Ed Dresser We went to see LA Tbirds in '66 or '67. Almost all the games were carried on television. My siblings and I always talk about the T-birds. [7], At the 1950 British Empire Games, Hardman competed in the 100 yards sprint, the 440 yards relay, and the 660 yards relay. kayd I grew up in the san fernando valley and got the chance to watch the t-birds several times with my father. The T-Bird girls team had not skated (or trained) for years and was pieced together with older, out of shape veterans far removed from their prime. Charlie O'Connell (2015) - Hall of Fame 1967 Lane was often assisted in the press box and the infield by Bill Hoppy Haupt.

[2] In 1944 she was successful at the South Island schools athletics championships. Funeral: 4 Oct 2022, Derby.

. His collection of Roller Derby memorabilia is the largest in the world. Norma Rossner - Hall of Fame 2016 Some skaters bowed out and into retirement, while others pushed on. Herb Roberts From 1980, she became active in masters athletics, setting world records in various events and age-group categories, and winning multiple world masters athletics championship titles. Griffiths disbanded Roller Derbys IRDL and his own NRL and formed the International Skating Conference (ISC). Corlus "Leo" Quigley (July 25, 2017) Her death at 34 was the result of an accidental drowning. Please enter your email and password to sign in. John Morrissey Create a charming quaint wood garden gate from these authentic 1880s designs. It is very awesome to see her name on here, I will never forget her. Jimmy Pierce Roller Games (NSD) World Champions . tb said"I too watched the T Birds religously. Jan Dorigo (2013) Al Goodson Despite the challenges, training was intense and the quality of skating was still quite high. 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. Victorian style is found in fashions and weddings, dcor and houses, holidays and parties, literature and music from the Victorian era. Verify and try again.

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Donald Batiste 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. Sam Marchese (2013) Carmen Zuni (December 4, 2016). Arthur "Buddy" Atkinson, Sr - Hall of Fame 1965 "Roller Games" was owned by a guy named Bill Griffiths. The crowd went wild, the T-Birds were victorious and it was a grand exit for Ralphie and the team. Roller Games absorbed many Roller Derby skaters when that original league folded. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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.

FROM DOWN HERE,TOWARD HEAVEN Josephine "Ma" Bogash - Hall of Fame 1952 TO WALK UP,SOME DAY, WHEN I REACH THE TOP You watched it to watch women beat the shit out of each other on skates. Roller Derby Skaters Shirley Hardman and Carmen Gmez Have Ties to I.E. When Shirley Hardman was skating, you knew the action was going to be unforgettable.

Bill Driggers the T-Birds remained popular in Southern California, the Warriors captured the hearts of fans in Philly and became the powerhouse of the East. Dolly Hansen She represented her country at the 1950 British Empire Games, winning a silver medal in the women's 440 yards relay. Pete Mangone Kenny Brien [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. Bill Cummings I grew up in Rockford, IL and in the late 60s/early 70s I was a devoted Roller Derby fan. [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].

Sip one of historys classic Southern refreshments. Don Rixman Moreover it is easy to identify individual collection records at a glance with both detailed images and exact descriptions. But it hardly mattered. 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. She crossed the finish line in second place, but the New Zealand quartet was disqualified. All Rights Reserved. Julie Atkinson (2016) I remember Shirley. In '49 or '50 there was a kinescoped wrestling show announced by Dick Lane, in which he also used the Whoa Nellie! Zalim Fantastic Zalim Los Angeles, 0000 . View of skater Ann Calvello, Duluth, MN Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images . Florence "Flo" Lang Jack "Toddy" Geffinger (2016) - Hall of Fame 2005 Hall of Fame 2004, Ralph ValladaresNovember 13, 1998 Chris Rowe Both events happened 9/20/73. Marion Red Smartt was the first coach of the team and guided them through much of the 1960s. Many T-Birds were hired to skate in the movie. Ronnie RAINS + Shirley HARDMAN! Make sure that the file is a photo. In 1973 Jerry Seltzer shut down Roller Derby and sold the promotional rights to Bill Griffiths. Betty Jo Harris [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. Users can create as many collections as needed with a single copy of the software. I was in high school during Croce's time in the spotlight. Nelson Cabral (2016) Victorian clothing is featured in photographs and articles - everything to help dress the part of the elegant Victorian lady, gentleman, or child.

