Learning about fashion through period photographs. The men didn't do a thing for me - they were actually playing to win. Shirley J. Roller. and joined his training school. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There was something more transgressive about women slugging each other on skates. Jackie Gleason And I think I remember an episode of Charlie's Angels where Farrah went undercover as a roller derby skater. she had a little white convertable sportscar i got to ride in..I thought she was so cool. It was absolutely bizarre. The renowned T-Birds are the team that kept the sport of Roller Derby alive from the 1970s through the 90s. Hall of Fame 2010, Dave PoundMay 5, 2000 Duluth Mn. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. 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. Tribute courtesy of Phil Berrier, Roller Derby Forum. I know some of you got to see her skate and she was simply amazing. Hall of Fame 2004, Bernice Abar (March 30, 2017) TO WALK UP,SOME DAY, WHEN I REACH THE TOP Don "Jughead" Lewis Prior to that, she was a World Class athlete who specialized in shot put & discus throwing. [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. 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. I was really excited to watch these rough and tough ladies. Hall of Fame 2008-9, Ronnie RobinsonApril 14, 2001 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY. Tommy Letts hn. 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. Roller Games absorbed many Roller Derby skaters when that original league folded. Some people claim that she was the Best Female Skater of all time. The home of the T-Birds was the 9000 seatOlympic Auditorium, which was routinely sold-out for T-Bird home games. Delores Roberson Dress up your favorite pet like this adorable dog. Taft Waters Shirley Hardman's skating career pretty much ended following an injury suffered in the series. 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. 4 pages, in very good condition. Leon, Bernie & Harold Jackson each skated as a T-Bird. Oakview, Lot 264, Space 8 12 plots in from curb marker 278, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11863662/shirley-hardman. Please reset your password. It was a soft open, for one thing. Mark D'Amato They scramed obscenities at the other team. Real. Moreover it is easy to identify individual collection records at a glance with both detailed images and exact descriptions. Tony Pruden Tonight, I viewed some classics on YouTube and it brought back childhood memories. The show began broadcasting in January 2006 but was not picked up for a second season due to unsatisfactory ratings. "Ooh, you're going to get it when Dad comnes home". Mom wasn't there, because she was a Roller Derby player, as evinced by Judy Graubart's photo in full regalia. 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. Roller Derby. She skated for the T-Birds. She was identified with National's Texas Outlaws, although it should come as no surprise that she was trained in the original Roller Derby. Does this celebrated RollerGames team have another comeback in store? I lean towards the female skaters.Thanks for posts everyone. 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. [5] These include:[11][12][13][14], In 1989, Peterson won four gold medals at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Have fun replicating one of these 100 year old restaurant menus. Lydia Rodriguez 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. She was always after Honey Sanchez who I believed eventually married Ralphie Valladares.Wasn't Little Iodine with the Detroit Bombers? Gene Vizena Nygra When I was a kid in the late 50's and 60's roller derby found its way onto our TV often. 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. Add to your scrapbook. I always thought it strange that they played the same team over and over (the Detroit Devils comes to mind). It was also thirty-three years ago, August 1, 1973, when the great SHIRLEY HARDMAN left us. Bill "Hoppy" Haupt Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. @Jollette: I found some information about Roller Derby that you might find interesting. I always came in on the middle of roller derby on WOR and I used to wait for someone to go over the rail. . Ed Silver Johnnie Wrice 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. Red Erdman It is very awesome to see her name on here, I will never forget her. NSD was acquired by Bill Griffiths and Jerry Hill in late 1961. She was aggressive and mean but the fans loved her. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. Aubrey Willis May Ralphie Valladares rest in peace. Bay City Bombers of rival Roller Derby league. Oddly, his death is always linked in memory to Billie Jean King beating Bobby Riggs. Funeral: 4 Oct 2022, Derby. Jim Terrigno Regardless, it was fun as a spectator. 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. Kim Becker cemeteries found in Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There are over 100 all-female leagues operating in the United States and the number is growing. 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. Bob Pancioli They believed! Instead of skating several times per week, the T-Birds now usually only skated once a week and did much less travel. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Sometimes Shirley goes by various nicknames including Shirley A Hardman. [3], 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. Dimension Skipper, you made me nostalgic. 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 Like many of the games of the past 20 years, it would have been better billed as an old-timers game. Year should not be greater than current year. Why was it time to move on? Ronnie RAINS + Shirley HARDMAN! From dresses to corsets and hats to shoes and more! tb said"I too watched the T Birds religously. Dan Ferrari (December 14, 2016) Annie. Cal Stephens One and only Shirley Hardman. Or Earlene Brown too. Fans, do not throw anything onto the rink. Bad Girl. I just did some more research & I believe the woman who wore the 747 jersey was Earlene Brown. She was one in a million thats for sure. in L.A. during the 50s (REDD SMARTT, ROGER SCHROEDER, HELEN LISKA, TERRI LYNCH, TONI TAGG, SHIRLEY HARDMAN . Harold eventually became one of the sports biggest stars, spending many years with the Chicago Hawks. Josephine "Ma" Bogash - Hall of Fame 1952 Carl Payne She came up with icing all over her eyelashes. