Angelo "Dusty" Acevedo (2013) Roller derby memoirs from roller derby stars. https://www.nytimes.com/1973/08/03/archives/roller-derby-star-drowns.html. Who cared who won? The movie Kansas City Bomber, starring Rachel Welch increased the popularity of the sport greatly. Former skater Lou Sanchez used the T-Bird name to host games in 2003. I can't remember what I ate for breakfast, but I can remember the nuimber of the Olympic's ticket office. Gloria McAuliff Milane (December 14, 2016) Roller Games (NSD) World Champions . Sadly, in 1972, the league that was founded in 1935 and started it all (RollerDerby) closed its doors. 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. Johnny Casar The show began broadcasting in January 2006 but was not picked up for a second season due to unsatisfactory ratings. Carol "Flip" Phillips Every seat was close to the action and because of the acoustics of the building, the crowd noise was quite possibly more intense than any auditorium in the country. Norma Rossner - Hall of Fame 2016 Oakview, Lot 264, Space 8 12 plots in from curb marker 278, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11863662/shirley-hardman. She would yell at the red shirt skater that would beat up her LA Braves team. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. The name Dick Lane always conjures up my paternal grandfather's home. Billy Bogash - Hall of Fame 1953 The organization remained dormant for the rest of the 1990s, although the six teams from RollerGames still performed for the public in the Super Roller Dome. Doug Monte The crowd went wild, the T-Birds were victorious and it was a grand exit for Ralphie and the team. Wasn't Shirley Hardman with the Texas Outlaws? 2021. . Jim Nolan . This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The 62-year-old pilot was rushed to the hospital for facial surgery and . 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. Red Smart, Russ"Specs" Saunders, Toni Tag, Ann Calvello, etc.What great memories and great fun. Arthur "Buddy" Atkinson, Sr - Hall of Fame 1965 Lenny Chenault Find Shirley Hardman's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. [5], At the 2002 World Masters Games in Melbourne, Peterson won the W70 triple jump gold medal with a distance of 7.32 metres.[15]. Gallery. Although the team was no longer selling out the newly named Grand Olympic, crowds were building steadily. Johnny Rosasco and Josephine "Ma" Bogash were the first two skaters to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. I remember Shirley. Al Stewart Tasty tales (and recipes) from the Royal kitchens. Pffffft on the L.A. T-Birds. "Ooh, you're going to get it when Dad comnes home". John Hall, Shirley Hardman, Gwen Miller, Honey Sanchez, Terri Lynch, Roberta Mitchell, Sally Vega, Richard Brown, Larry Lewis, Greg Robertson, Judy Sowinski, Julie Patrick . If you remember Shirley Hardman you have to remember Ann . IF TEARDROPS WERE ROSES Danny Reilly Annis Jensen (2015) - Hall of Fame 1960 Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Jack Walker Jack Wilson Cal Stephens 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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Sep 1934 - Sep 2022. Post Comments Born in New York City on May 7, 1935, O'Connell first discovered the sport because his grandmother was a fan. Shirley was very popular as TBird Manager and I will always remember her with her "Equalizer"- her bat. [1][2] Her father died in 1934, and after her mother died in 1943 she was placed in an orphanage. Roller Derby/Games from my perspective. It was a soft open, for one thing. 'RICHMOND 9 something, something" every five minutes. Earlene Brown Of course my mother was never going to let this happen but she let me practice for years until I found another dream. Hall of Fame 2007, John ParkerAugust 19, 2004 Bob Corbin Clipped from. Brad Lemkuhl I was in high school when he died. The renowned T-Birds are the team that kept the sport of Roller Derby alive from the 1970s through the 90s. Try again. Isabelle was killed Saturday while she and her friends were on their way to a roller derby event in the San Fernando Valley. 