San Francisco Bay Bombers Vs the NE Braves on July 4th 1970

[@flashkellam7395]

A dramatic pullaway defense preserve a last minute win for the Bay Bombers. I saw this when it was first broadcast fifty years ago. Thanks for posting.

[@spectrumlocalb191]

Great video by the son of one of the greatest jammers in Roller Derby History Tony Roman

[@larrytoppins9871]

Thank u so much for posting these games I have bought alot of games but I see u have alot I can't get.

[@RollerDerbyMarkRoman]

Larry Toppins glad you enjoyed the footage...which years of roller derby games do you have?

[@larrytoppins9871]

@@RollerDerbyMarkRomanHey Mark most of my games are the 73 season when Weston moved to the pioneers. Then from 83 - three 86 I believe

[@robertdaugherty7329]

This was great Mark. Brings back great memories.

[@barbie.travels]

Wow look at that crowd ! The fire in that finishing! I get chills! Thanks for sharing Mark!

[@jerryholston6536]

Love it love it love it! This poor generation just doesn't know what they've missed out on

[@TGCdnTalkShow]

Such a brilliant finish to the game.

[@NATIVESUNSETS65]

Awesome I remember this game and Fireworks i was there , I used to skate on a banked track in San Leandro when i was about 12 and there would be pick up games all the time i remember those bumps and bruises well. Also my uncle got Charlie O'Connell to sign a Jersey for me while hanging out at his Bar in San Leandro Charlie O's . I must confess my favorite skater wasn't Charlie O it was Bill Groll on The mid-West Pioneers .

[@stephengiorgis7072]

Your Parents are IRDL Royalty! ThNk You for Posting, Mark!

[@spectrumlocalb191]

Great tape Mark.thankyou

[@spectrumlocalb191]

28,000 people how popular Roller Derby was.

[@franksantore2810]

By far, the Bombers were the Roller Derby's GOAT!

[@craigirwin4771]

Great stuff. Keep posting

[@trentaccid2177]

WISH THE FULL WHOLE 8.PERIODS WERE AVAILABLE

[@craigirwin4771]

Why was the tape edited so heavily? I bet it was 2 inch tape with a ton of bad spots.

[@RollerDerbyMarkRoman]

Not sure 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@georgegong6813]

Overall age of the tape might be one factor. Noticed too it wasn't a whole game. Fortunate to have what old film was left since majority were erased. Also technology then nothing like today.

[@214950783]

The Bay Bombers was my favorite team....do u have any clips of the women period from this game?

[@RollerDerbyMarkRoman]

No I don't...this is the only video footage that i have

[@donniehagy970]

@@RollerDerbyMarkRoman Didn't the Braves win it all that year? I know they were loaded in both the women's and men's fields.

[@RollerDerbyMarkRoman]

Donnie Hagy i believe they did win in 1969

[@dougmphilly]

@@RollerDerbyMarkRoman one thing about the roller derby, the road teams did win their fair share.

[@scottphillips2321]

Great times 70s

[@dougmerry4231]

I was there

[@lasktdave]

Why did they cut away to the audience during the pullaway? Missed the whole thing.

[@georgegong6813]

Honestly it might just be the technology afforded @ the time.

[@stewgotz1]

THANX MARK!!! MEMORIES!!! SAY HI TO MOM !! Carol 'ROWMAYNE!!''

[@spectrumlocalb191]

I WONDER how many other skaters had videos of games?

[@Papa_-mh9nr]

BRING BACK ROLLER DERBY!!!!!!!

[@dougmphilly]

i loved that one point by roman on woodberry. ju jitsui - he used bob high center of gravity against him.