Roller derby started in Chicago more than 80 years ago and remains popular at Fleetwood. In August, Fleetwood hosted the Time Hop roller derby event showcasing the past, present and future of ...

The rough-tough roller derby drew thousands of fans in the ‘60s where they were riled up in a fervor close to that of pro wrestling.

Roller derby developed a following via television, and the sport mixed speed, finesse and plenty of contact as skaters tried to pass or block opponents.

She was 98 years old. Roller Derby was a midcentury phenomenon, one of the country’s most popular and best-attended sports in the 1950s and 60s.