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). The home of the T-Birds was the 9000 seatOlympic Auditorium, which was routinely sold-out for T-Bird home games. 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. 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. The result was a lopsided victory for the opponent and an embarrassing wake up call for the once glorious T-Birds. Thanks to those who have already signed up. Try one of these old-fashioned lemonade recipes from an 1862 bartenders guide. 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 . Failed to remove flower. Victoriana showcases Victorian style home dcor and furniture, Victorian clothing and accessories, Victorian weddings and Christmas. Leon, Bernie & Harold Jackson each skated as a T-Bird. My favorite :Roller-derby girl was Terry Lynch. Very entertaining. 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. I eventually got put on his team - the new LA Braves. Al Goodson Mark D'Amato This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Joel "Doc" Rabin Oops, we were unable to send the email. Betty Boyd It was a soft open, for one thing. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Don Rixman Tommy Letts 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. Tommy Atkinson - Hall of Fame 1960 Tony Smith (September 2016) Slideshow of unique and eye-catching vintage style tubs. Corlus "Leo" Quigley (July 25, 2017) Gerald Moyer They believed! Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. View obituary. Billy Bogash - Hall of Fame 1953 Gail Fund (2013) Eddie Williams Roller Derby. View Shirley Hardman results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. 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. 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. They scramed obscenities at the other team. When Shirley Hardman was skating, you knew the action was going to be unforgettable. 86 followers. As the cold winter months shroud us, a fleeting image of velvety green lawns and colorful flower beds begin to enter the mind. John Frank (2013) 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. Today I visit the gravesites of Roller Derby Queen, Shirley Hardman. . The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. One and only Shirley Hardman. Ring it right now." Alohalinda Villanueva I'm surprised that more skaters didn't get injured by going down and hitting one of the railing uprights. 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. View of skater Ann Calvello, Duluth, MN Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images . Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. As an aside, you just have to know that the "Destroyer" would correct you and note that he was "The Incredible Sensational Destroyer! Clipped from. 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. . 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. and joined his training school. Many of todays young participants only exposure to Roller Derby was T-Birds action from the 1980s on the ESPN run in 86 or the TNT figure eight spectacle of 1989 and 1990. 'RICHMOND 9 something, something" every five minutes. She was the unofficial Queen of RollerGames during this period. Joyce Young Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. Jim Terrigno Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. The Los Angeles Thunderbirds were the dominant and most popular team inRoller Gamesand the Bay City Bombers were the flagship team inRoller Derby. Today I visit the gravesites of Roller Derby Queen, Shirley Hardman. Brendan McCarthy, "Down and Derby: Skating slugfest enjoys revival in the city of broad shoulders", Wholly Roller: A Brooklyn Resident pays tribute to the bygone sport of Roller Derby, Cowboys, croquet, insurance in U.S. halls of fame, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roller_Derby_Hall_of_Fame&oldid=1085539544, This page was last edited on 1 May 2022, at 02:43. The league was revived as Roller Games International from 1990 to 1993. Mona Jean Payne (2015) . There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [10] In the 660 yards relay, the New Zealand women were leading going into the final baton change to Hardman. Judy Pocchiare What's more exciting than photos from someone's trip. The women were the excitement. 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. 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 Karp - Hall of Fame 2004 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. BUT THOSE BELOVED ONES As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. she had a little white convertable sportscar i got to ride in..I thought she was so cool. Henry Edwards Sonja Sims Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Clipping found in The San Bernardino County Sun in San Bernardino, California on Jul 29, 1965. Alun alun Kaum Kaler Los Angeles . Richard Haffke I grew up in LA and watched Roller Games every week without fail - even subscribed to the Roller Games Gazette. The Victorian mansion boasts a riot of architecture styles including Queen Anne, Eastlake, Italianate and Stick attributes. Eastern Warriors all the way!One of my early career aspirations was to be an Eastern Warrior. [7], At the 1950 British Empire Games, Hardman competed in the 100 yards sprint, the 440 yards relay, and the 660 yards relay. Freddie Cohen It's a fun event. 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. But naturally Hardman and Rocko became imperious and obnoxious, so when they demanded water, Sowinski and Thompson emptied buckets of water on their heads. Bob Joseph (2015) Today I visit the gravesites of Roller Derby Queen, Shirley Hardman. Herb Elk Al Alison Everyone loves a tea party. [1] The Hall of Fame was initially displayed at Madison Square Garden, where the home offices of the sport were located. Bobbie Johnstone - Hall of Fame 2005 schtick. "Specs" Saunders I believe was the one wearing glasses. Ken Monte - Hall of Fame 1960 Florence Mabel Shirley. Yolanda "Baby Rocco" Roacho Tony Pruden THE LOS ANGELES T-BIRDS ARE HERE! George Adams Isabelle was killed Saturday while she and her friends were on their way to a roller derby event in the San Fernando Valley. Angelo "Dusty" Acevedo (2013) Shirley Hardman August 1, 1973 Hall of Fame 2005. THis was before the T-Birds. Roller Derby Skaters Shirley Hardman and Carmen Gmez Have Ties to I.E. 