These Vintage Photos Prove That Roller Derby Has Always Been Cool

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By late 2005, the revival had begun in earnest, and 50 similar all-female leagues had come to fruition, which grew to 135 by the end of 2006. The sport’s rapid growth is attributed to the reality show Rollergirls, which followed the lives of real skaters from the TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls faction of the sport.

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