Roller Derby 'College of Hard Knocks'

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KPIX Eyewitness news report from September 4th 1972 featuring scenes of men's roller derby training. Also includes an interview with a coach, who refers to his training as the 'College of Hard Knocks'. When asked to consider what draws people to roller derby, he replies that: "I think nowadays that this is the time where people want to be recognized ... Nowadays people are more aggressive. They want to be noticed."

Type of material
archival newsfilm
Duration
3:36
16mm color, magnetic sound film
Rights for this video belong to
CBS5 KPIX-TV
Date aired
9/4/1972
Originally aired on
KPIX-TV
Identifier
KPIX 109525
Views
5331

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Over a year ago, George wrote…

Again excellent footage.  A behind the scenes look at the training of Roller Derby skaters and what it takes to become one.  No fancy training facility like most sports sadly.  Having to pay to train and doing it part time till one made the pros.  It took dedication and just love of the sport to become a Roller Derby skater.  Not like the other major sporting events where everything sadly seems to be evolved around the dollar bill and how much they can make!  Thanks again for saving it!

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