Passing the Torch

By 1954, the Derby had established the San Francisco Bay Bombers, which became the most fabled team in the sport’s history. By 1958, Seltzer had grown tired of the struggles he faced with Derby behind the scenes as crowds dwindled once again. He handed the torch to his son, Jerry Seltzer, who stumbled upon success once again.

On the Road Again

In an attempt to advertise a San Francisco dealership’s new lot, the dealership got a TV station in Portland, Oregon to broadcast an unedited tape of a match. To his surprise, Jerry received hundreds of letters begging for Roller Derby to come to Portland, Oregon.