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Roller Derby to RollerJam: The Authorized Story of an Unauthorized Sport (Paperback)

by Keith Coppage (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)


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Product Description
Roller derby first appeared in Chicago during the Depression. With the advent of television, this dynamic, sometimes violent sport became a national favorite. In Roller Derby to RollerJam, Keith Coppage takes a fond look at the origins, history, and players of the game who made it successful, from promoters to superstars.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 148 pages
  • Publisher: Squarebooks (July 27, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0916290808
  • ISBN-13: 978-0916290801
  • Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #903,603 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #21 in  Books > Sports > Individual Sports > Rollerskating & Rollerblading
    #95 in  Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Subjects > Sports

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!, August 23, 1999
By Matthew D. Hydeman "voyage" (Tucson, Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is a Derby fan's dream come true! I never got to experience the Derby for myself (it ended when I was only a year old), but I've always been fascinated with the players, the game and how it captivated people. Coppage, along with input from Derby owner Jerry Seltzer (the Commissioner of RollerJam's World Skating League) and the memories of former players and fans, tells the story of a sport that endured despite being looked down by other sports as a "poor cousin" -- and ended up creating a phenomenon in the process. The photos are spectacular -- you almost can feel the punching, the falls and the energy that must have galvanized the skaters to play to their best every night. Similarly, Coppage's discussion of the Derby's "next generation," RollerJam, is as comprehensive and fun as the Derby section (though much shorter, as the 'Jam is still in its infancy). This book, coupled with Frank Deford's "Five Strides on the Banked Track," should be a Roller Derby fan's Bible. Brilliant work!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars It brought back wonderful childhood memories., October 31, 1999
I enjoyed reading about a time that I remember & the people I idolized. I would have liked a little more info on some of the past stars such as Gerry Murry, Gene Gammon, The Atkinson's, Ken Monti, LuLu Palermo & other skaters from that era. However, I did enjoy the book & so did my mother. We used to go to the Armory in NYC every Thursday night. It was our night out together. The pictures & history were great.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars GRAND SLAM! The Roller Derby fan's Almanac!, June 26, 2000
It's surprising a book is out there--what's more surprising is that it's entertainingly written. You just can't put it down. Full of great stories and beautiful photos. Includes a section on RollerJam that is very informative. If you ever watched the Bay Bombers week after week, you must get this one!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A FUN READ
For those who grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 60's and early 70's will enjoy this book especially if you were a fan of Roller Derby. Read more
Published on November 9, 2006 by Roger Jaquith

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best RollerJam/RollerDerby book ever!
This was the best book I ever read. It helped me relize all the stuff that gose on in RJ. And as I big fan, and still am, I was stoked! Read more
Published on April 25, 2000 by Kansass Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars Go Coppage!
I can't think of someone more qualified to write on this subject. I was going to read it and then I said to myself, "Why bother?" :) Great title!
Published on October 15, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! If you're a Roller Derby fan You'll love it!
Tells all about the History of the game from beginning to the end in 1973. Tells it like it was and like it is. Read more
Published on September 5, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Provides a long-overdue tribute to a favorite pastime
Keith Coppage's book is a long overdue tribute to a sport that many of us enjoyed and that was taken from us all too quickly. Read more
Published on August 24, 1999 by Brian Sullivan

5.0 out of 5 stars A Jammin' Good Time!
A great book with *all* the inside stuff on both Roller Derby and the new RollerJam. Come out of the closet Roller Derby/Jam fans this is for us all!
Published on August 7, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book about Roller Derby from the inside.
The book is a surprisingly honest portrayal of the inner workings of the controversial sport of Roller Derby. Read more
Published on July 26, 1999 by John Black

5.0 out of 5 stars Grand Slam for a Roller fan!
This book has it all, the history, the fun, the rumors put to rest. You read it and you can't put it down and it ends much too soon. The best book on Roller Derby by far. Read more
Published on July 20, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, the true story of Roller Derby.
The book all Roller Derby fans have been waiting for. Tells what really happened when the game closed down in the 1970's and why. Incredible photos from long ago. Read more
Published on July 12, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Roller Derby Stars to Roller Jam Stars
When Roller Derby was founded people sought out that it wouldn't last, but, Mid fall of 1998 the founders offspring recreated the sport with a new look.
Published on June 25, 1999

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