This week, The Windy City Rollers celebrated roller derby's 75th anniversary with Gapers Block and grabbed the attention of Venus Zine in Down and Derby, a new roller derby book!

Gapers Block

Roller Derby Turns 75!

Fun fact: The first-ever roller derby game was played here at the Chicago Coliseum in August 13th, 1935. This Friday join the Windy City Rollers as they host the sport's 75th anniversary at Shambles (2050 W. Division St.), starting at 8 p.m. Tickets to the next WCR All-Star game against the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls will be given away, derby footage will play all evening, and expect a night of drinks, dancing, and derby trivia.

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Venus Zine

Got Derby? Two Skaters Provide a Comprehensive Look into the Sport

Down and Derby has a hip, conversational tone, like a girlfriend giving you the lowdown over a pitcher of PBR. They take you on an insider tour through the life of a derby girl and all that entails: dynamics, drama, friendships, injuries, interleague romances, practices, and "derby widows." Profile interviews with star skaters and support staff from across the country break up the chapters, including Windy City Rollers’ skater Jackie Daniels... and Tahirah “Tequila Mockingbird” Johnson of the Windy City Rollers.

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