These Vintage Photos Prove That Roller Derby Has Always Been Cool

World War II

Roller Derby was broadcast on the radio as early as 1939 and quickly grew in popularity as a spectator sport. Matches were held in 50 cities across the nation for more than five million spectators until the U.S. entered into World War II at the end of 1941, which put a halt to the sport's rapid ascent.

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