Earlene Brown Tony Roman - Hall of Fame 2006 I believe she skated a couple match races and was forced to skate one game on TV. I went to a derby at the LB Sports Arenaprobably 1977.How about Big Johnny Johnson ( and Ronnie "Psycho" Rains? 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. It is very awesome to see her name on here, I will never forget her. Unfortunately, there were financial disagreements with ESPN and the two sides parted. We lived in Montana and got LA T-Bird games on TVpoor quality black & white but we didn't know any better. Dr. Henry Salmon Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Shirley's ethnicity is Caucasian, whose political affiliation is currently a registered Democrat; and religious views are listed as Christian. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Kim Becker Jim Ciota I'm surprised that more skaters didn't get injured by going down and hitting one of the railing uprights. Search above to list available cemeteries. 86 followers. Up for auction is an original Roller Games Gazette dated June 1973. The shows aired Sunday mornings & we got to see plenty of shows featuring the Thunderbirds. Victorian style is found in fashions and weddings, dcor and houses, holidays and parties, literature and music from the Victorian era. After that year skaters did not have a regular facility to train at. come to mind? 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. Of Dick Lane, Roller Derby, and Jim Croce, only Croce was a pleasure without guilt. From dresses to corsets and hats to shoes and more! Year should not be greater than current year. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Surely she is resting in peace, knowing that fans everywhere still love her and will never forget her. Ken Kunzleman Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. 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. Tiffany treasures are on view in a fully restored Gilded Age mansion. Mom wasn't there, because she was a Roller Derby player, as evinced by Judy Graubart's photo in full regalia. She would yell at the red shirt skater that would beat up her LA Braves team. [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. But I wasn't watching roller derby. Note that I said "watch the fans," not "watch the game." 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. Sometimes Shirley goes by various nicknames including Shirley A Hardman. 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. Tiffany treasures are on view in a fully restored Gilded Age mansion. Gloria Seltzer Gurian Warren Woolston (2013) Hall of Fame 2004, Bernice Abar (March 30, 2017) I have a vague memory of a story in the Long Beach Independent about a mother/fan who threw her infant into the ring because of her anger at one of the teams. Ok that I got out of my way! Find exactly what you're looking for! And what a remarkable performance it was by a real professional. It's a fun event. John Frank (2013) She came up with icing all over her eyelashes. Nicknamed "The Blonde Bomber," she was a popular star of Roller Derby during that sport's heyday in the late 1960s. (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. Jimmy Pierce View pictorial tributes to skaters in the official National Roller Derby Hall of Fame here. Johnny Casar Tribute courtesy of Phil Berrier, Roller Derby Forum. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. Jerry Hickson Her death at 34 was the result of an accidental drowning. Cathie Traylor Learning about fashion through period photographs. Along the way, the T-Birds have had several siblings duos and one trio. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Faces. The police said she had been floating on a raft in the pool during a party. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? T-Bird games often created a unique fan frenzy and occasionally pandemonium. Butch McCrae does anyone remember the night a girl ran up from the crowd and threw lester quarrels briefcase out to the fans? Lenny Chenault Dick Batista 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. Jim Cook Dick Lane was always giving that phone number (sponsor?) There have been numerous Roller derby leagues over the years but only two that gained national prominence; Roller Derby and Roller Games. I WOULD BUILD A STAIRWAY May Ralphie Valladares rest in peace. But it hardly mattered. Had a crush on T.L. "Whoa Nellie" was announcer Dick Lane's signature line. I eventually got put on his team - the new LA Braves. [2][3][4] Educated at King Edward Technical College in Dunedin,[2] she married William Eric Harold Peterson in 1952. Fans, do not throw anything onto the rink. 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 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. Terri Lynch (2015) - Hall of Fame 2006 Almost all the games were carried on television. Bobbie Seever 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. 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. I know some of you got to see her skate and she was simply amazing. Jesus Negron Bill "Hoppy" Haupt Annis Jensen (2015) - Hall of Fame 1960 Susie Brown the T-Birds remained popular in Southern California, the Warriors captured the hearts of fans in Philly and became the powerhouse of the East. Vintage Collectibles Software allows collectors to keep a visual record of the appearance and condition of each of their collectibles items. 