Kim Becker It's in the blogger.com rules and bylaws that you can't have a roller derby post without referencing Jim Croce's "Roller Derby Queen"YouTube vid (3:53) with spoken intro(Song performance begins at 1:13)YouTube vid (2:41) of just the song performance(Better quality and with lyric included under the "more info" expansion link)Just yesterday I found (and re-watched) a VHS recording I'd made a few years ago of The Legacy of Jim Croce when it was aired by the main PBS station in the Philly area. Bill Cummings Great memories! So if you want some REAL memories, contact me. Louise Brower If you remember Shirley Hardman you have to remember Ann . Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Mickey Roberts Barbara Marie Winter. So during the telecast they had to do things like spray perfume on Hardman and Rocko, fan them and keep them cool - stuff like that. Elaine Everson (July 16, 2017) Hardman died young, following a tragic accident, and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Chatsworth, California.Thanks for joining me today on another raod trip to the past and for sharing the memories!If you'd like to support this channel by contributing to my PATREON page, please visit https://www.patreon.com/visitinggravesitesIf you'd like to support this channel by purchasing MERCHANDISE, please visit https://graveyard-gifts.myspreadshop.comYOUTUBE Royalty and copyright free music:Anderson Lane - Matt HarrisDisclaimer: My videos are made independently and are not endorsed by the destinations I visit, unless credited. The sound of the wooden wheels on the wooden track. . In 1973 Jerry Seltzer shut down Roller Derby and sold the promotional rights to Bill Griffiths. See the article in its original context from. The demise of this show put the nail in the T-Birds coffin. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Herb Roberts Bay City Bombers of rival Roller Derby league. My parents used to go watch them at the Olympic frequently in the 60's. Wes Aronson - Hall of Fame 1953 She represented her country at the 1950 British Empire Games, winning a silver medal in the women's 440 yards relay. Or Earlene Brown too. Never got to see the "classic" T-birds other than when they would show up on shows like Charlie's Angels, but do recall the late-80s/early-90s attempt to revive roller derby in syndication. Shirley Hardman skater 2005 Bobbie Johnstone skater 2005 Joe Nygra skater 2005 . Joe Evans The shows aired Sunday mornings & we got to see plenty of shows featuring the Thunderbirds. Florence Mabel Shirley. Try again later. Gale Bowers (2013) I remember a blond gal with a pony tail hair do. Shirley Hardman was born on 09/24/1938 and is 83 years old. Josephine "Ma" Bogash - Hall of Fame 1952 It's called Derby Dolls. Gail Fund (2013) T-Birds fans were left with only hopes and prayers. End of the summer look at various vintage style bathing suits. There was an error deleting this problem. National Skating Derby, Inc. was founded in 1960 by former Roller Derby skater Herb Roberts along with its flagship team, the Los Angeles Thunderbirds (often referred to as The L.A. . Riptide Battlebot She was always after Honey Sanchez who I believed eventually married Ralphie Valladares.Wasn't Little Iodine with the Detroit Bombers? in L.A. during the 50s (REDD SMARTT, ROGER SCHROEDER, HELEN LISKA, TERRI LYNCH, TONI TAGG, SHIRLEY HARDMAN . http://www.ratcityrollergirls.com/teams.html. Anybody remember the night that it was Terri Lynch's birthday? Every effort is made not to use copyrighted material. Mr. T-Bird, Ralphie Valladares, was forced to continue skating as he turned 50 in 1986. I also grew up in the L.A. area (the San Fernando Valley). I always looked up to her as a child. Shirley Hardman's skating career pretty much ended following an injury suffered in the series. . Red Willis During the 1960s Roller Games experienced rapid growth and established teams in Baltimore, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Florida, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Japan. Slideshow of unique and eye-catching vintage style tubs. Try one of these old-fashioned lemonade recipes from an 1862 bartenders guide. For playoff and championship games, the Olympic was often not large enough so the team would hold these games as such venues as the Fabulous Forum (home of the NBA Lakers) or the L.A. Sports Arena. View Shirley Hardman results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Lena McBride Thanks, I needed that. Dress up your favorite pet like this adorable dog. Dick Lane was in motion pics, as the Boston Blackie, prior to doing Roller Derby and Wrestling. Don Rixman Roller Games absorbed many Roller Derby skaters when that original league folded. Oh yes - Kansas City Bomber. One game was skated in 1985 with the T-Bird girls team skating against an up & coming new all-girls Roller Derby team loaded with young, well-trained skaters. Hall of Fame 1968, Leroy GonzalesOctober 9, 2001 Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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The great thing about the old Roller Derby league was the parity! In 1991 & 1992 the team was idle for the first time in its existence. