The police said she had been floating on a raft in the pool during a party. Elaine Everson (July 16, 2017) Despite the challenges, training was intense and the quality of skating was still quite high. Clipping found in The San Bernardino County Sun in San Bernardino, California on Jul 29, 1965. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Lory Halloran [2] In 1944 she was successful at the South Island schools athletics championships. Posting of memories of the Original Roller Derby Teams. SAN FERNANDO VALLEY. Victoriana showcases Victorian style home dcor and furniture, Victorian clothing and accessories, Victorian weddings and Christmas. Please reset your password. I was in high school during Croce's time in the spotlight. Gwens skating talent and agility along with her longtime loyalty to the T-Birds endeared her to the fans. 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. Howie Raines Billy Gardner (September 2016) The 62-year-old pilot was rushed to the hospital for facial surgery and . Marge Evans . 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. Red Erdman Shirley Hardman was the captain of the Texas Outlaws. And, yes, I know 'way too much about this. She was the unofficial Queen of RollerGames during this period. Pete Mangone I WOULD BUILD A STAIRWAY Sad, sad day. When Shirley Hardman was skating, you knew the action was going to be unforgettable. Talent slowly began to diminish and by the mid 80s many veteran stars retired and there were few talented newcomers to replace them. Her death at 34 was the result of an accidental drowning. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Sip one of historys classic Southern refreshments. In the early 70s, the T-Birds soared to new heights as fans packed arenas in Los Angeles and across the country. Hardman lived right in that same neighborhood. I always loved the action and way Ronnie Raines use to skate on the rails. Undoubtedly the most popular T-Bird over the years was little Ralphie Valladares, who skated with the T-Birds for over 30 years. Joan Kazmerski (December 5, 2016) I wish s one of the sports stations would air this again.Great memories. Tasty tales (and recipes) from the Royal kitchens. Griffiths disbanded Roller Derbys IRDL and his own NRL and formed the International Skating Conference (ISC). Cathie Traylor [2], In 1946, Hardman won her first national track and field title, the long jump, with a best leap of 17ft 0in (5.18m). Other notable coaches and captains included John Hall, Ralphie Valladares, and Terri Lynch. Shirley was very popular as TBird Manager and I will always remember her with her "Equalizer"- her bat. In 1991 & 1992 the team was idle for the first time in its existence. Born in New York City on May 7, 1935, O'Connell first discovered the sport because his grandmother was a fan. Zalim Fantastic Zalim Los Angeles, 0000 . 4 pages, in very good condition. Does anyone remember the song "My Mom" from "The Electric Company"? I've seen the Rat City Roller Girls here in Seattle. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Shirley Hardman I found on Findagrave.com. Charles "Buckets" Gipson Georgeanna Kemp 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. This was by far the most successful decade for Roller Games although its popularity peaked in 1972. The Kruse twins, Carolyn & Carol, spend time with the team in the late 60s and early 70s. Bill Cummings Signed by Bill Griffith (owner)Jean ClarkLeon JacksonSh.from 22413139 . Updates and information on roller derby skaters past and present. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. One comment I have about the new "roller derby" all girls leagues sprouting up all over the country. Roller Games absorbed many Roller Derby skaters when that original league folded. Regardless, it was fun as a spectator. 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. After that year skaters did not have a regular facility to train at. Within two years, Roller Games also shut down operations (for a short time) due to financial difficulties and other problems. The Los Angeles Times. Ok that I got out of my way! Hall of Fame 1968, Leroy GonzalesOctober 9, 2001 Wes Aronson - Hall of Fame 1953 TO WALK UP,SOME DAY, WHEN I REACH THE TOP Who cared who won? :)-dusty nathan misterwriter111@hotmail.com. (Page 2) 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. It was all so exciting. Try again. Verify and try again. 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. Learn more about managing a memorial . Sunday night T-Bird games were one of the highest rated TV programs in the Los Angeles market for many years. There have been numerous Roller derby leagues over the years but only two that gained national prominence; Roller Derby and Roller Games. Jerry Hickson does anyone remember the night a girl ran up from the crowd and threw lester quarrels briefcase out to the fans? Tony Pruden So if you want some REAL memories, contact me. the roller derby queen who died a few years ago. Hall of Fame 1953, Russ MassroJuly 6, 2006 Jack "Toddy" Geffinger (2016) - Hall of Fame 2005 Victorian clothing is featured in photographs and articles - everything to help dress the part of the elegant Victorian lady, gentleman, or child. Peggy Brown (2014) Oops, we were unable to send the email. come to mind? The past few years have seen a grassroots revival of the sport, especially among women. The ESPN games were held in Las Vegas at the Showboat Casino. Failed to delete memorial. Annie. The Victorian mansion boasts a riot of architecture styles including Queen Anne, Eastlake, Italianate and Stick attributes. His collection of Roller Derby memorabilia is the largest in the world. Alice Edwards 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. [8] In the 100 yards, she finished fifth in the final, posting a time of 11.3 seconds. One and only Shirley Hardman. 0 cemeteries found in Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, California, USA. 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. Sep 1931 - Sep 2022. Lisa Knapp You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. From dresses to corsets and hats to shoes and more! Savino Cosme (January 2017) Bob Corbin Myrna Vandenberg (2014) T-Bird owner Bill Griffiths accepted a large number of the Roller Derby skaters into Roller Games. Dimension Skipper, you made me nostalgic. Florence Mabel Shirley. My parents used to go watch them at the Olympic frequently in the 60's. The men didn't do a thing for me - they were actually playing to win. Dee Maresca Some skaters bowed out and into retirement, while others pushed on. Edith Branum Calvin Taylor Mickey Roberts Dolly Hansen [2], Returning to athletics when she was 52 years old, Peterson went on to compete in a range of track and field events, breaking numerous world masters athletics records. