Rare 1960s Roller Derby Photo Unearthed in Collection

Staff Report / jaxlocal.org

A vintage photo depicting women participating in roller derby at the Jacksonville Coliseum in the 1960s has surfaced from the Loyd Sandgren Collection at the Jacksonville Public Library. In the image, the skaters wore jerseys with the numbers “15” and “CHIC,” which is believed to be part of “CHICAGO.” Additionally, the name “LOUDY SANDIG PHOTO” appears in the bottom right corner, indicating the photographer's name. The library invites the community to explore historical photos like this one and enjoy various collections, programs, and exhibits without any pushing or shoving.



Source: Jacksonville Public Library | Jacksonville FL

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Source Location: Jacksonville

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