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Until the early 70s when she took over a completely different role as manager of the Los Angeles Thunderbirds.&bnsp; We didn't get to see Shirley and her 'ThunderBabes' on the East Coast, but maybe some of you who saw her in that new phase of her career can share a few memories. I WOULD BUILD A STAIRWAY Within just a few years, the T-Birds popularity rivaled that of the other major sports teams in Los Angeles; the Dodgers, Rams, and Lakers. Frank Frazier Tribute courtesy of Phil Berrier, Roller Derby Forum. Mom lives in Palm Desert, now. Surely she is resting in peace, knowing that fans everywhere still love her and will never forget her. Oh, man! Sid Harnesk - Hall of Fame 2006 George "Little Georgie" Copeland, a legendary athlete who calls Long Beach home broke the color barrier as a professional "jammer" in the 50s for the L.A. Braves and the L.A. Thunderbirds. Try again. Dr. Henry Salmon [6] It was, however, as a sprinter that she enjoyed the greatest success, winning the New Zealand 75 yards title every year from 1949 to 1953, and the 100 yards in 1948, 1949, 1951, 1952, and 1953. But the women! All photos uploaded successfully, click on the
Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Verify and try again. Hall of Fame 1953, Russ MassroJuly 6, 2006 The movie Kansas City Bomber, starring Rachel Welch increased the popularity of the sport greatly. CANOGA PARK, Calif., Aug. 2 (UPI)Shirley Hardman, 34 years old, manager of the Los Angeles Thunderbirds roller derby team and a skating star with the team for 13 years, drowned in her swimming pool yesterday. February 9, 2015. Other Roller Derby stars that did short stints in a T-Bird uniform include Charlie OConnell (the Bay Bombers all-time mens skater), Joanie Weston (the Bay Bombers all-time female skater), Ann Calvelo (legend), Ronnie Robinson (son of boxer Sugar Ray Robinson), among others. Sadly, in 1972, the league that was founded in 1935 and started it all (RollerDerby) closed its doors. We have set your language to She was seriously injured during an interleague series against the Bay Bombers in 1968 or 1969 and she was never the same. It's actually a really fun time. Red Smart, Russ"Specs" Saunders, Toni Tag, Ann Calvello, etc.What great memories and great fun. The home of the T-Birds was the 9000 seatOlympic Auditorium, which was routinely sold-out for T-Bird home games. Dennis Claybourne Back in a time before infomercials, this was the programming on those UHF stations that were popping up.These posts really bring back some memories. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Or did it? Marlene Perales (2016) ! . [1][2] Her father died in 1934, and after her mother died in 1943 she was placed in an orphanage. Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | UGC Image Use Agreement. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Between 1965 and 1973, Hardman skated for the New York Bombers, Texas Outlaws, and Los Angeles T-Birds, helping the latter win the World Championship in 1971. Lorain, "Little iodine Berrins would be of great help as well as some others I have been chatting with. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Bill Comming The Bombers defeated the T-Birds 81-79. Who cared who won? Bill Griffiths, Sr (2015) Hall of Fame 2004, Bernice Abar (March 30, 2017) No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Gwens skating talent and agility along with her longtime loyalty to the T-Birds endeared her to the fans. John Britton Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Lory Halloran Built in the 20s for the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, this was a big ominous barn where boxing and wrestling matches were held along with the roller derby. I believe she skated a couple match races and was forced to skate one game on TV. Hank Goldberg Dave Arndt Like a lot of others, I was into the women skaters. 