While a student at John Muir High School I 1957, Darlene Anderson was chosen as the first pick for the Brooklyn Red Devils, becoming the first African American woman to play professional roller derby. Darlene was named 1958 Rookie of the Year while skating for the Brooklyn Red Devils. She also skated professionally for the Hawaii All Stars, San Francisco Bay Bombers, New York Chiefs, Los Angeles Braves, and many other teams.
Check out her story on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robinsonparkproject/
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