The Roller Derby Renaissance

Celebrating Jan Vallow's life. I'm sharing this with other fans, like myself, with the families knowledge and approval. She was one of my childhood idols who I once watched as a fan, and knew as an athlete, mentor and friend.

Janet Memorial Tribute Final Slideshow "Honoring the incredible life of Janet Ann Vallow Scopas—a woman of strength, love, and unforgettable accomplishments. This memorial tribute celebrates her j...

′′ Few people know that Popeye's character (Arm wrestle) really existed. His real name was Frank ′′ Rocky ′′ Fiegel, born in Poland in 1868. he emigrated with his family to America where in 1887 he joined the Navy.
When he was with children he held the pipe with the corner of his mouth and told them the antics of his youth, often boasting of his physical strength and loudly claiming that spinach is the food that makes him invincible.
Popeye's character creator Elzie Crisler Segar was born in Chester and was one of the children who had the privilege of hearing ′′ live ′′ the stories of the former sailor."😇

Here in LA La Plaza de Cultura y Artes had a special presentation honoring Roller Games that was being skated at the Olympic Auditorium.

Here are a few pics from this event.

Today there was a gathering of skaters being honored here in LA.

Several were being honored including Honey Sanchez and Gwen Miller.

It was a fun gathering as I finally got to meet both Darlene Anderson and Brenda Deshields. I wanted to meet Toni Tagg but I didn’t get the chance.

Lana Kusanovich, 1972.

Derby Confidential Preview The first prominent documentary about Roller Derby was “Derby” back in 1971 and the more recent “Rolling Thunder”, filmed sometime after the death of Ann Cal...

Here are my favorite Roller Derby/Roller Game Jerseys that i have in no particular order. 1969 #40 San Francisco Bay Bomber Jersey worn by Charlie O’Connell,1969-1973 #1 T-Bird Jersey worn by Ed Dresser,Billy Marshall and Richard Brown,1974 #49 ISC NY Chiefs Jersey worn by Bill Groll,1970-1973 #37 San Francisco Bay Bomber Jersey worn by Tony Roman,1970-1973 #37 San Francisco Bay Bomber Jersey worn by Carol “Peanutz”Meyer,1965-1967 #37 Black/Orange Script San Francisco Bay Bomber Jersey worn by Tony Roman,1966-1967 #37 Orange/White Script San Francisco Bay Bomber Jersey worn by Tony Roman,1971-1973 #52 Midwest Pioneers Jersey worn by John Harmata,Buddy Atkinson Sr and Joe Perez,1973 #50 Maroon Midwest Pioneer Jersey worn by Buddy Atkinson Sr,1968-1969 #35 San Francisco Bay Bomber Jersey worn by Suzanne Fregulia and Judi Mcquire,1966-1967 #18 NW Cardinals Jersey worn by Margie Laszlo and a 1971-1973 #9 Jolters Jersey worn by Jerry Cattell. Which ones are your favorite and why?

Check out this new documentary coming soon. Cliff Bulter's son is the producer.

Derby Confidential Preview The first prominent documentary about Roller Derby was “Derby” back in 1971 and the more recent “Rolling Thunder”, filmed sometime after the death of Ann Cal...