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Introduces roller derby in its various incarnations, from the original depression-era games through the days of RollerJam to its current revival. What started as a dance-a-thon style test of endurance has evolved into a unique sport that exemplifies strategy, body-checking, speed and miles of personality and style. Encircling the story of roller derby are vintage promo paraphernalia and historical photographs, as well as stunning, full-colour and b/w modern shots of the women, the bouts and the sport.

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9781933108117

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Catherine Mabe (a. k. a. Jayne Manslaughter) is a founding member of the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls, one of the nation's modern-day, flat-track roller derby leagues. Manslaughter's knowledge and understanding of roller derby's past plus her own immersion in the game's future provide a unique look at a truly American sport.

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