Download or read book Roller Derby to Rollerjam written by Keith Coppage and published by . This book was released on 1999-06 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roller derby first appeared in Chicago during the Depression. With the advent of television, this dynamic, sometimes violent sport became a national favorite. In Roller Derby to RollerJam, Keith Coppage takes a fond look at the origins, history, and players of the game who made it successful, from promoters to superstars.