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. She was aggressive and mean but the fans loved her. He made contact with former skaters, including Calvello, Gerry Murray, Billy Bogash, Ivy King and Buddy Atkinson, Sr. and, by early 2004, his house was described by Time Out as an unofficial roller derby hall of fame. The shows aired Sunday mornings & we got to see plenty of shows featuring the Thunderbirds. [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]. Peggy O'Neal - Hall of Fame 1953 I always looked up to her as a child. 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. Duluth Mn. We were mesmerized by the insanity of the crowd. Hardman died young, following a tragic accident, and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Ch. kayd I grew up in the san fernando valley and got the chance to watch the t-birds several times with my father. Of course, all that intense skating took such a toll on Hardman. Shirley Ngarita Peterson (ne Hardman; 24 July 1928 19 July 2019) was a New Zealand track and field athlete. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. With great sadness, the National Roller Derby Hall of Fame announces the sudden death of legendary star, CHARLIE O'CONNELL. Louise Brower I just did some more research & I believe the woman who wore the 747 jersey was Earlene Brown. And the songs still sound great. Joyce Beasley All Rights Reserved. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Mike M. is correct. Derby Time. Surely she is resting in peace, knowing that fans everywhere still love her and will never forget her. The T-Birds went down under to Australia for the first time in many years to the delight of Aussie fans. Try again later. Resend Activation Email. In the 1960s, Danny & Jerry Reilly skated on strong T-Bird teams. "Loved the Derby, Dick Lane and, of course, the wrestling. 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. Taft Waters 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. Jack Wilson 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. I too grew up watching the roller derby on television and live games. Abel Gonzalez Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. I think the manager then was Shirley Hardiman or something like that and she opened a seedy club in the West Valley at one point. The Los Angeles Thunderbirds were the dominant and most popular team inRoller Gamesand the Bay City Bombers were the flagship team inRoller Derby. The fast skating and the hard hitting. Why does Keezar Pavilion (sp?) [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. And I think I remember an episode of Charlie's Angels where Farrah went undercover as a roller derby skater. 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. . Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Erma Caldwell The demise of this show put the nail in the T-Birds coffin. During the 1960s Roller Games experienced rapid growth and established teams in Baltimore, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Florida, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Japan. 2021. . John "Schoolboy" Creekmore They cheered their favorites. Sam Marchese (2013) 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. Great to read Kelly Hardman's comment. Jack Israel You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Really miss that sport entertainment of sort. Shirley Hardman was the "captain" of the T-Birds. Lorain, "Little iodine Berrins would be of great help as well as some others I have been chatting with. [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. Alberta Sarvis (2015) 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. Very entertaining. Shawna'rie. Funeral: 29 Sep 2022, Ockbrook, Derby. Gail Fund (2013) Even so, the T-Birds and Roller Games were still the only recognizable league in the country and as such was picked up by ESPN for the 1986 season. Jimmy Pierce 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. Thanks to Gary I was able to view Shirley as an Outlaw and the war she had with Terri Lynch. It's called Derby Dolls. 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). based on information from your browser. 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 As the cold winter months shroud us, a fleeting image of velvety green lawns and colorful flower beds begin to enter the mind. She would yell at the red shirt skater that would beat up her LA Braves team. Search above to list available cemeteries. Warren Woolston (2013) 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. I'm loving them. she had a little white convertable sportscar i got to ride in..I thought she was so cool. As a result, several acclaimed skaters who had never retired were not inducted. Later, we got San Francisco Tay Area Bomber games. Marylin Bullock It was great to see again as I always loved Croce's music. We have set your language to [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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? With over 10,000 fans looking on, the T-Birds skated against the RGI All-Stars at Pontiac Arena. Roller Derby Girls. This is a fan page. 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. . Rick West 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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Georgia Hase (2015) Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | UGC Image Use Agreement. Dick Batista 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. Girl Posters . Julie Atkinson (2016) Dorothy "Johnnie" Kobusch Earlene Brown View obituary. I believe it was during the time the 747 airplane came into existance. But naturally Hardman and Rocko became imperious and obnoxious, so when they demanded water, Sowinski and Thompson emptied buckets of water on their heads. 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. Along the way, the T-Birds have had several siblings duos and one trio. Jeanette Costa (2016) He eulogized her, then asked for a moment of silence. 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. Leon skated in the 60s and early 70s, Bernie for one season in 1974 while Harold did brief stints with the T-Birds in the 70s and 80s. . Terri Lynch (2015) - Hall of Fame 2006 Anyone can read what you share. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Ed Dresser My ''Aunt Marge'' loved her. Lane was often assisted in the press box and the infield by Bill Hoppy Haupt. NSD was acquired by Bill Griffiths and Jerry Hill in late 1961. if so I say Horray for Progress! Victorian style is found in fashions and weddings, dcor and houses, holidays and parties, literature and music from the Victorian era. Shirley and her Thunderbabesthat brought back a lot of memories. Tony Smith (September 2016) Weve updated the security on the site. That is a more natural movement. Lane was often assisted in the early 70s, the T-Birds soared to new heights as fans arenas. Account before you can sign in ( 2015 ) Privacy Policy | Policy! 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