'RICHMOND 9 something, something" every five minutes. Hazel Roop (2013) - Hall of Fame 2010 Brendan McCarthy, "Down and Derby: Skating slugfest enjoys revival in the city of broad shoulders", Wholly Roller: A Brooklyn Resident pays tribute to the bygone sport of Roller Derby, Cowboys, croquet, insurance in U.S. halls of fame, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roller_Derby_Hall_of_Fame&oldid=1085539544, This page was last edited on 1 May 2022, at 02:43. According to an item I found in the Honolulu Star Bulletin microfilm at the library, Roller Derby debuted in Hawaii on July 21, 1954 at the Civic Auditorium. Despite the challenges, training was intense and the quality of skating was still quite high. Richard Haffke Shirley Hardman. We lived in Montana and got LA T-Bird games on TVpoor quality black & white but we didn't know any better. GREAT NEWS! Lenny Chenault I watched the guys but there was something about the women being able to participate in such a rough sport. The momentum that was building in the late 70s continued into the early 80s. The show actually had relatively good ratings and might well have continued if not for the fall of Quintex. And what a remarkable performance it was by a real professional. WHO WOULD GREET ME From dresses to corsets and hats to shoes and more! and joined his training school. [2], Returning to athletics when she was 52 years old, Peterson went on to compete in a range of track and field events, breaking numerous world masters athletics records. She came up with icing all over her eyelashes. Ken Kunzleman Robert Brown Adaline moved to Australia to skate for awhile. It is very awesome to see her name on here, I will never forget her. Bill Driggers Whether you envision a fragrant Victorian garden, an old-fashioned kitchen garden, or even a contemporary garden full of the latest annuals and perennials you can spend these dreary wintry days planning a spectacular outdoor garden. She crossed the finish line in second place, but the New Zealand quartet was disqualified. Lenny Murro (2013) Marylin Bullock Joanie Hill (Saunders) Bob Joseph (2015) This new era for the T-Birds brought new uniforms and a drastic change of team colors. The two teams were made up of mostly very old skaters and a few rookies. Ralph Vogel In 2007, the T-Bird skaters were trained under the guidance of Harold and Bernie Jackson and held a few games at the Pomona Fairgrounds. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Victorian style is found in fashions and weddings, dcor and houses, holidays and parties, literature and music from the Victorian era. Can anybody verify this? Sorry! Debbie Cho Unfortunately, there were financial disagreements with ESPN and the two sides parted. There are over 100 all-female leagues operating in the United States and the number is growing. Hall of Fame 2010, Dave PoundMay 5, 2000 The sudden growth in 2006 is attributed to the exposure the sport achieved from the Rollergirls reality television show, depicting portions of the lives of real skaters from the Austin-based banked-track league TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls. Jim Cook Not surprisingly, the skaters from the two leagues did not get along well. This was frustrating and unacceptable to many of Jerry Seltzers former Roller Derby skaters and many observers believe this may have been the cause of the demise of Roller Games in 1975. It was sort of a hybrid of roller derby and pro wrestling, complete with "heel" interviews and match races that had special stipulations, like loser takes a pie in the face. How about "Skinny Minnie" Miller. Images are courtesy of photographers who have granted permission, Wikimedia Commons, public domain searches, and \"fair use\" promotional material used here for commentary and educational reference. Chuck Davis It was also thirty-three years ago, August 1, 1973, when the great SHIRLEY HARDMAN left us. Does this take me back and give me a laugh! Virginia Rushing (2014) Hall of Fame 2006, Bill MorrisseySeptember 14, 1996 Sunday night T-Bird games were one of the highest rated TV programs in the Los Angeles market for many years. Freddie Cohen I'm loving them. Carl Payne Dan Ferrari (December 14, 2016) Hardman died young, following a tragic accident, and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Ch. Carmen Zuni (December 4, 2016). Of course, all that intense skating took such a toll on Hardman. Gerald Moyer Johnny Karp - Hall of Fame 2004 I think I saw them skate there once and I want to say I saw them at Anaheim, Convention Center