Roller Derby Rivals

A legendary high-speed, hard-hitting rivalry on the Roller Derby track is about to be witnessed by a packed arena at the 69th Regiment Armory and for the first time, thousands of television viewers. Here is the story of two remarkable athletes at the dawn of televised sports. New York City, 1948.Midge Toughie Brasuhn is rough, scrappy, lightning-quick.Gerry Murray is a gutsy glamour girl—and Toughies chief adversary.The skaters are fired up and ready to go as the cameras begin to roll!In this fast-paced, meticulously researched picture book, Sue Macys poetic text and Matt Collinss action-packed illustrations bring readers up close and personal with two incredible athletes.The book includes an Authors Note, a Roller Derby Time Line from 1935 to the present, and Sources and Resources, including photos of Gerry Murray and Toughie Brasuhn.