More information. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Mitch Donock ITS 2 THA DEATH! THey even used to drive from Tijuana to LA to watch the games live. 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. Try one of these old-fashioned lemonade recipes from an 1862 bartenders guide. Jimmy Cullen But I wasn't watching roller derby. 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. It seemed the T-Birds were back! Joel "Doc" Rabin Shirley Hardman August 1, 1973 Hall of Fame 2005. Tony Pruden Shirley Hardman was the "captain" of the T-Birds. I also grew up in the L.A. area (the San Fernando Valley). Gail Fund (2013) Does this celebrated RollerGames team have another comeback in store? Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Of course, all that intense skating took such a toll on Hardman. When I was a kid in the late 50's and 60's roller derby found its way onto our TV often. You have no guarantee itll hit the player youre aiming at. She was born March 12, 1925 in Redford, MI to Leslie and Lenora (Pardonnet) Chavey. 86 followers. No real jersey uniforms to give the game a sense of legitimacy. . Doug Monte Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Bob Satterfield - Hall of Fame 2012 Oops, something didn't work. Roller Derby Shirley Hardman Signed Vintage Original Gazette Scorecard & more . Jack "Toddy" Geffinger (2016) - Hall of Fame 2005 When Shirley Hardman was skating, you knew the action was going to be unforgettable. Today I visit the gravesites of Roller Derby Queen, Shirley Hardman. Oddly, his death is always linked in memory to Billie Jean King beating Bobby Riggs. Hall of Fame 2016, Shirley HardmanAugust 1, 1973Hall of Fame 2005, Ivy KingJuly 12, 2006 Peggy Smalley Norma Rossner - Hall of Fame 2016 In 1973 Jerry Seltzer shut down Roller Derby and sold the promotional rights to Bill Griffiths. The police said she had been floating on a raft in the pool during a party. You watched it to watch women beat the shit out of each other on skates. It was shocking that they chose to overlook the obviously fake competition. Ralphie was on the first squad in 1961 and skated in the final game of the Bill Griffiths era in 1993. There is a problem with your email/password. But if anyone knows more about that series would love to hear from you. Jerry Hill Sonny Rimatello Virginia Rushing (2014) Sadly, in 1972, the league that was founded in 1935 and started it all (RollerDerby) closed its doors. Within two years, Roller Games also shut down operations (for a short time) due to financial difficulties and other problems. This browser does not support getting your location. I always came in on the middle of roller derby on WOR and I used to wait for someone to go over the rail. I'm studying that era in roller derby so that I can get ideas for my (huge) painting. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. LAs new team rapidly gained a large, loyal following which became larger every year. Up for auction is an original Roller Games Gazette dated June 1973. Connie Bernal There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Allen Littles 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. My favorites were Judy Lynch, Honey Sanchez, Ann Calvello and 747 Erlene Brown. He retained rights to the names and held occasional matches in 1987 and 1988. Despite the challenges, training was intense and the quality of skating was still quite high. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. My grandparents loved this sport. Dan O'Connell here. Shawna'rie. (Page 2) 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. Joyce Beasley kayd I grew up in the san fernando valley and got the chance to watch the t-birds several times with my father. tb said"I too watched the T Birds religously. Vintage Collectibles Software allows collectors to keep a visual record of the appearance and condition of each of their collectibles items. Bill Sappington Jim Ciota THE LOS ANGELES T-BIRDS ARE HERE! Strong, colorful, rough someone who really knew how to sell the game and rivalry. We used to watch the Los Angeles Braves with Red Smart and Joyce Beasely, Punky Gardner, Specs Saunders, a very young Ralphie Valladares, Lou Sanchez, and Joan Weston, and the rest of them. Sorry! Eye-Catching Tubs for a Vintage Bath (Slideshow). During the heyday of the Thunderbirds, many of the teams biggest stars became household names in Southern California and known throughout the country. GREAT NEWS! I also remember how excited we were when "Kansas City Bomber" came out at the movies. THis was before the T-Birds. I remember a blond gal with a pony tail hair do. Gwens skating talent and agility along with her longtime loyalty to the T-Birds endeared her to the fans. Many T-Birds were hired to skate in the movie. . They took me several times with them. Sometimes Shirley goes by various nicknames including Shirley A Hardman. Hazel Roop (2013) - Hall of Fame 2010 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Of course my mother was never going to let this happen but she let me practice for years until I found another dream. 