once.John Hall, chocolate pie, white suit'nuff said. Obituaries & obituary notices in Derby. Thanks for your help! Lowell Shephard Bill Sappington What's more exciting than photos from someone's trip. Sam Marchese (2013) The Victorian mansion boasts a riot of architecture styles including Queen Anne, Eastlake, Italianate and Stick attributes. Jim Nolan Throughout the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s it was home to some of the biggest boxing, wrestling, and roller derby events and has become somewhat of a landmark for boxing (and Roller Derby) history. I always thought it strange that they played the same team over and over (the Detroit Devils comes to mind). Moreover it is easy to identify individual collection records at a glance with both detailed images and exact descriptions. ok, I just learned 2 things: guys also play roller derby, and they used to use they real names. Roberto "El Fabuloso" Juarez Tony Roman - Hall of Fame 2006 Arthur "Buddy" Atkinson, Sr - Hall of Fame 1965 So much so, that I dreamed one day I would be a roller derby skater. Witnessing an event at the Olympic in the 1960s was unlike any other sports experience. Almost all the games were carried on television. Roller Derby!!! Erma Caldwell Hall of Fame 2007, John ParkerAugust 19, 2004 Stay tuned. Fletcher Sanders Jo Jo Stafford Norma Rossner - Hall of Fame 2016 Dress up your favorite pet like this adorable dog. As the cold winter months shroud us, a fleeting image of velvety green lawns and colorful flower beds begin to enter the mind. Aubrey Willis kayd I grew up in the san fernando valley and got the chance to watch the t-birds several times with my father. Alohalinda Villanueva I hooked up with Lou Sanchez, who was forming a league in El Paso, Tex. There was something more transgressive about women slugging each other on skates. However, the baton was dropped and Hardman incorrectly retrieved it. The home of the T-Birds was the downtown Olympic Auditorium. Johnnie Wrice Does anyone remember the song "My Mom" from "The Electric Company"? As the cold winter months shroud us, a fleeting image of velvety green lawns and colorful flower beds begin to enter the mind. Terry Lewis (2013) Instead of the men skating the second period during opening phase, both teams lined up in front of their respective benches..Dick Lane was in the center with the microphone as he announced the sudden tragic death of Shirley. Georgeanna Kemp Athlete. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. cemeteries found in Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Fans, do not throw anything onto the rink. What I remember was the excitement and soundsthe excitement of watching the live action on the bank track which to a small kid was really high off the ground. Roller Derby Skaters Shirley Hardman and Carmen Gmez Have Ties to I.E. Evangelina Horne Failed to remove flower. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Many T-Birds were hired to skate in the movie. Victoriana showcases Victorian style home dcor and furniture, Victorian clothing and accessories, Victorian weddings and Christmas. What a Hoot!! I thought you might like to see a memorial for Shirley Hardman I found on Findagrave.com. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Gene Vizena - Hall of Fame 2005 Joyce Beasley Rita Bush (2015) Everyone loves a tea party. WHO WENT BEFORE ME, SO WHEN YOU CRY TEARDROPS The show began broadcasting in January 2006 but was not picked up for a second season due to unsatisfactory ratings. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Calvin Taylor Eye-Catching Tubs for a Vintage Bath (Slideshow). His collection of Roller Derby memorabilia is the largest in the world. Throughout the 1970s, Roller Games was the only league operating and kept banked track skating alive. In 1990 the T-Birds skated two games in Alberta, Canada (Edmonton and Calgary). Shawna'rie. I had a friend who worked at the Inland Center and we somehow stumbled into the Roller Derby one night after he got off work. Shirley was a life-long member of Manchester United Methodist Church and the Manchester American Legion. Jim Greene [6] According to Reuters, the re-opened Hall of Fame "not only honors legends of the game but includes memorabilia like jerseys, tickets, and programs, preserving the history of the banked track sport".