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Born in New York City on May 7, 1935, O'Connell first discovered the sport because his grandmother was a fan. Joyce Ray 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. Nelson Cabral (2016) Lowell Shephard When Shirley Hardman was skating, you knew the action was going to be unforgettable. I always loved the action and way Ronnie Raines use to skate on the rails. 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). We LOVED watching the T-Birds on TV. Gallery. John Johnson [2] In 1944 she was successful at the South Island schools athletics championships. Lewis "Punky" Gardner Jimmy Cullen 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. Strong, colorful, rough someone who really knew how to sell the game and rivalry. "It was "Richmond 9-5171. The National Roller Derby Hall of Fame & Museum closed in New York City in 2015, relocating to Palm Springs, California. Joe Kleats 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. Such theatrics! Have fun replicating one of these 100 year old restaurant menus. Carol Ann Caldwell Betty Jo Harris Dick Lane I'm studying that era in roller derby so that I can get ideas for my (huge) painting. Games were televised nationally by the sports giant network and packed arena tours followed. Aficionados of the game regard Hardman as possibly the greatest of Roller Derby's female skaters. Danny Reilly SuziQ- Adaline Hocker was my oldest cousin. Leo Seltzer - Hall of Fame 2005 [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. Betty Boyd George Adams Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Remember it well..she went by the name of Bertha Buglioni #747. Russ Schalk (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. Examples of 1920 fashion including descriptions and prices are featured in this 1920s clothing catalog. Shirley Hardman will always be an incredible figure in the history of the banked track sport. I remember one night when T-Birds Judy Sowinski and Carmen ("Sugar") Thompson had to act as handmaidens to Shirley Hardman and Baby Rocko because they'd lost a match race to them. Victorian style is found in fashions and weddings, dcor and houses, holidays and parties, literature and music from the Victorian era. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. My ''Aunt Marge'' loved her. 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. Not surprisingly, the skaters from the two leagues did not get along well. WHO WOULD GREET ME Brad Lemkuhl It may be a fun time, but I don't consider it real roller derby. 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). GREAT NEWS! [10] In the 660 yards relay, the New Zealand women were leading going into the final baton change to Hardman. Otto Bongo 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 . 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. '72 Roller Derby PROGRAM - Los Angeles T-BIRDS. The Thunderbirds were a staple at our house. Dave Arndt It's a fun event. The two teams were made up of mostly very old skaters and a few rookies. They were most often referred to as the LA T-Birds and featured stars such as Ralphie Valladares, Shirley Hardman and more. It featured a steeply banked figure-eight track, an alligator pit and a number of skaters who had been in the Roller Games league, as well as younger participants. 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. In '49 or '50 there was a kinescoped wrestling show announced by Dick Lane, in which he also used the Whoa Nellie! I always looked up to her as a child. Shirley and her Thunderbabesthat brought back a lot of memories. Gene Gammon - Hall of Fame 1959 Jan Dorigo (2013) Thanks to Gary I was able to view Shirley as an Outlaw and the war she had with Terri Lynch. Pete Mangone They were the only reason to watch. Dress up your favorite pet like this adorable dog. Doug Monte Allen Littles [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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. He eulogized her, then asked for a moment of silence. My grandparents loved this sport. Jeanette Costa (2016) ITS 2 THA DEATH! Eddie Krebs (May 16, 2017) Slideshow of unique and eye-catching vintage style tubs. 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. 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. Sid Cohen "Rollergames" featured Ralphie V. still competing as he coached the T-birds around a banked figure 8 track that had an aligator pit. And sadly, on November 13th, 1998, at the age of 62, the heart and soul of the Los Angeles Thunderbirds died. Ed Potter The excitement people get from these new gals is that they dress so trashy and show a lot of skin. Clipping found in The San Bernardino County Sun in San Bernardino, California on Jul 29, 1965. But, not surprisingly, Mr. Griffiths had one more trick up his sleeve. Shirley Hardman lives in Olalla, WA; previous city include Gig Harbor WA. Erma Caldwell 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Dick Lane was always giving that phone number (sponsor?) I think back and realize how lucky I was to grow up during that period. I've seen the Rat City Roller Girls here in Seattle. come to mind? 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. Jesus Negron I WOULD BUILD A STAIRWAY Betty McTague Victoriana showcases Victorian style home dcor and furniture, Victorian clothing and accessories, Victorian weddings and Christmas. 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. Joe Fuoti (2014) Her death at 34 was the result of an accidental drowning. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Ralph Vogel The T-Birds went down under to Australia for the first time in many years to the delight of Aussie fans. The sudden growth in 2006 is attributed to the exposure the sport achieved from the Rollergirls reality television show, depicting portions of the lives of real skaters from the Austin-based banked-track league TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls. Sam Marchese (2013) Bill Sappington Dolly Hansen Charles Tolbert As a result, several acclaimed skaters who had never retired were not inducted. Joyce Beasley 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. Shirley Hardman was born on 09/24/1938 and is 83 years old. Unfortunately, there were financial disagreements with ESPN and the two sides parted. A powerhouse of a skater. They cheered their favorites. Joanie Hill (Saunders) Leo Reherman (2016) You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. And I remember a HUGE woman that wore uniform 747! 