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Los Angeles Thunderbirds Roller Derby
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 8 ม.ค. 2018
The Thunderbirds TH-cam page is dedicated to classic roller derby from the golden age of the sport. This is defined as professional (athletes are paid), banked track skating, featuring both women and men on quad roller skaters. The classic version of the Thunderbirds was active from 1960 to 1993, with the “golden age” being the period from 1961 to 1974.
The administrators of this page do not claim ownership of any videos posted here. These videos were provided to us from many sources and have often been published on other TH-cam pages. We do not seek monetary gain. This is no profit. We hope to bring back memories and joy to those who loved Roller Games and the T-Birds.
If you’re interested in connecting with the current Thunderbirds organization, visit golatbirdsgo/ for more information about upcoming games. This current version of the team is competing in exciting flat-track women’s roller derby and is managed by former T-Bird star Stephanie Garcia.
The administrators of this page do not claim ownership of any videos posted here. These videos were provided to us from many sources and have often been published on other TH-cam pages. We do not seek monetary gain. This is no profit. We hope to bring back memories and joy to those who loved Roller Games and the T-Birds.
If you’re interested in connecting with the current Thunderbirds organization, visit golatbirdsgo/ for more information about upcoming games. This current version of the team is competing in exciting flat-track women’s roller derby and is managed by former T-Bird star Stephanie Garcia.
1959 Roller Derby - NY Chiefs vs Brooklyn Red Devils (32-31)
Classic banked-track Roller Derby action! The picture quality isn't great, but the speed and athleticism of the skaters are quite apparent beneath the static fog.
Our video is courtesy of Scott Stephens, author of the book “Rolling Thunder”, The Golden Age of Roller Derby and the Rise and Fall of the L.A. T-Birds.
Our video is courtesy of Scott Stephens, author of the book “Rolling Thunder”, The Golden Age of Roller Derby and the Rise and Fall of the L.A. T-Birds.
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1959 Roller Derby: New York Chiefs vs Los Angeles Braves (24-30)
Classic banked-track Roller Derby action! The picture quality isn't great, but the speed and athleticism of the skaters are quite apparent beneath the static fog. Our video is courtesy of Scott Stephens, author of the book “Rolling Thunder”, The Golden Age of Roller Derby and the Rise and Fall of the L.A. T-Birds. 🛼🛼
1959 Roller Derby: SF Bay Bombers vs Hollywood Ravens (30-38)
Classic banked-track Roller Derby action! The picture quality isn't great, but the speed and athleticism of the skaters are quite apparent beneath the static fog. Our video is courtesy of Scott Stephens, author of the book “Rolling Thunder”, The Golden Age of Roller Derby and the Rise and Fall of the L.A. T-Birds. 🛼🛼
1987 Roller Derby - SF Bay Bombers vs Southern Stars (53-49)
Late version of the Bay Bombers. Our video is courtesy of Scott Stephens, author of the book “Rolling Thunder”, The Golden Age of Roller Derby and the Rise and Fall of the L.A. T-Birds. 🛼🛼
1973 Roller Derby - NY Chiefs vs Jersey Jolters
Classic banked-track Roller Derby action from the final year of 1973! Our video is courtesy of Scott Stephens, author of the book “Rolling Thunder”, The Golden Age of Roller Derby and the Rise and Fall of the L.A. T-Birds. 🛼🛼
1952 Roller Derby - NY Chiefs vs Jersey Jolters (26-24)
Classic banked-track Roller Derby action! The picture quality isn't great, but the speed and athleticism of the skaters are quite apparent beneath the static fog. Our video is courtesy of Scott Stephens, author of the book “Rolling Thunder”, The Golden Age of Roller Derby and the Rise and Fall of the L.A. T-Birds. 🛼🛼
1952 Roller Derby - Jersey Jolters vs Chicago Westerners (21-20)
Classic banked-track Roller Derby action! The picture quality isn't great, but the speed and athleticism of the skaters are quite apparent beneath the static fog. Our video is courtesy of Scott Stephens, author of the book “Rolling Thunder”, The Golden Age of Roller Derby and the Rise and Fall of the L.A. T-Birds. 🛼🛼
1985 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Northern Devils (45-34)
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1985 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Northern Devils (45-34)
1974 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Philadelphia Warriors (with Dick Lane)
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1974 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Philadelphia Warriors (with Dick Lane)
1974 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Canadian All-Stars (80-82)
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1974 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Canadian All-Stars (80-82)
1978 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Detroit Devils (75-74)
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1978 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Detroit Devils (75-74)
1980 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Detroit Devils - WS2 (105-108)
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1980 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Detroit Devils - WS2 (105-108)
1978 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Texas Outlaws (77-76)
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1978 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Texas Outlaws (77-76)
1978 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Detroit Devils (80-75)
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1978 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Detroit Devils (80-75)
1974 Roller Games: NY Chiefs vs Bay Bombers (63-65)
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1974 Roller Games: NY Chiefs vs Bay Bombers (63-65)
2023 Interview with Roller Superstars Debbie Garvey & Ted Marolf
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2023 Interview with Roller Superstars Debbie Garvey & Ted Marolf
1980 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Texas Outlaws (92-91)