Red Erdman Many had to take second jobs to make ends meet. (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. The demise of this show put the nail in the T-Birds coffin. 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). His love songs really hit a chord with me and my friends. Jerry Hill Shirley Hardman was born on 09/24/1938 and is 83 years old. Victorian clothing is featured in photographs and articles - everything to help dress the part of the elegant Victorian lady, gentleman, or child. Does this take me back and give me a laugh! http://www.ratcityrollergirls.com/teams.html. Learning about fashion through period photographs. Harold eventually became one of the sports biggest stars, spending many years with the Chicago Hawks. Roller Girl. The past few years have seen a grassroots revival of the sport, especially among women. 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. Ed Silver Richard Haffke Annis Jensen (2015) - Hall of Fame 1960 In the late 1980s sisters, Jennifer & Kristine Van Galder teamed up for a RollerGames revival. ( Helen Gardner The police said she had been floating on a raft in the pool during a party. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. :)-dusty nathan misterwriter111@hotmail.com. Earlene Brown 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. Joyce Young Georgeanna Kemp Adele Hocker Herb Elk Failed to remove flower. Stay tuned. Doug Monte Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. Lane retired in 1972 and died in 1982 and will forever be missed.

Julie Patrick (2014) - Hall of Fame 2004 Gloria "Miffie" Mifsud Throughout the 1970s, Roller Games was the only league operating and kept banked track skating alive. Johnny Kazar Leo Reherman (2016) While this may not have been the glory years of the T-Birds, it was enough to inspire legions of new fans who are now turning into new skaters. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Freddie Cohen Rare game featuring Shirley Hardman. The 62-year-old pilot was rushed to the hospital for facial surgery and . 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. Joyce Beasley Dick Lane Within just a few years, the T-Birds popularity rivaled that of the other major sports teams in Los Angeles; the Dodgers, Rams, and Lakers. They cheered their favorites. Had a crush on T.L. Cal Stephens Her death at 34 was the result of an accidental drowning. 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. Bernie was an active skater as late as 2007! Charles Tolbert
Carol Ann Caldwell Nicknamed "The Blonde Bomber," she was a popular star of Roller Derby during that sport's heyday in the late 1960s. Jim Greene I guess it had to do with which part of the country you were in. However, the baton was dropped and Hardman incorrectly retrieved it. Earlene was #747. Terri Lynch, Honey Sanchez, Gwen Miller and the rest of those angelic creatures could really gouge. Try again later. Allen Littles 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. Weve updated the security on the site. Shirley Hardman lives in Olalla, WA; previous city include Gig Harbor WA. He also "ran" around the rink on his skates. Tribute courtesy of Phil Berrier, Roller Derby Forum. Russ Schalk The Los Angeles Times.

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Try again later. Dave Battersby Roller derby memoirs from roller derby stars. Note that I said "watch the fans," not "watch the game." Rick West Prior to that, she was a World Class athlete who specialized in shot put & discus throwing. Jules Illies In 1972 a rare inner league game between the T-Birds and Midwest Pioneers drew a record crowd of 52,000 to Chicagos Comiskey Park.
Every effort is made not to use copyrighted material. Bill "Hoppy" Haupt Ted Mullen Al Alison The renowned T-Birds are the team that kept the sport of Roller Derby alive from the 1970s through the 90s. ! . Gary Bickford (January 16, 2017) Search by name or location to find online obituaries. Joann Koons (2016) IF TEARDROPS WERE ROSES Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. One game was skated in 1985 with the T-Bird girls team skating against an up & coming new all-girls Roller Derby team loaded with young, well-trained skaters. 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. They have some very fast skaters and can hit pretty well. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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 was halftime and they didn't check tickets to get back into the stadium, so we walked in for free. Red Willis Up for auction is an original Roller Games Gazette dated June 1973. Funeral: 29 Sep 2022, Ockbrook, Derby. Florence Mabel Shirley. 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. Shirley Ngarita Peterson (ne Hardman; 24 July 1928 - 19 July 2019) was a New Zealand track and field athlete.She represented her country at the 1950 British Empire Games, winning a silver medal in the women's 440 yards relay.From 1980, she became active in masters athletics, setting world records in various events and age-group categories, and winning multiple world masters athletics . Russ "Rosie" Baker - Hall of Fame 1960 Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. With over 10,000 fans looking on, the T-Birds skated against the RGI All-Stars at Pontiac Arena. It's women only, there are four teams, and they play about once a month. One comment I have about the new "roller derby" all girls leagues sprouting up all over the country. Anybody remember the night that it was Terri Lynch's birthday?

