These Vintage Photos Prove That Roller Derby Has Always Been Cool

Changing the Rules

Jerry wanted to implement a handful of new rules. Under his reign, skaters were required to wear helmets for the first time, and jammers’ helmets were made easier to spot for the sake of TV-friendliness. Other developments in the 1960s included profit-sharing and annual contracts for skaters who had previously been holding day jobs to make ends meet.

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These Vintage Photos Prove That Roller Derby Has Always Been Cool

Changing the Rules

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