The Roller Derby Renaissance

11/28/2024

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.

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

11/27/2024

Old School Roller Derby!

11/27/2024

04/15/2024

′′ 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."😇

10/02/2023

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.

10/01/2023

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.

09/24/2023

Lana Kusanovich, 1972.

03/09/2023

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...