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1980 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Texas Outlaws (92-91)
1979 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Texas Outlaws (87-89)
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1979 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Texas Outlaws (87-89)
Harold Jackson Destroying the Opposition in Two Viral Videos
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Harold Jackson Destroying the Opposition in Two Viral Videos
1977 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Chicago Hawks - WS1 (37-33)
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1977 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Chicago Hawks - WS1 (37-33)
1983 Roller Games at Madison Square Garden: T-Birds vs Devil (Highlights)
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1983 Roller Games at Madison Square Garden: T-Birds vs Devil (Highlights)
1974 Roller Games - LA T-Birds vs San Francisco Bay Bombers
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1974 Roller Games - LA T-Birds vs San Francisco Bay Bombers
1976 Roller Games: Philadelphia Warriors vs Red Devils (39-37)
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1976 Roller Games: Philadelphia Warriors vs Red Devils (39-37)
1981 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs NY Bombers (86-89)
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1981 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs NY Bombers (86-89)
1979 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs NY Bombers (97-98)
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1979 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs NY Bombers (97-98)
1974 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Philadelphia Warriors (79-80)
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1974 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs Philadelphia Warriors (79-80)
1978 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs NY Bombers (85-79)
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1978 Roller Games: L.A. T-Birds vs NY Bombers (85-79)
1967 Roller Games - LA T-Birds vs Chicago Hawks (84-85)
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1967 Roller Games - LA T-Birds vs Chicago Hawks (84-85)
1974 Roller Games: Philadelphia Warriors vs NY Chiefs (80-76)
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1974 Roller Games: Philadelphia Warriors vs NY Chiefs (80-76)
This is better than wrestling
Earleen Brown
I Remember
What is this! Wheeled wrestling
こけ方がわざとらしいなw
Favorite Era of Roller Games but horrible camera direction
Laughing out of my ass😂😂😂 benchod kya game hai ye 😹😹🤣
Does anyone have any memorable from the Australian Roller Game?
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That is a really good video. Big John Hall and Ms. Georgia Hase and all of the others really knew what the fans wanted to see! I'm so happy that I found these videos. Thanks 🛼
Gwen Miller was my favorite T-Bird's roller derby lady. She was quite phenomenal!!!
Thank you for all of your participation on this channel. We appreciate you!
Is there anyway I can get video of any of the mat races
Ordered one . Hope you include The Eastern Warriors , The Bay Bombers ( T-Bird script style ) in the future . Will give a review .
Where do I buy one? I've been trying to get one since the 1970s. 👍
Yes!!! Thank you !!! 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤
Loved those Birds! Fantastic skating by a terrific team. Great footage and camera work too. 👍
Great footage exciting Roll Derby
ローラーゲーム 東京ボンバーズにラルフバラディアスがコーチ役。当時ニューヨークボンバーズに挑んで勝利🎉して〜ボンバーズを冠したチーム名を名乗り 一世を風靡した🦾🔥
Oh that's good stuff. Love it.
I Never Forget Patsy Delgado She Is A Great Skater For The T-Birds
I don't remember the names of the positions, but one team is on the offense, and they had to break one of their teammates out of the pack. The defensive team would try to prevent this. Once broken out, the freed skater had to catch up with the pack. The defensive team would have these linenbacker-like women who would try to keep her from rejoining the pack. The offense would score a point if she was able to rejoin by getting past these monstrous defensive players. At that point the roles are switched and the defense would be on the offense. At times it was quite brutal and bloody with fights taking place in the middle (infield) or skaters being forced into and over the outer rail.
Used to watch roller derby in the early 70’s. Quite a spectacle of excitement and mild brutality. Wrestling on skates to some degree.
Roller Derby
I have no clue what this is. Just like Rugby. What in the world?!
Dang, this is legit 💪
Bring this back
Oh, yes! Put it to them Outlaws!!
I miss the game
Every Saturday morning after wrestling...we watch roller derby...go...go...go...go!!!
Skinny Gwen. ❤❤❤ I love seeing her and her daughter together.
pro wrestling on roller skates is crazy work
Wow, man! KTLA channel 5 Los Angeles. What a time that was!!
Rollerball!!
So cool, Gwyn was quite the skater!!
Thunderbirds vs. Hawks. The T-Birds were excellent at managing to avoid the sharp talons of these vicious opponents.
What charming people! Humble, talented and funny. Love it.
Terri Lynch lived about two blocks away from me in South El Monte (1960s). It was a big deal to go to her house on Halloween night. Terri would answer the door in her Thunderbird uniform to hand out candy. Always greeted us with a big smile. 💕
子供ながら、このチームに入るのが夢でした😊
Ol Harold Jackson was some kinda tough dude, too. Both he and his brother Burdett once were T-Bird team members. Excellent roller game skaters!!
Now, that's what I'm talkin' about! Back in the day, the Los Angeles Thunderbirds was so much fun and big-time entertainment!! We could really use some of that great entertainment today. I'll always love the T-Birds. They gave me the inspiration that I required to learn how to rollerskate as a young kid. They were fantastic!!! 👏
Where is the Videos of The Australian Kangaroos?
Meanwhile in the 80's......
Is Donna Young still alive
Wait you could do this in roller derby kicking in everythang 😮
Joanie was the Queen 👸
Terrible announcing. Terrible.
Love that pro wrestling vibe to it with the set up Spots
Poor Joanie, having to skate in this circus!
Back in the goof ol days when wrestling was fake roller derby was fake and no one was the wiser