and in the late 60s/early 70s I was a devoted Roller Derby fan. Saw that one a couple of times! It seemed like whenever I came over, I heard Dick Lane yelling "Whoa Nellie!!" Carol "Flip" Phillips Thank you for not only a nice trip down memory lane, but until this day, I didn't know what the rules were! 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. She was seriously injured during an interleague series against the Bay Bombers in 1968 or 1969 and she was never the same. Calvello was there - hair dyed a bright blond hair with purple polka dots. John Frank (2013) [2] Skaters could only be inducted after their retirement. Who knew who won. Kim Becker Earlene Brown Create a charming quaint wood garden gate from these authentic 1880s designs. Dick Batista 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. Edith Branum Jack "Toddy" Geffinger (2016) - Hall of Fame 2005 John Britton Wasn't Shirley Hardman with the Texas Outlaws? They cheered their favorites. Julie Atkinson (2016) Back in a time before infomercials, this was the programming on those UHF stations that were popping up.These posts really bring back some memories. See the article in its original context from. Chuck Davis Connie Beal Ken Kunzleman Florence "Flo" Lang Emily Thomas The Bombers defeated the T-Birds 81-79. Judy Pocchiare The league was revived as Roller Games International from 1990 to 1993. Slideshow of unique and eye-catching vintage style tubs. All Rights Reserved. Shirley Hardman. Josephine "Ma" Bogash - Hall of Fame 1952 ronnie rains roller derby obituary. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. Failed to report flower. During the 1960s Roller Games experienced rapid growth and established teams in Baltimore, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Florida, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Japan. in L.A. during the 50s (REDD SMARTT, ROGER SCHROEDER, HELEN LISKA, TERRI LYNCH, TONI TAGG, SHIRLEY HARDMAN . Tasty tales (and recipes) from the Royal kitchens. Lane started his Roller Derby broadcasting career in 1951 and then joined KTLA and the T-Birds in the 60s. Bill Comming [5] These include:[11][12][13][14], In 1989, Peterson won four gold medals at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Bill Cummings 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. The men didn't do a thing for me - they were actually playing to win. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Evangelina Horne Roller Games (1961-1973) (under construction) Courtesy of several publications. End of the summer look at various vintage style bathing suits. Thanks to those who have already signed up. [10] In the 660 yards relay, the New Zealand women were leading going into the final baton change to Hardman. Try again later. Gone were the lucrative TV contracts and prime-time broadcasts, and player salaries were cut drastically. Shirley Hardman was born on 09/24/1938 and is 83 years old. Alice "Fuzzy" Buchek (2013) In the late 1980s sisters, Jennifer & Kristine Van Galder teamed up for a RollerGames revival. Jean Christner There was an error deleting this problem. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Currently, another comeback attempt is underway, headed by Garcia. In the early 70s, the T-Birds soared to new heights as fans packed arenas in Los Angeles and across the country. Nellie Montague (September 2016) Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Annie. Atom My mom skated against Shirley. Does anyone know anything about the famous Bay Bombers versus Texas Outlaws series in the late Sixties? Ken Monte - Hall of Fame 1960 In 1990 the T-Birds skated two games in Alberta, Canada (Edmonton and Calgary). Peggy O'Neal - Hall of Fame 1953 Dolly Hansen I always thought it strange that they played the same team over and over (the Detroit Devils comes to mind). John Johnson The National Roller Derby Hall of Fame & Museum closed in New York City in 2015, relocating to Palm Springs, California. It is nice to read about real fans and to hear some of the great stories, very fascinating. Victorian clothing is featured in photographs and articles - everything to help dress the part of the elegant Victorian lady, gentleman, or child. Delores Roberson 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. Roy Payne Had a crush on T.L. Aficionados of the game regard Hardman as possibly the greatest of Roller Derby's female skaters. 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. Sunday night T-Bird games were one of the highest rated TV programs in the Los Angeles market for many years. Otto Jones (2016) Shirley was memorable as #17 for the black and white jerseyed Outlaws. Barbara Marie Winter. When Shirley Hardman was skating, you knew the action was going to be unforgettable. My favorites were Judy Lynch, Honey Sanchez, Ann Calvello and 747 Erlene Brown. She was one in a million thats for sure. Carolyn Barton There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Mike Adame Mary Gardner - Hall of Fame 2008-9 She opened a small bar in Reseda (on Vanowen and Tampa) called "The Penalty Box". . Terri Lynch (2015) - Hall of Fame 2006 Hardman died young, following a tragic accident, and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Ch. More information. Roller derby memoirs from roller derby stars. Other notable coaches and captains included John Hall, Ralphie Valladares, and Terri Lynch. Horace Daniels based on information from your browser. The momentum that was building in the late 70s continued into the early 80s. Ronnie RAINS + Shirley HARDMAN! Bob Hein - Hall of Fame 2010 Tyrone Jubilee Joan Kazmerski (December 5, 2016) Bag Yard Mob Fight Klub Los Angeles, 90003 . Rick West Russ Massro July 6, 2006 Joe Nygra - Hall of Fame 2005 Catherin Shaw Red Erdman Users can create as many collections as needed with a single copy of the software. Sorry! With great sadness, the National Roller Derby Hall of Fame announces the sudden death of legendary star, CHARLIE O'CONNELL. She was always after Honey Sanchez who I believed eventually married Ralphie Valladares.Wasn't Little Iodine with the Detroit Bombers? @Jollette: I found some information about Roller Derby that you might find interesting. Vintage Collectibles Software allows collectors to keep a visual record of the appearance and condition of each of their collectibles items. Besides Ralphie, the T-Birds have been the home of a long list of legendary, Hall of Fame skaters. 