Gail Fund (2013) The Thunderbirds were actually part of an offshoot group called "Roller Games," which was a rowdier version of Roller Derby. Great to read Kelly Hardman's comment. 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. The league was revived as Roller Games International from 1990 to 1993. cemeteries found in Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Of course, all that intense skating took such a toll on Hardman. 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. Find exactly what you're looking for! My opinion! Jimmy Cullen 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. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The great thing about the old Roller Derby league was the parity! [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. In 2005, Robert Sedillo leased the rights to use the T-Bird name. Bill Griffiths, Sr (2015) 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). We thought it was the funniest thing we'd ever seen. Members of the original hall of fame are:[8], Since re-opening in 2004, the following additional members have been inducted:[8]. Views. All Rights Reserved. Bobby Campbell Hall of Fame 2008-9, Ronnie RobinsonApril 14, 2001 As the cold winter months shroud us, a fleeting image of velvety green lawns and colorful flower beds begin to enter the mind.

Mike Miller Billy Bogash - Hall of Fame 1953 vs. fi. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 63 records for Shirley Hardman. Take THAT, Racwuel Welch! WHO WENT BEFORE ME, SO WHEN YOU CRY TEARDROPS 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. Some of the notable skaters that spent the majority of their Roller Derby career in Los Angeles include: Danny Reilly, George Copeland, John Hall, Shirley Hardman, Gwen Miller, Honey Sanchez, Terri Lynch, Roberta Mitchell, Sally Vega, Richard Brown, Larry Lewis, Greg Robertson, Judy Sowinski, Julie Patrick, Liz Hernandez, Roger Schroeder, (former Olympian) Earlean Brown, Sam Washington, Billy Marshall, Carmen Thompson, Jim Terrigno, Ronnie Rains, Harold Jackson, Frankie Macedo, Patsy Delgato, Colleen Murrell, Debbie Heldon, John Johnson, Mike Flaningam, Darrell Davis and many more. View obituary. come to mind?

Ken Kunzleman Roger Schroeder Shirley and her Thunderbabesthat brought back a lot of memories. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots.

Death and Glory Skate Shop quietly opened its doors on Dec. 1 inside the old church at 935 W. 11th Ave. emphasis on quietly. Clipped from. Other notable coaches and captains included John Hall, Ralphie Valladares, and Terri Lynch. I'm surprised that more skaters didn't get injured by going down and hitting one of the railing uprights. ronnie rains roller derby obituary.

Grateful to have witness the greatness of Shirley, Hardman, John Parker, Ronnie Rains, Jim Trotter, Leroy Gonzalez, Baby Rocco, Norma Rossner, Judi Sowinski, Earlene Brown and the future nemesis of Roller Derby Nick Scopas and Jan Vallow. We LOVED watching the T-Birds on TV. 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. wc. 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 Mark D'Amato Later, we got San Francisco Tay Area Bomber games. Carl Payne Lorain, "Little iodine Berrins would be of great help as well as some others I have been chatting with. Vintage Collectibles Software allows collectors to keep a visual record of the appearance and condition of each of their collectibles items. Elmer "Elbows" Anderson - Hall of Fame 2004 Jeanette Costa (2016) - 29 Jul 1965 And what a remarkable performance it was by a real professional. Ruth Hill Yolanda "Baby Rocco" Roacho Not surprisingly, the skaters from the two leagues did not get along well. I think Calvello was skating for the Chicago Pioneers at the time. In 1978 the team dropped the traditional red, white and blue for brand new green and gold uniforms. We have set your language to

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 . If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Butch McCrae Sep 1934 - Sep 2022. Eddie Krebs (May 16, 2017) Tonight, I viewed some classics on YouTube and it brought back childhood memories. Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | UGC Image Use Agreement. Those were great daysquite simple and uncomplicated compared to what our world has become. Mitch Donock Shirley Hardman. Shirley J. Roller. Joe Evans Real. Regardless, it was fun as a spectator. Shirley's ethnicity is Caucasian, whose political affiliation is currently a registered Democrat; and religious views are listed as Christian. Gene Radcliffe Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Shirley Hardman (11863662)? I just did some more research & I believe the woman who wore the 747 jersey was Earlene Brown. My favorite :Roller-derby girl was Terry Lynch. But, not surprisingly, Mr. Griffiths had one more trick up his sleeve. Gonna feature Judy Sowinski(T bird era).and Judy Arnold (Warriors era)Thanks for posts (old and new) everyone. Shawna'rie. Derby Time. Paul Milane - Hall of Fame 2008-9 Try one of these old-fashioned lemonade recipes from an 1862 bartenders guide. Harriet "Babe" Topel (2013) She would yell at the red shirt skater that would beat up her LA Braves team. And, yes, I know 'way too much about this. Examples of 1920 fashion including descriptions and prices are featured in this 1920s clothing catalog. This account has been disabled. Lena McBride This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. I watched the guys but there was something about the women being able to participate in such a rough sport. ok, I just learned 2 things: guys also play roller derby, and they used to use they real names. Warren Woolston (2013) Roller derby history by former skaters. 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. Lewis "Punky" Gardner Who cared who won? 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. No real jersey uniforms to give the game a sense of legitimacy. 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. Hall of Fame 2004, Bernice Abar (March 30, 2017)