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. 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. Girl Posters . Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. She was born March 12, 1925 in Redford, MI to Leslie and Lenora (Pardonnet) Chavey. Dorothy "Johnnie" Kobusch Louise Brower Sunday night T-Bird games were one of the highest rated TV programs in the Los Angeles market for many years. Mr. T-Bird, Ralphie Valladares, was forced to continue skating as he turned 50 in 1986. I sometime would watch with her when I stayed over her house in LA when I was a kid. Gloria "Miffie" Mifsud Signed by Bill Griffith (owner)Jean ClarkLeon JacksonSh.from 22413139 . Charles "Buckets" Gipson Jerry Hill Russ "Rosie" Baker - Hall of Fame 1960 As the cold winter months shroud us, a fleeting image of velvety green lawns and colorful flower beds begin to enter the mind. They believed! and joined his training school. 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). Griffiths disbanded Roller Derbys IRDL and his own NRL and formed the International Skating Conference (ISC). WHO WOULD GREET ME Gail Fund (2013) Shirley Hardman (Outlaws), Terri Lynch (T-Birds), Toni Tagg (Devils), Julie Patrick (Stars), Darlene Anderson (Raiders) 1962 - Los Angeles T-Birds d. Texas Outlaws Peggy Brown (2014) Like a lot of others, I was into the women skaters. Moreover it is easy to identify individual collection records at a glance with both detailed images and exact descriptions. And, yes, I know 'way too much about this. It's women only, there are four teams, and they play about once a month. DeWitt Quarles Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Post Comments It was a soft open, for one thing. A NEW STAIRCASE BEGAN, "Toughie" BrasuhnAugust 7, 1971 Bill Sappington Roberto "El Fabuloso" Juarez 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 Roller Derby Shirley Hardman Signed Vintage Original Gazette Scorecard & more . Catherin Shaw Lory Halloran TO WALK UP,SOME DAY, WHEN I REACH THE TOP 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. In 1976 my dream came true. Liz was my favorite; she was pretty, fiery, and the fastest woman on skates.But Shirley Hardman was the skater everyone loved to hate. Jackie Gleason Tony Marzano The name Dick Lane always conjures up my paternal grandfather's home. The sound of the wooden wheels on the wooden track. Peggy Smalley Why was it time to move on? 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 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. A crowd of 3,500 fans saw the New York Chiefs defeat the Chicago Westerners by a score of 36 to 31. Nelson Cabral (2016) It is nice to read about real fans and to hear some of the great stories, very fascinating. Shirley and her Thunderbabesthat brought back a lot of memories. We went to see LA Tbirds in '66 or '67. Christmas gilded walnuts with a hidden trinket have delighted children for centuries. On February 6th, 1993, Griffiths and the T-Birds took one last gasp of air, hosting the teams final game of the 1990s (and Griffiths era) in Auburn Hills, Michigan (Detroit). (Page 2) The following year, the full team (men and women) skated on July 26th, 2006 at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco against the revamped Bay Bombers. I watched the guys but there was something about the women being able to participate in such a rough sport. Women's Uniforms. Dick Lane was always giving that phone number (sponsor?) Emily Thomas 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. Dick Lane was in motion pics, as the Boston Blackie, prior to doing Roller Derby and Wrestling. 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. T-Bird owner Bill Griffiths accepted a large number of the Roller Derby skaters into Roller Games. "Rollergames" featured Ralphie V. still competing as he coached the T-birds around a banked figure 8 track that had an aligator pit. She crossed the finish line in second place, but the New Zealand quartet was disqualified. With over 10,000 fans looking on, the T-Birds skated against the RGI All-Stars at Pontiac Arena. Failed to delete memorial. 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. My grandmother loved Dick Lane! Los Angeles, California. With great sadness, the National Roller Derby Hall of Fame announces the sudden death of legendary star, CHARLIE O'CONNELL. Maureen Hargreaves. Jack Walker Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. I remember a blond gal with a pony tail hair do. Who knew who won. Jackie Garello Angelo "Dusty" Acevedo (2013) Joyce Beasley Does this take me back and give me a laugh! Red Smart, Russ"Specs" Saunders, Toni Tag, Ann Calvello, etc.What great memories and great fun. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Carl Payne So if you want some REAL memories, contact me. It was shocking that they chose to overlook the obviously fake competition. She was seriously injured during an interleague series against the Bay Bombers in 1968 or 1969 and she was never the same. The auditorium was built in 1924 for the 1932 Olympics. Failed to report flower. All her T-Bird team mates brought in a huge cake. But was it really the end? He was also quite possibly the sport's youngest player, breaking into the league at . Hardman died young, following a tragic accident, and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Ch. Johnny Karp - Hall of Fame 2004 Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. There was a problem getting your location. Some skaters bowed out and into retirement, while others pushed on. Jimmy Cullen Roller Derby/Games from my perspective. John "Schoolboy" Creekmore Bob Pancioli IF TEARDROPS WERE ROSES Virginia Rushing (2014) Norma Rossner - Hall of Fame 2016 Games were broadcast on Channel 52, a small UHF station based in Corona, California and not always in prime time. View of skater Ann Calvello, Duluth, MN Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images . Jim Terrigno Bobby Campbell Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Charles Tolbert Don "Jughead" Lewis . View Shirley Hardman results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Ah, were has entertainment on television gone? Failed to remove flower. We were mesmerized by the insanity of the crowd. In 1973 Jerry Seltzer shut down Roller Derby and sold the promotional rights to Bill Griffiths. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? [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. That is a more natural movement. Gene Radcliffe They have some very fast skaters and can hit pretty well. Leo Reherman (2016) Sonja Sims The closing of the T-Bird training facility in 1985 may have been the single biggest blow to the organization in its history. Paul Milane - Hall of Fame 2008-9 Dolly Hansen His love songs really hit a chord with me and my friends. Later, we got San Francisco Tay Area Bomber games. Hope to see something of the sort soon ,and THANKS!!!! Connie Bernal . Family members linked to this person will appear here. Thanks to those who have already signed up. Who cared who won? 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 memoirs from roller derby stars. Corlus "Leo" Quigley (July 25, 2017) Nick Kelson Wes Aronson - Hall of Fame 1953 Regarding Jim Croce: he delivered my most treasured concert experience. 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. One and only Shirley Hardman. 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. She enjoyed spending time with her bowling girls, golfing . The skating on both mens and womens teams was fierce and fans were treated to Roller Games at its best. Joanie Hill (Saunders) They cheered their favorites. THis was before the T-Birds. Clipping found in The San Bernardino County Sun in San Bernardino, California on Jul 29, 1965. Ring it right now." Other notable coaches and captains included John Hall, Ralphie Valladares, and Terri Lynch. My opinion! I don't believe there was ever a match that wasn't decided in the final jam. So we made it a Tuesday night ritual to go watch the fans at Roller Derby after my friend got off work. Roller derby history by former skaters. Slideshow of unique and eye-catching vintage style tubs. 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. Danny Reilly Al Costa "Loved the Derby, Dick Lane and, of course, the wrestling. 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. He made contact with former skaters, including Calvello, Gerry Murray, Billy Bogash, Ivy King and Buddy Atkinson, Sr. and, by early 2004, his house was described by Time Out as an unofficial roller derby hall of fame. Talent slowly began to diminish and by the mid 80s many veteran stars retired and there were few talented newcomers to replace them. Carol Ann Caldwell As the cold winter months shroud us, a fleeting image of velvety green lawns and colorful flower beds begin to enter the mind. Ruth Hill LAs new team rapidly gained a large, loyal following which became larger every year. Riptide Battlebot 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. I liked those games but I'll always be a T-Bird fan. Gary Bickford (January 16, 2017) Joe Evans More like this. Roller Derby. Many of todays young participants only exposure to Roller Derby was T-Birds action from the 1980s on the ESPN run in 86 or the TNT figure eight spectacle of 1989 and 1990. Derby Time. John Britton Besides Ralphie, the T-Birds have been the home of a long list of legendary, Hall of Fame skaters. ( Arlynne Buchman Copeland was the first African American to strap on a pair of roller skates for a professional roller derby team. Of course my mother was never going to let this happen but she let me practice for years until I found another dream. In the late 1980s sisters, Jennifer & Kristine Van Galder teamed up for a RollerGames revival. Howie Raines Shirley Hardman was born on 09/24/1938 and is 83 years old. Ralph Vogel Hardman lived right in that same neighborhood. Within two years, Roller Games also shut down operations (for a short time) due to financial difficulties and other problems. The Thunderbirds were actually part of an offshoot group called "Roller Games," which was a rowdier version of Roller Derby. ok, I just learned 2 things: guys also play roller derby, and they used to use they real names. if so I say Horray for Progress! 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