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. WHO WENT BEFORE ME, SO WHEN YOU CRY TEARDROPS Signed by Bill Griffith (owner)Jean ClarkLeon JacksonSh.from 22413139 . Marion Red Smartt was the first coach of the team and guided them through much of the 1960s. Roy Payne [7], At the 1950 British Empire Games, Hardman competed in the 100 yards sprint, the 440 yards relay, and the 660 yards relay. The Los Angeles Times. Users can create as many collections as needed with a single copy of the software. Bob Satterfield - Hall of Fame 2012 vs. fi. Examples of 1920 fashion including descriptions and prices are featured in this 1920s clothing catalog. And I think I remember an episode of Charlie's Angels where Farrah went undercover as a roller derby skater. In 2005, Robert Sedillo leased the rights to use the T-Bird name. Henry Edwards Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 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. - 29 Jul 1965 0 cemeteries found in Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, California, USA. In '49 or '50 there was a kinescoped wrestling show announced by Dick Lane, in which he also used the Whoa Nellie! Sep 1931 - Sep 2022. Joann Koons (2016) Shirley Hardman was the captain of the Texas Outlaws. His love songs really hit a chord with me and my friends. 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. Tribute courtesy of Phil Berrier, Roller Derby Forum. Dimension Skipper, you made me nostalgic. LA Thunderbirds Roller Derby 1972 Team Photo. Blanche Lopez Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | UGC Image Use Agreement. We were mesmerized by the insanity of the crowd. Rick West The Thunderbirds quickly became one of the most popular and well-known teams in the history of banked track skating (Roller Derby). 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. View Shirley Hardman results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. But naturally Hardman and Rocko became imperious and obnoxious, so when they demanded water, Sowinski and Thompson emptied buckets of water on their heads. Florence Mabel Shirley. Liz was my favorite; she was pretty, fiery, and the fastest woman on skates.But Shirley Hardman was the skater everyone loved to hate. They didn't want me to be one of the girls who rode the High-Diving Horse at Steel Pier either. Elmer "Elbows" Anderson - Hall of Fame 2004 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Posting of memories of the Original Roller Derby Teams. Alice "Fuzzy" Buchek (2013) This idea did not please my parents. Candi Mitchell Victoriana showcases Victorian style home dcor and furniture, Victorian clothing and accessories, Victorian weddings and Christmas. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Hardman died young, following a tragic accident, and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Chatsworth, California.Thanks for joining me today on another raod trip to the past and for sharing the memories!If you'd like to support this channel by contributing to my PATREON page, please visit https://www.patreon.com/visitinggravesitesIf you'd like to support this channel by purchasing MERCHANDISE, please visit https://graveyard-gifts.myspreadshop.comYOUTUBE Royalty and copyright free music:Anderson Lane - Matt HarrisDisclaimer: My videos are made independently and are not endorsed by the destinations I visit, unless credited. [8] In the 100 yards, she finished fifth in the final, posting a time of 11.3 seconds. I always loved the action and way Ronnie Raines use to skate on the rails. But I wasn't watching roller derby. THE LOS ANGELES T-BIRDS ARE HERE! Bob Sumsky (March 28, 2017) Plus new games with past skaters, and the new generation of skaters. "Specs" Saunders I believe was the one wearing glasses. Taft Waters Paul Milane - Hall of Fame 2008-9 Up for auction is an original Roller Games Gazette dated June 1973. 'RICHMOND 9 something, something" every five minutes. See the article in its original context from. One comment I have about the new "roller derby" all girls leagues sprouting up all over the country. Barbara Marie Winter. Ok that I got out of my way! Johnny Kazar Hope to see something of the sort soon ,and THANKS!!!! Connie Beal 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. Thanks to Gary I was able to view Shirley as an Outlaw and the war she had with Terri Lynch. She was the unofficial Queen of RollerGames during this period. Hall of Fame 1968, Leroy GonzalesOctober 9, 2001 The show actually had relatively good ratings and might well have continued if not for the fall of Quintex. The momentum that was building in the late 70s continued into the early 80s. "Roller Derby" was started by Leo Setzer and owned by his family. Everything was better back then. 