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 Such names as Honey Sanchez, Sally Vega, Shirley Hardman.. | Roller derby, Team photos, Roller 13 Family ideas | roller derby, derby time, roller Shirley Hardman (1939-1973) - Find A Grave Memorial I agree with the legitimacy of the flat track derby and uniforms but man you go way back to some skaters I never heard of and a young Valladares then yourself as a skater "dream come true" my hats off to you..!! Harriet "Babe" Topel (2013) DeWitt Quarles Shirley's ethnicity is Caucasian, whose political affiliation is currently a registered Democrat; and religious views are listed as Christian. Try again later. Bad Girl. Hall of Fame 1953, Russ MassroJuly 6, 2006 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. Victorian style is found in fashions and weddings, dcor and houses, holidays and parties, literature and music from the Victorian era. 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. Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | UGC Image Use Agreement. In 2005, Robert Sedillo leased the rights to use the T-Bird name. Mark D'Amato: Jackie Garello: Shirley Hardman: George "Run Run" Jones: Ivy King: Ken Kunzelman: Russ Massro: Candi Mitchell: Doug Monte: Ken Monte: John Parker: Ed Potter (Referee) Dewitt Quarles: Howie Raines: I guess it had to do with which part of the country you were in. 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. Bill Driggers Keeps my motivation up. Peggy O'Neal - Hall of Fame 1953 Marylin Bullock T-Bird games often created a unique fan frenzy and occasionally pandemonium. She was the perfect heel. All of the Jackson brothers were Roller Games All-Stars at one time or another during their careers. Try again later. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. And the songs still sound great. Adaline moved to Australia to skate for awhile. Pat Murray Girl Posters . [10] In the 660 yards relay, the New Zealand women were leading going into the final baton change to Hardman. Shirley Hardman was born on 09/24/1938 and is 83 years old. vs. fi. I grew up in LA and watched Roller Games every week without fail - even subscribed to the Roller Games Gazette. Pat Letts Julie Atkinson (2016) John "Schoolboy" Creekmore She opened a small bar in Reseda (on Vanowen and Tampa) called "The Penalty Box". Dick Batista 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. Al Stewart I know some of you got to see her skate and she was simply amazing. 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. 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 . Ducky Duckworth Elmer "Elbows" Anderson - Hall of Fame 2004 His love songs really hit a chord with me and my friends. Everyone loves a tea party. Learning about fashion through period photographs. Sep 1934 - Sep 2022. 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. Duluth Mn. Roller Derby Skaters Shirley Hardman and Carmen Gmez Have Ties to I.E. Built in the 20s for the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, this was a big ominous barn where boxing and wrestling matches were held along with the roller derby. Search the Largest Online Newspaper Archive. Surely she is resting in peace, knowing that fans everywhere still love her and will never forget her. Besides Ralphie, the T-Birds have been the home of a long list of legendary, Hall of Fame skaters. But naturally Hardman and Rocko became imperious and obnoxious, so when they demanded water, Sowinski and Thompson emptied buckets of water on their heads. Mike Miller The great thing about the old Roller Derby league was the parity! 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. Annie. The women were the excitement. Jan Dorigo (2013) View Shirley Hardman results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Her death at 34 was the result of an accidental drowning. There are over 100 all-female leagues operating in the United States and the number is growing. 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. [2] At the 2001 event in Brisbane, she won gold and bronze medals in the 80 metres hurdles and triple jump, respectively. My mom skated against Shirley. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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). T-Birds fans were left with only hopes and prayers. Yolanda "Baby Rocco" Roacho Roller Derby!!! It's actually a really fun time. We were mesmerized by the insanity of the crowd. Or did it? Athlete. This young reporter was quite mesmerized by Raquel Welch braless. The league was revived as Roller Games International from 1990 to 1993. I liked those games but I'll always be a T-Bird fan. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Jackie Gleason Users can create as many collections as needed with a single copy of the software. Sonja Sims Mary Gardner - Hall of Fame 2008-9 Tony Marzano The renowned T-Birds are the team that kept the sport of Roller Derby alive from the 1970s through the 90s. Signed by Bill Griffith (owner)Jean ClarkLeon JacksonSh.from 22413139 . Bio by: Bobb Edwards 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. William Ellison Aubrey Willis Jackie Garello 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. Ok that I got out of my way! [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. It is nice to read about real fans and to hear some of the great stories, very fascinating. Hall of Fame 2010, Dave PoundMay 5, 2000 Peggy Brown (2014) Lory Halloran New Zealand national champions in women's 100 m, 1950 New Zealand British Empire Games team, "Results for the 1950 British Empire Games Athletics 100 yard Women", "Results for the 1950 British Empire Games Athletics 4 x 440 yard relay [, "All time world rankings 100 meter dash", "All time world rankings 200 metres dash", "All time world rankings short hurdles", "Obituary: Shirley Peterson (nee Hardman)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shirley_Hardman&oldid=1112776560, People educated at King Edward Technical