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. Shirley was very popular as TBird Manager and I will always remember her with her "Equalizer"- her bat. The Death Becomes Her Collector's Edition Blu-ray will be available April 26 . Every effort is made not to use copyrighted material. Sid Cohen THAT WITH TODAY'S SORROW Jesus Negron Johnny Kazar Georgia Hase (2015) Keeps my motivation up. All Rights Reserved. Shirley Hardman remembers the shock she felt when a government clerk asked: "And what kind of Indian are you?" . 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. She was born March 12, 1925 in Redford, MI to Leslie and Lenora (Pardonnet) Chavey. We LOVED watching the T-Birds on TV. Does this take me back and give me a laugh! In the 1990s ESPN broadcast classic Roller Games matches, mostly as filler for their 24-hour network. Plus new games with past skaters, and the new generation of skaters. His collection of Roller Derby memorabilia is the largest in the world. Rare game featuring Shirley Hardman. I watched the guys but there was something about the women being able to participate in such a rough sport. Great memories! Lory Halloran SAN FERNANDO VALLEY. Hardman died young, following a tragic accident, and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Ch. Armando "Marty" Martinez More like this. Charlys Crouse Bobby Campbell It's women only, there are four teams, and they play about once a month. Arlynne Buchman Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | UGC Image Use Agreement. It's called Derby Dolls. Annis Jensen (2015) - Hall of Fame 1960 Los Angeles, California. All her T-Bird team mates brought in a huge cake. Mitch Donock Alice Edwards Tribute courtesy of Phil Berrier, Roller Derby Forum. 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? It was halftime and they didn't check tickets to get back into the stadium, so we walked in for free. Duluth Mn. We were mesmerized by the insanity of the crowd. Hall of Fame 1953, Russ MassroJuly 6, 2006 Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. I've seen the Rat City Roller Girls here in Seattle. kayd I grew up in the san fernando valley and got the chance to watch the t-birds several times with my father. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). THey even used to drive from Tijuana to LA to watch the games live. I always loved the action and way Ronnie Raines use to skate on the rails. Gone were the lucrative TV contracts and prime-time broadcasts, and player salaries were cut drastically. Louise Brower Shirley Hardman was born on 09/24/1938 and is 83 years old. As a result, several acclaimed skaters who had never retired were not inducted. The name Dick Lane always conjures up my paternal grandfather's home. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. (and I loved big John). We lived in Montana and got LA T-Bird games on TVpoor quality black & white but we didn't know any better. There was something more transgressive about women slugging each other on skates. Moreover it is easy to identify individual collection records at a glance with both detailed images and exact descriptions. Shawna'rie. 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. Zalim Fantastic Zalim Los Angeles, 0000 . cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. 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. Nicknamed "The Blonde Bomber," she was a popular star of Roller Derby during that sport's heyday in the late 1960s. Oh, man! Of course my mother was never going to let this happen but she let me practice for years until I found another dream. Thanks to Gary I was able to view Shirley as an Outlaw and the war she had with Terri Lynch. My favorites were Judy Lynch, Honey Sanchez, Ann Calvello and 747 Erlene Brown. vs. fi. Judy Sowinkski - Hall of Fame 2004 LA Thunderbirds Roller Derby 1972 Team Photo. Eye-Catching Tubs for a Vintage Bath (Slideshow). I think Calvello was skating for the Chicago Pioneers at the time. 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. Bill "Hoppy" Haupt Dick Lane Whirl Gray (2016) Johnny Rosasco - Hall of Fame 1952 Dave Arndt Learn more about managing a memorial . Erma Caldwell [6] According to Reuters, the re-opened Hall of Fame "not only honors legends of the game but includes memorabilia like jerseys, tickets, and programs, preserving the history of the banked track sport".[7]. Slideshow of unique and eye-catching vintage style tubs. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Jean Christner Kenny Brien Hardman lived right in that same neighborhood. It was great to see again as I always loved Croce's music. Alberta Sarvis (2015) 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. Shirley Hardman (Outlaws), Terri Lynch (T-Birds), Toni Tagg (Devils), Julie Patrick (Stars), Darlene Anderson (Raiders) 1962 - Los Angeles T-Birds d. Texas Outlaws With the determined hard work of many skaters, especially John Hall and Ralph Valladares, the T-Birds fielded a team in 1975 and began rebuilding. Sunday night T-Bird games were one of the highest rated TV programs in the Los Angeles market for many years. Tribute courtesy of Phil Berrier, Roller Derby Forum. Lowell Shephard You can always change this later in your Account settings. Gale Bowers (2013) 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. Great to read Kelly Hardman's comment. Jerry Hill headed up the Philadelphia-based team, the Warriors, whose games were broadcast on WKBS Channel 48 with announcer Elmer Anderson, a Roller Derby hall of fame member. Jimmy Pierce 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. Charlie "Spec" Saunders- Hall of Fame 1959 I believe it was during the time the 747 airplane came into existance. When I was a kid in the late 50's and 60's roller derby found its way onto our TV often. Jerry Hickson The T-Birds went down under to Australia for the first time in many years to the delight of Aussie fans. Views. (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 Bombers defeated the T-Birds 81-79. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Tasty tales (and recipes) from the Royal kitchens. . 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. Pat Letts Mike Adame Red Willis This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. GREAT NEWS! Share this memorial using social media sites or email. I know some of you got to see her skate and she was simply amazing. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Can anybody verify this? I thought you might like to see a memorial for Shirley Hardman I found on Findagrave.com. Some skaters bowed out and into retirement, while others pushed on. Fletcher Sanders 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. It is very awesome to see her name on here, I will never forget her. Does anyone know anything about the famous Bay Bombers versus Texas Outlaws series in the late Sixties? Ruth Hill Lenny Murro (2013) Definitely worth the price of admission. While. 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And I remember a HUGE woman that wore uniform 747! ronnie rains roller derby obituary. 2021. . The Thunderbirds were actually part of an offshoot group called "Roller Games," which was a rowdier version of Roller Derby. [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. Anybody remember the night that it was Terri Lynch's birthday? Tony Marzano Created by Phil Berrier for the Roller Derby Forum. Otto Bongo Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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 Shirley Hardman. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Jules Illies Like a lot of others, I was into the women skaters. With over 10,000 fans looking on, the T-Birds skated against the RGI All-Stars at Pontiac Arena. Jim Cook There was also Liz Hernandez and I think a gal who went by the name of Toni Tag.Ed. Betty Jo Harris 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. Search by name or location to find online obituaries. "Roller Games" was owned by a guy named Bill Griffiths. 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. . I practiced every day after school to become part of the team! Chris Rowe Pete Mangone Billy Gardner (September 2016) Remember it well..she went by the name of Bertha Buglioni #747. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. How about "Skinny Minnie" Miller. Barbara Marie Winter. Mary Gardner - Hall of Fame 2008-9 Rosalie Seltzer Driggers John "Schoolboy" Creekmore It was all so exciting. In the late 1980s sisters, Jennifer & Kristine Van Galder teamed up for a RollerGames revival. The ESPN games were held in Las Vegas at the Showboat Casino. Kitty Nehls - Hall of Fame 2006 Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Hall of Fame 2004, Bernice Abar (March 30, 2017) View pictorial tributes to skaters in the official National Roller Derby Hall of Fame here. Julie Cain (2013) Not surprisingly, the skaters from the two leagues did not get along well. Within two years, Roller Games also shut down operations (for a short time) due to financial difficulties and other problems. Everyone loves a tea party. Bus Gesser The show began broadcasting in January 2006 but was not picked up for a second season due to unsatisfactory ratings. Pffffft on the L.A. T-Birds. This was by far the most successful decade for Roller Games although its popularity peaked in 1972. Strong, colorful, rough someone who really knew how to sell the game and rivalry. Roy Payne Lane started his Roller Derby broadcasting career in 1951 and then joined KTLA and the T-Birds in the 60s. Wasn't Shirley Hardman with the Texas Outlaws? There were all the great stars but the person who really made the matches great was the announcer, Dick Lane! There was an error deleting this problem. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. I don't believe there was ever a match that wasn't decided in the final jam. @TB - the phone number: Why it was Richmond 9-5171, of course. A crowd of 3,500 fans saw the New York Chiefs defeat the Chicago Westerners by a score of 36 to 31. Roller derby history by former skaters. What I remember was the excitement and soundsthe excitement of watching the live action on the bank track which to a small kid was really high off the ground. Sorry! Later, we got San Francisco Tay Area Bomber games. wc. Bobbie Seever They didn't want me to be one of the girls who rode the High-Diving Horse at Steel Pier either. I always looked up to her as a child. 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. Kay Wilson Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. Watch the Game and you be the judge After that year skaters did not have a regular facility to train at. if so I say Horray for Progress! Victorian clothing is featured in photographs and articles - everything to help dress the part of the elegant Victorian lady, gentleman, or child. Awesome. Sip one of historys classic Southern refreshments. My siblings and I always talk about the T-birds. Resend Activation Email. Really miss that sport entertainment of sort. :)-dusty nathan misterwriter111@hotmail.com. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Many T-Birds were hired to skate in the movie. Norman Derby Shirley was a life-long member of Manchester United Methodist Church and the Manchester American Legion. Does this celebrated RollerGames team have another comeback in store? see pics. Post Comments 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. 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