They didn't want me to be one of the girls who rode the High-Diving Horse at Steel Pier either. see pics. One and only Shirley Hardman. Gene Gammon - Hall of Fame 1959 . So we made it a Tuesday night ritual to go watch the fans at Roller Derby after my friend got off work. Tiffany treasures are on view in a fully restored Gilded Age mansion. Learning about fashion through period photographs. REMEMBER MY FRIEND Both leagues had always had extremely talented, competitive skaters, but in the 1970s Roller Games began to focus more and more on theatrics and entertainment. Sid Harnesk - Hall of Fame 2006 Bill Sappington SAN FERNANDO VALLEY. They were the only reason to watch. Sep 1931 - Sep 2022. Deby Thompson Skater. I believe she skated a couple match races and was forced to skate one game on TV. (Page 2) Dick Lane was always giving that phone number (sponsor?) Oakview, Lot 264, Space 8 12 plots in from curb marker 278, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11863662/shirley-hardman. Have fun replicating one of these 100 year old restaurant menus. What a Hoot!! Search the Largest Online Newspaper Archive. Rosalie Seltzer Driggers Bob Satterfield - Hall of Fame 2012 Pete Madden Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Jim Cook

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(and I loved big John). I know some of you got to see her skate and she was simply amazing. John Frank (2013) "Ooh, you're going to get it when Dad comnes home".

Shirley was very popular as TBird Manager and I will always remember her with her "Equalizer"- her bat. In 1978, the Chicago Hawks, lead by former T-Bird Harold Jackson and his brother Bernie, went undefeated during the regular season, crushing the T-Birds in most of these games. They took me several times with them. WHO WOULD GREET ME Liz was my favorite; she was pretty, fiery, and the fastest woman on skates.But Shirley Hardman was the skater everyone loved to hate. Louise Brower They were most often referred to as the LA T-Birds and featured stars such as Ralphie Valladares, Shirley Hardman and more. They believed! It appeared to be the end of an amazing era. Hall of Fame 1956, Ann CalvelloMarch 14, 2006 T-Bird owner Bill Griffiths accepted a large number of the Roller Derby skaters into Roller Games.

Bio by: Bobb Edwards Gwens skating talent and agility along with her longtime loyalty to the T-Birds endeared her to the fans. @TB - the phone number: Why it was Richmond 9-5171, of course. [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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [3], When the International Roller Derby League, by then run by Leo Seltzer's son, Jerry, closed in 1973, the Hall of Fame also closed. Dr. Henry Salmon Mickey Roberts Bay City Bombers of rival Roller Derby league. But I wasn't watching roller derby. Fletcher Sanders Delores Roberson Sunday night T-Bird games were one of the highest rated TV programs in the Los Angeles market for many years. Johnnie Wrice Betty McTague

Lisa Knapp Calvin Taylor Ernie Lopez Hall of Fame 2010, Dave PoundMay 5, 2000 Surely she is resting in peace, knowing that fans everywhere still love her and will never forget her. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person.

Tribute courtesy of Phil Berrier, Roller Derby Forum. Talent slowly began to diminish and by the mid 80s many veteran stars retired and there were few talented newcomers to replace them. Shirley Hardman skater 2005 Bobbie Johnstone skater 2005 Joe Nygra skater 2005 . Sad, sad day. Henry Edwards

Users can create as many collections as needed with a single copy of the software. schtick. Learn more about merges. 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 . This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. [5] Their children include Bev Peterson, who represented New Zealand in athletics at the 1990 Commonwealth Games, and Evan Peterson, who won national athletics titles in the long jump, triple jump and 400 m hurdles. Al Stewart Bill Comming Ken Monte - Hall of Fame 1960 Bill Reynolds - Hall of Fame 1965 Or Earlene Brown too.

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