These Vintage Photos Prove That Roller Derby Has Always Been Cool

Was This the End?

Many skaters and spectators had to enlist in the armed forces, causing crowds to dwindle, and the remaining members of the league were reduced to a single team which skated mainly for soldiers' entertainment. Finally, the war drew to a close in 1945, and it was up to Seltzer to redeem its popularity.

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