These Vintage Photos Prove That Roller Derby Has Always Been Cool

Growing in Popularity

During this time, roller skates were mass produced, and skating in rinks became a popular activity for people throughout Europe, Australia, and the Americas. It was around this time that specialized skates for figure skating and speed skating began to appear.

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