College, Commonwealth Games silver medallists for New Zealand, Athletes (track and field) at the 1950 British Empire Games, Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in New Zealand English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 75 yd champion (1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953), This page was last edited on 28 September 2022, at 02:23. But, c'mon, we're talking about San Bernardino here.The same fans sat in the same seats every week screaming the same obscenities and the game always had the same result -- the Thunderbirds made a miracle comeback in the closing moments of the game and the winning points were always scored by Little Ralphie Valladeras. Henry Edwards All Rights Reserved. Fletcher Sanders During much of the 1960s and 70s, T-Bird games were broadcast in prime time by KTLA in Los Angeles and also shown in many other markets in the United States as well as internationally. Definitely worth the price of admission. see pics. Taft Waters cemeteries found in Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This was by far the most successful decade for Roller Games although its popularity peaked in 1972. 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. Gary Bickford (January 16, 2017) But the women! I remember Shirley. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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. Eddie Poore Why was it time to move on? and joined his training school. Sam Marchese (2013) Why does Keezar Pavilion (sp?) Alice "Fuzzy" Buchek (2013) He was also quite possibly the sport's youngest player, breaking into the league at . Ivy King July 12, 2006 Hall of Fame 1953. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Jim Greene I thought you might like to see a memorial for Shirley Hardman I found on Findagrave.com. Adele Hocker Obituaries & obituary notices in Derby. Those were great daysquite simple and uncomplicated compared to what our world has become. But, not surprisingly, Mr. Griffiths had one more trick up his sleeve. '72 Roller Derby PROGRAM - Los Angeles T-BIRDS. Thanks, I needed that. Edith Branum In the 1960s, Danny & Jerry Reilly skated on strong T-Bird teams. Butch McCrae Louise Brower 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. 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. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Ken Monte - Hall of Fame 1960 Can anybody verify this? Anybody remember the night that it was Terri Lynch's birthday? Nelson Cabral (2016) With over 10,000 fans looking on, the T-Birds skated against the RGI All-Stars at Pontiac Arena. Please reset your password. Bobbie Johnstone - Hall of Fame 2005 Today I visit the gravesites of Roller Derby Queen, Shirley Hardman. Learning about fashion through period photographs. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Superstars Danny Reilly, Ralphie Valladares, and Ronnie Rains stayed in the mix and provided the team with marquee star power carried over from the 60s. Leo Reherman (2016) Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Show Hide article text (OCR) Save to Ancestry. 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. Prior to that, she was a World Class athlete who specialized in shot put & discus throwing. Leon, Bernie & Harold Jackson each skated as a T-Bird. Hall of Fame 2007, John ParkerAugust 19, 2004 Thanks to those who have already signed up. However, as there was only one timekeeper, the time was not ratified. Darryle Davis (2014) Armando "Marty" Martinez The closing of the T-Bird training facility in 1985 may have been the single biggest blow to the organization in its history. John Morrissey http://www.ratcityrollergirls.com/teams.html. schtick. 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. "It was "Richmond 9-5171. Create a charming quaint wood garden gate from these authentic 1880s designs. Tiffany treasures are on view in a fully restored Gilded Age mansion. Shirley was a life-long member of Manchester United Methodist Church and the Manchester American Legion. Learn more about managing a memorial . Whirl Gray (2016) Red Willis Your Scrapbook is currently empty. (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. She enjoyed spending time with her bowling girls, golfing . Dee Maresca The National Roller Derby Hall of Fame & Museum closed in New York City in 2015, relocating to Palm Springs, California. Helen Gardner Try again. ! . The two teams were made up of mostly very old skaters and a few rookies. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. As a result, several acclaimed skaters who had never retired were not inducted. Search by name or location to find online obituaries. A NEW STAIRCASE BEGAN, "Toughie" BrasuhnAugust 7, 1971 As the cold winter months shroud us, a fleeting image of velvety green lawns and colorful flower beds begin to enter the mind. 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. I think Calvello was skating for the Chicago Pioneers at the time. Deby Thompson Jack Walker Fans, do not throw anything onto the rink. 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. Quick. The Los Angeles Times. I sometime would watch with her when I stayed over her house in LA when I was a kid. Nellie Montague (September 2016) Johnny Kazar 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Joan Kazmerski (December 5, 2016) 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. End of the summer look at various vintage style bathing suits. 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