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. 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. Victoriana showcases Victorian style home dcor and furniture, Victorian clothing and accessories, Victorian weddings and Christmas. Yolanda "Baby Rocco" Roacho George "Run Run" Jones December 16, 2006. Learning about fashion through period photographs. 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. . Dave Arizmendez We thought it was the funniest thing we'd ever seen. Jo Jo Stafford I believe she skated a couple match races and was forced to skate one game on TV. Silver Rich - Hall of Fame 2014 While. I never got to the games in person. Search by name or location to find online obituaries. Bob Corbin View obituary. BUT THOSE BELOVED ONES After that year skaters did not have a regular facility to train at. I remember a blond gal with a pony tail hair do. Marylin Bullock Maureen Hargreaves. Jim Nolan There is a problem with your email/password. The Los Angeles Times. Roller derby memoirs from roller derby stars. However, four skaters were inducted and then returned to skating: Ann Calvello, Annis Jensen, Ken Monte and Charlie O'Connell. Otto Jones (2016) Shirley Hardman (Outlaws), Terri Lynch (T-Birds), Toni Tagg (Devils), Julie Patrick (Stars), Darlene Anderson (Raiders) 1962 - Los Angeles T-Birds d. Texas Outlaws I can't remember what I ate for breakfast, but I can remember the nuimber of the Olympic's ticket office. Great memories! 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 . Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The movie Kansas City Bomber, starring Rachel Welch increased the popularity of the sport greatly. Kay Wilson In the 1960s, Danny & Jerry Reilly skated on strong T-Bird teams. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Billy Gardner (September 2016) 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. Shirley Hardman was the captain of the Texas Outlaws. They didn't want me to be one of the girls who rode the High-Diving Horse at Steel Pier either. 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? View pictorial tributes to skaters in the official National Roller Derby Hall of Fame here. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Some skaters bowed out and into retirement, while others pushed on. Oh, man! Emily Thomas Today I visit the gravesites of Roller Derby Queen, Shirley Hardman. By the late 1970s, the T-Birds were featured on television in the name of Roller Superstars. View of skater Ann Calvello, Duluth, MN Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images . Gone were the lucrative TV contracts and prime-time broadcasts, and player salaries were cut drastically. Shawna'rie. The women were the excitement. Lane was often assisted in the press box and the infield by Bill Hoppy Haupt. Ring it right now." Regarding Jim Croce: he delivered my most treasured concert experience. Eddie Williams Florence Mabel Shirley. Alberta Sarvis (2015) Awesome. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Arthur "Buddy" Atkinson, Sr - Hall of Fame 1965 William Ellison Jackie Garello Terri Lynch (2015) - Hall of Fame 2006 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. Shirley was memorable as #17 for the black and white jerseyed Outlaws. Skater. 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. 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. 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. The fans looked like they came straight from shooting "The Name of the Rose." IMDb's advanced search allows you to run extremely powerful queries over all people and titles in the database. Thanks, I needed that. In 1973 Jerry Seltzer shut down Roller Derby and sold the promotional rights to Bill Griffiths. Margaret Brady (2016) The police said she had been floating on a raft in the pool during a party. Don Leite Aficionados of the game regard Hardman as possibly the greatest of Roller Derby's female skaters. Drag images here or select from your computer for Shirley Hardman memorial. Christmas gilded walnuts with a hidden trinket have delighted children for centuries. It is nice to read about real fans and to hear some of the great stories, very fascinating. Zalim Fantastic Zalim Los Angeles, 0000 . For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. I was in high school during Croce's time in the spotlight. Gloria "Miffie" Mifsud I sometime would watch with her when I stayed over her house in LA when I was a kid. 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. FROM DOWN HERE,TOWARD HEAVEN Annis Jensen (2015) - Hall of Fame 1960 I don't believe there was ever a match that wasn't decided in the final jam. Gene Vizena - Hall of Fame 2005 Make sure that the file is a photo. Plus new games with past skaters, and the new generation of skaters. http://www.ratcityrollergirls.com/teams.html. So much so, that I dreamed one day I would be a roller derby skater. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. John "Schoolboy" Creekmore Jim Greene Clipped from. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? We have set your language to wc. Throughout the 1970s, Roller Games was the only league operating and kept banked track skating alive. Does anyone know anything about the famous Bay Bombers versus Texas Outlaws series in the late Sixties? Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. There have been numerous Roller derby leagues over the years but only two that gained national prominence; Roller Derby and Roller Games. Joyce Young - 29 Jul 1965 Eye-Catching Tubs for a Vintage Bath (Slideshow). THey even used to drive from Tijuana to LA to watch the games live. One comment I have about the new "roller derby" all girls leagues sprouting up all over the country. Dan O'Connell here. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Shirley Hardman I found on Findagrave.com. Change to Hardman & Harold Jackson each skated as a Roller Derby '' all girls leagues sprouting up over... 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