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. . Jim Greene Have fun replicating one of these 100 year old restaurant menus. Search above to list available cemeteries. Doug Monte Sep 1931 - Sep 2022. Everyone loves a tea party. ). Pffffft on the L.A. T-Birds. This young reporter was quite mesmerized by Raquel Welch braless. Aficionados of the game regard Hardman as possibly the greatest of Roller Derby's female skaters. Corlus "Leo" Quigley (July 25, 2017) As the cold winter months shroud us, a fleeting image of velvety green lawns and colorful flower beds begin to enter the mind. Or did it? I WOULD BUILD A STAIRWAY On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I was really excited to watch these rough and tough ladies. Roller Derby!!! Mr. T-Bird, Ralphie Valladares, was forced to continue skating as he turned 50 in 1986. Kay Wilson Very entertaining. (Page 2) Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Jack Cummings Kenny Brien Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Silver Rich - Hall of Fame 2014 Can anybody verify this? National Skating Derby (NSD) changed its name to National Roller League (NRL) and eventually encompassed four separate leagues in four countries: NRL was the parent company for Roller Games in the United States; Canadian Roller Games (in partnership with Norman Olson) in Canada Japanese Roller Games in Japan and Australian Roller Games in Australia. Dave Arndt Bill Sappington Paul Milane - Hall of Fame 2008-9 A NEW STAIRCASE BEGAN, "Toughie" BrasuhnAugust 7, 1971 Of Dick Lane, Roller Derby, and Jim Croce, only Croce was a pleasure without guilt. Al Stewart Brad Lemkuhl Annis Jensen (2015) - Hall of Fame 1960 4 pages, in very good condition. Failed to remove flower. Ring it right now." The women were the excitement. "Rollergames" featured Ralphie V. still competing as he coached the T-birds around a banked figure 8 track that had an aligator pit. As the cold winter months shroud us, a fleeting image of velvety green lawns and colorful flower beds begin to enter the mind. Everyone loves a tea party. I can't remember what I ate for breakfast, but I can remember the nuimber of the Olympic's ticket office. Eddie Poore Stay tuned. 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. Julie Cain (2013) Images are courtesy of photographers who have granted permission, Wikimedia Commons, public domain searches, and \"fair use\" promotional material used here for commentary and educational reference. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. By the late 1970s, the T-Birds were featured on television in the name of Roller Superstars. We lived in Montana and got LA T-Bird games on TVpoor quality black & white but we didn't know any better. Jerry Hill headed up the Philadelphia-based team, the Warriors, whose games were broadcast on WKBS Channel 48 with announcer Elmer Anderson, a Roller Derby hall of fame member. Elmer "Elbows" Anderson - Hall of Fame 2004 Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. She would use it frequently. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Anybody remember the night that it was Terri Lynch's birthday? Jimmy Cullen Georgia Hase (2015) Red Smart, Russ"Specs" Saunders, Toni Tag, Ann Calvello, etc.What great memories and great fun. Men doing it would just be vulgar.I had no idea there were rules, and I never figured out how they scored it. Adele Hocker Pete Mangone I think the manager then was Shirley Hardiman or something like that and she opened a seedy club in the West Valley at one point. 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. Bernie was an active skater as late as 2007! "It was "Richmond 9-5171. Jim Kilmartin (2016) Never got to see the "classic" T-birds other than when they would show up on shows like Charlie's Angels, but do recall the late-80s/early-90s attempt to revive roller derby in syndication. [2][3][4] Educated at King Edward Technical College in Dunedin,[2] she married William Eric Harold Peterson in 1952. View the Full Page. Try again later. The result was a lopsided victory for the opponent and an embarrassing wake up call for the once glorious T-Birds. But was it really the end? Awesome. Hall of Fame 2016, Shirley HardmanAugust 1, 1973Hall of Fame 2005, Ivy KingJuly 12, 2006 Eddie Krebs (May 16, 2017) Gene Vizena - Hall of Fame 2005 How about "Skinny Minnie" Miller. Roller Derby. Helen Gardner Learning about fashion through period photographs. Gene Gammon - Hall of Fame 1959 I just did some more research & I believe the woman who wore the 747 jersey was Earlene Brown. Some people claim that she was the Best Female Skater of all time. The Los Angeles Times. 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 . Victoriana showcases Victorian style home dcor and furniture, Victorian clothing and accessories, Victorian weddings and Christmas. I watched the guys but there was something about the women being able to participate in such a rough sport. One of Derby's most underrated and beloved skaters. George Vogt Add to your scrapbook. Shirley Hardman remembers the shock she felt when a government clerk asked: "And what kind of Indian are you?" . The fast skating and the hard hitting. 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. Harold eventually became one of the sports biggest stars, spending many years with the Chicago Hawks. :)-dusty nathan misterwriter111@hotmail.com. 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