If you have any articles, images or memories of roller derby history, particularly Chicago roller derby history, please share. For as huge as it was in its heyday, I’m having challenges finding information. I did get a few responses to a previous article about roller derby in Chicago but I need more. All help is… Read More »
As I continue my research on Chicago roller skating history, I am learning that roller derby IS Chicago history. What do I mean by that? When I mention to people that I’m researching roller skating in Chicago, one of the first questions they ask, “Are you a derby skater?” When I say no, the next… Read More »
Women in roller skating history are rare gems. From the research I’ve conducted thus far, women did not really make their marks in roller skating history until the 1900s. This is not to say that they didn’t have an impact; I just haven’t discovered any documents. Women were skate champions, roller rink owners, and derby-ists… Read More »