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Laura Artman
Roller Derby: 7 Surprising Facts About the Women Who Built the Sport
Roller derby looks like a modern, punk-rock invention, but women have been in it since the day it began. Here is where it started, whether the skaters got paid, who they are today, and which California leagues lead the way.
1. Roller derby began in Chicago in 1935
Roller derby was born on August 13, 1935, at the Chicago Coliseum. Promoter Leo Seltzer had made his name on Depression-era...
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