These Vintage Photos Prove That Roller Derby Has Always Been Cool

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Seltzer's new contest was billed as spanning the equivalent of 4,000 miles, the length of San Diego to New York City. By September, 3,000 people had joined the Transcontinental Roller Derby Association, each paying $2 at 1,600 rinks across the country. For years, it continued to grow in popularity.

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