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Over the years the T-Birds have skated at many of the largest arenas in the United States, including the venerable Madison Square Gardens. Johnnie Wrice Ruth Hill 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. '72 Roller Derby PROGRAM - Los Angeles T-BIRDS. T-Bird owner Bill Griffiths accepted a large number of the Roller Derby skaters into Roller Games. Talent slowly began to diminish and by the mid 80s many veteran stars retired and there were few talented newcomers to replace them. It was also thirty-three years ago, August 1, 1973, when the great SHIRLEY HARDMAN left us. Many of these Roller Derby skaters had skated full-time for years and had few options for livelihood. 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. In 1973 Jerry Seltzer shut down Roller Derby and sold the promotional rights to Bill Griffiths. Sam Tiapula 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. Ivy King July 12, 2006 Hall of Fame 1953. Please try again later. 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. 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. Hall of Fame 2016, Shirley HardmanAugust 1, 1973Hall of Fame 2005, Ivy KingJuly 12, 2006 Nellie Montague (September 2016) Victoriana showcases Victorian style home dcor and furniture, Victorian clothing and accessories, Victorian weddings and Christmas. 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. He broke the moment's silence with a heart wrenching 'GO GO GO" which was Shirley's trademark battle cry.a battle cry that all of Games heard since she did some training of the new rookies at that time. Can anybody verify this? 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. The closing of the T-Bird training facility in 1985 may have been the single biggest blow to the organization in its history. Eye-Catching Tubs for a Vintage Bath (Slideshow). There were all the great stars but the person who really made the matches great was the announcer, Dick Lane! End of the summer look at various vintage style bathing suits. Failed to remove flower. Bobbie Johnstone - Hall of Fame 2005 Undoubtedly the most popular T-Bird over the years was little Ralphie Valladares, who skated with the T-Birds for over 30 years. Faces. Awesome. Search above to list available cemeteries. tb said"I too watched the T Birds religously. Joan Kazmerski (December 5, 2016) Savino Cosme (January 2017) Bill Comming Ralphie was on the first squad in 1961 and skated in the final game of the Bill Griffiths era in 1993. I was a fanatical fan of roller derby back in the 1960's. Joe Kleats We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. I know some of you got to see her skate and she was simply amazing. ), Info on the next SITCOM ROOM seminar & writing tweets, What Hollywood did on its summer vacation. 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. Corlus "Leo" Quigley (July 25, 2017) The Death Becomes Her Collector's Edition Blu-ray will be available April 26 . Today I visit the gravesites of Roller Derby Queen, Shirley Hardman. Learn more about merges. Howie Raines Julie Cain (2013) Ronnie RAINS + Shirley HARDMAN! Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Hall of Fame 2006, Bill MorrisseySeptember 14, 1996 . Watch the Game and you be the judge 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. Later, we got San Francisco Tay Area Bomber games. Dan O'Connell here. Tyrone Jubilee Josephine "Ma" Bogash - Hall of Fame 1952 Try one of these old-fashioned lemonade recipes from an 1862 bartenders guide. Bio by: Bobb Edwards Carolyn Barton I was really excited to watch these rough and tough ladies. 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. Gonna feature Judy Sowinski(T bird era).and Judy Arnold (Warriors era)Thanks for posts (old and new) everyone. Hardman died young, following a tragic accident, and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Ch. Rita Bush (2015) You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [2][6], Hardman began running as a student at Invercargill Primary School, and later won all of the sprint titles at King Edward Technical College. As a result, several acclaimed skaters who had never retired were not inducted. Bill Driggers Bay City Bombers of rival Roller Derby league. 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. Sip one of historys classic Southern refreshments. They believed! Carmen Zuni (December 4, 2016). Some people claim that she was the Best Female Skater of all time. Roberto "El Fabuloso" Juarez Roger Schroeder Definitely worth the price of admission. Chris Rowe Shirley was a life-long member of Manchester United Methodist Church and the Manchester American Legion. kayd I grew up in the san fernando valley and got the chance to watch the t-birds several times with my father. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Mickey Roberts The two teams were made up of mostly very old skaters and a few rookies. Many had to take second jobs to make ends meet. Riptide Battlebot Carl Payne Throughout the 1970s, Roller Games was the only league operating and kept banked track skating alive. She was the perfect "lady heel" when she skated with the Texas Outlaws (though I understand she later joined the T-Birds) and managed to be villainous and totally entertaining at the same time. Keeps my motivation up. In 1989, two television producers David Sams and Mike Miller, worked with Griffiths to produce RollerGames, a U.S. television show that presented an even more theatrical variant of the sport for a national audience. Jim Greene Calvin Taylor Hazel Roop (2013) - Hall of Fame 2010 Verify and try again. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Bob Pancioli Al Goodson Ralphie Valaderez, Ronnie Rains and Danny Reilly. Eddie Krebs (May 16, 2017) The Thunderbirds were a staple at our house. 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. She would use it frequently. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Girl Posters . Julie Atkinson (2016) Roller Derby!!! Hall of Fame 2004, Bernice Abar (March 30, 2017) TO WALK UP,SOME DAY, WHEN I REACH THE TOP Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. View pictorial tributes to skaters in the official National Roller Derby Hall of Fame here. I always looked up to her as a child. Louise Brower Charlie "Spec" Saunders- Hall of Fame 1959 Kay Wilson Lisa Knapp That is a more natural movement. John Britton As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. [2], In 1946, Hardman won her first national track and field title, the long jump, with a best leap of 17ft 0in (5.18m). Derby Time. [2] Skaters could only be inducted after their retirement. Try again later. Oops, something didn't work. 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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. My parents used to go watch them at the Olympic frequently in the 60's. 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 . They took me several times with them. Hall of Fame 1953, Russ MassroJuly 6, 2006 Sad, sad day. Learning about fashion through period photographs. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. It's called Derby Dolls. I liked those games but I'll always be a T-Bird fan. FROM DOWN HERE,TOWARD HEAVEN Ring it right now." Drag images here or select from your computer for Shirley Hardman memorial. By the late 1970s, the T-Birds were featured on television in the name of Roller Superstars. 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. My ''Aunt Marge'' loved her. After that year skaters did not have a regular facility to train at. 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 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Create a charming quaint wood garden gate from these authentic 1880s designs. Today I visit the gravesites of Roller Derby Queen, Shirley Hardman. The ESPN games were held in Las Vegas at the Showboat Casino. Former T-Bird skaters have become trainers for many of the new leagues and there just arent enough of them to go around. My grandparents loved this sport. Peggy O'Neal - Hall of Fame 1953 Such theatrics! In 1991 & 1992 the team was idle for the first time in its existence. But if anyone knows more about that series would love to hear from you. As the cold winter months shroud us, a fleeting image of velvety green lawns and colorful flower beds begin to enter the mind. Dick Lane was in the center with the microphone as he announced the sudden tragic death of Shirley. Judy Pocchiare Elaine Everson (July 16, 2017) Members of the original hall of fame are:[8], Since re-opening in 2004, the following additional members have been inducted:[8]. 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. Frank Frazier Victorian style is found in fashions and weddings, dcor and houses, holidays and parties, literature and music from the Victorian era. @TB - the phone number: Why it was Richmond 9-5171, of course. Ralph Vogel Leo Reherman (2016) This new era for the T-Birds brought new uniforms and a drastic change of team colors. I remember a blond gal with a pony tail hair do. Search the Largest Online Newspaper Archive. The police said she had been floating on a raft in the pool during a party. I believe she skated a couple match races and was forced to skate one game on TV. 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