These Vintage Photos Prove That Roller Derby Has Always Been Cool

First Suspension

In an attempt to display his commitment to the legitimization of Roller Derby, Seltzer suspended star skater Midge “Toughie” Brasuhn for allegedly pushing another skater into the track’s outer railing, even though the play had been faked by the other skater. Brasuhn was furious, but the rule remained.

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