[7]. All Rights Reserved. Shirley J. Roller, age 97, of Manchester, MI, passed away on August 29, 2022. I lean towards the female skaters.Thanks for posts everyone. Shirley uses "storywork", as defined by St:l scholar Dr. Joanne Archibald, with "respect, responsibility, reverence, reciprocity, holism, interrelatedness, and synergy at its centre," and invites us to imagine a . Joe Nygra - Hall of Fame 2005 Dave Battersby In the 1960s, Danny & Jerry Reilly skated on strong T-Bird teams. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Jackie Gleason Talent slowly began to diminish and by the mid 80s many veteran stars retired and there were few talented newcomers to replace them. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Bill Reynolds - Hall of Fame 1965 Victoriana divides the 19th century into categories such as Victorian Weddings, Victorian Clothing, Victorian dcor, Victorian Architecture, Victorian Houses, plus more; everything needed for Victorian era lifestyle, decorating and restoration. Silver Rich - Hall of Fame 2014 Johnny Rosasco - Hall of Fame 1952 But I wasn't watching roller derby. Ah, were has entertainment on television gone? Terri Lynch (2015) - Hall of Fame 2006 I remember one night when T-Birds Judy Sowinski and Carmen ("Sugar") Thompson had to act as handmaidens to Shirley Hardman and Baby Rocko because they'd lost a match race to them. Sep 20, 2019 - 1970's Thunderbirds Teams - Check out the group photographs of Los Angeles Thunderbirds Roller Derby teams from 1970 to 1979 here. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Shirley Hardman (11863662)? Some people claim that she was the Best Female Skater of all time. With the determined hard work of many skaters, especially John Hall and Ralph Valladares, the T-Birds fielded a team in 1975 and began rebuilding. Everything was better back then. The T-Birds went down under to Australia for the first time in many years to the delight of Aussie fans. When Shirley Hardman was skating, you knew the action was going to be unforgettable. Examples of 1920 fashion including descriptions and prices are featured in this 1920s clothing catalog. This young reporter was quite mesmerized by Raquel Welch braless. T-Bird owner Bill Griffiths accepted a large number of the Roller Derby skaters into Roller Games. wc. The renowned T-Birds are the team that kept the sport of Roller Derby alive from the 1970s through the 90s. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. They were most often referred to as the LA T-Birds and featured stars such as Ralphie Valladares, Shirley Hardman and more. Funeral: 4 Oct 2022, Derby. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. My friends and I telephoned each other immediately with shouts of "Did you SEE that??" The past few years have seen a grassroots revival of the sport, especially among women. Within two years, Roller Games also shut down operations (for a short time) due to financial difficulties and other problems. REMEMBER MY FRIEND I believe it was during the time the 747 airplane came into existance. He is the teams all-time scorer and holds many other T-Bird and Roller Games records, including; most game skated and most years skated. Ed Silver Today I visit the gravesites of Roller Derby Queen, Shirley Hardman. National Skating Derby, Inc. was founded in 1960 by former Roller Derby skater Herb Roberts along with its flagship team, the Los Angeles Thunderbirds (often referred to as The L.A. T-Birds). They cheered their favorites. Tasty tales (and recipes) from the Royal kitchens. The skating on both mens and womens teams was fierce and fans were treated to Roller Games at its best. SAN FERNANDO VALLEY. Billy Monte Christmas gilded walnuts with a hidden trinket have delighted children for centuries. Gene Radcliffe Bob Satterfield - Hall of Fame 2012 My opinion! I eventually got put on his team - the new LA Braves. . . With over 10,000 fans looking on, the T-Birds skated against the RGI All-Stars at Pontiac Arena. Try again later. Strong, colorful, rough someone who really knew how to sell the game and rivalry. End of the summer look at various vintage style bathing suits. The Hawks faced the T-Birds in a highly anticipated championship series which drew the largest crowds in several years to the Olympic as the T-Bird faithful witnessed their heroes defeat the Hawks in a series that went the full seven games. I too grew up watching the roller derby on television and live games. Gloria Seltzer Gurian After that year skaters did not have a regular facility to train at. Vintage Collectibles Software allows collectors to keep a visual record of the appearance and condition of each of their collectibles items. Great to read Kelly Hardman's comment. . Sonja Sims Some skaters bowed out and into retirement, while others pushed on. Examples of 1920 fashion including descriptions and prices are featured in this 1920s clothing catalog. Undoubtedly the most popular T-Bird over the years was little Ralphie Valladares, who skated with the T-Birds for over 30 years. Pffffft on the L.A. T-Birds. Why was it time to move on? When I was about 5, my mom would drag me down to watch her skate..My mom always thought it was funny that I could fall asleep there in spite of all the noise. Please try again later. ITS 2 THA DEATH! Paul Milane - Hall of Fame 2008-9 In 1989, two television producers David Sams and Mike Miller, worked with Griffiths to produce RollerGames, a U.S. television show that presented an even more theatrical variant of the sport for a national audience. Howie Raines [9] She was a member of the New Zealand trio, with Lesley Rowe and Dorothea Parker, that won the silver medal in the 440 yards relay with a time of 48.7 seconds. I grew up in LA and watched Roller Games every week without fail - even subscribed to the Roller Games Gazette. Many of these Roller Derby skaters had skated full-time for years and had few options for livelihood. Eddie Poore Charlie "Spec" Saunders- Hall of Fame 1959 2021. . This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The name Dick Lane always conjures up my paternal grandfather's home. The first games being skated in 1961. Mike Adame Annie. Teams in the ISC included the L.A. T-Birds, the Eastern Warriors, and several international teams: Team Canada, the Tokyo Bombers, and the Latin Libertadores. Hall of Fame 2016, Shirley HardmanAugust 1, 1973Hall of Fame 2005, Ivy KingJuly 12, 2006 Coach Marion Red Smartt lead the team to several championships as the T-Birds dominated. the roller derby queen who died a few years ago. Mona Jean Payne (2015) Jerry Hickson Ernie Lopez A powerhouse of a skater. Don Leite I don't think anyone worked the crowd better. Dorothy "Johnnie" Kobusch Shirley was very popular as TBird Manager and I will always remember her with her "Equalizer"- her bat. I was in high school during Croce's time in the spotlight. Shirley's ethnicity is Caucasian, whose political affiliation is currently a registered Democrat; and religious views are listed as Christian. Gloria McAuliff Milane (December 14, 2016) The T-Bird girls team had not skated (or trained) for years and was pieced together with older, out of shape veterans far removed from their prime. Norman Derby George Vogt OLYMPIC AUDITORIUM ROLLER GAMES: SHIRLEY HARDMAN Shirley Hardman was the skater every T-Bird fan loved to hate before she joined the squad, then became one of the most loved. Find exactly what you're looking for! [10] In the 660 yards relay, the New Zealand women were leading going into the final baton change to Hardman. Johnny Kazar It's a fun event. I liked those games but I'll always be a T-Bird fan. New T-Bird stars emerged from the wreckage such as Harold Jackson, Donna Young, Debbie Heldon while some younger veterans took their skating to new levels, most notably Skinny Minnie Gwen Miller & Sam Washington. Joe Kleats Had a crush on T.L. Alice Edwards The crowd went wild, the T-Birds were victorious and it was a grand exit for Ralphie and the team. Tonight, I viewed some classics on YouTube and it brought back childhood memories. Post Comments Please reset your password. Clipping found in The San Bernardino County Sun in San Bernardino, California on Jul 29, 1965. Oddly, his death is always linked in memory to Billie Jean King beating Bobby Riggs. Shirley Hardman drowns. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Saw that one a couple of times! I guess it had to do with which part of the country you were in. John Morrissey Annabelle "Slugger" Kealy - Hall of Fame 2004 There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Oakview, Lot 264, Space 8 12 plots in from curb marker 278, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11863662/shirley-hardman. Tony Marzano But, c'mon, we're talking about San Bernardino here.The same fans sat in the same seats every week screaming the same obscenities and the game always had the same result -- the Thunderbirds made a miracle comeback in the closing moments of the game and the winning points were always scored by Little Ralphie Valladeras. Judy Sowinkski - Hall of Fame 2004 The Thunderbirds were a staple at our house. There was also Liz Hernandez and I think a gal who went by the name of Toni Tag.Ed. Joan Kazmerski (December 5, 2016) Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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