Ralphie Valladares

A tribute to the "Living Legend" Ralph Valladares of Roller Games LA T-Birds.

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Sports

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• RollerGames
• Rollerderby
• Ralphie
• Ralph
• Valladares
• Roller
• Derby

[hotjam2]

Would anybody know if the T-Bird vs Midwest Pioneers game footage(at the end) is for sale on vhs or dvd?

[derbygames]

Those were old Pioneer uniforms, but they were used in Roller Games as the All-Stars.

[s2gib]

I can remember my Grandmother taking me to the games when they would be playing @ the Orange Show Fair Grounds??? in San Bernardino in the late 60's (I was in my teens). He is the only 1 that really stuck in my mind. Roller Derby was/is the only professional sport game I have ever attended. Never went to another Roller Derby game after my Grandmother passed away in 1969 - it was fun to see her react the way she did @ the games - FOND MEMORIES.

[unclejuniorsoprano]

A wonderful tribute to a wonderful man. I fondly remember Ralphie from the late 60s early 70s. He was a roller derby superstar who gave thousands of people a lot of enjoyment. He was always one of the good guys. It's so sad that he died before his time. What a tragic loss that was for his family. He was a true classic. This messages shows that he is still fondly remembered & will never be forgotten.

[witchywoman1311]

I can't believe I cried, but I did...I remember going to the games when I was little, probably 40 years ago:-) I wanted to be a skater as a little kid, I really miss the old games!!!

[ThePenny1957]

Folks I cried when I saw this too. Go T-Birds Go forever!

[jdmitchell2]

Great tunes!

[youluckdeluxe]

日本では”人間豆タンク（戦車）とニックネームがついていました­。一緒に助っ人に来た女性、コリンと一緒に、東京ボンバーズの縁­の下の力持ち。今でも鮮明に覚えています。ありがとう、ラルフ　バラディアス。僕は小学生でしたけど、初めて外国の人の名前をフ­ルネームで覚えた人です。英雄ってこういう人のことだと思います­。

[arlenerogerswilhite]

Sorry I just got so excited and started posting not realizing Mr. V has gone on from this life. he was a terrific guy I met as a kid shook his hand as they left the arena. Judy Sowenski b4 she was trade terri lynch danny reily and honey sanchez boy were they a match. thanks again for the memories.

[arlenerogerswilhite]

This brings back soo mny memories when I used to go with my mom to the Olympic auditorium to see the T-Birds. Ralphie Judy and Terri were the favorites. I am glad to know he's a Living legend I just took a chance to see if he was on you tube and Whola!! thank you for giving me this joy in my heart. Please if you know him let him know he is not forgotten.

[kenpalmer1965]

This is a marvelous and moving tribute to the late,great Ralphie Valladares. I enjoyed watching him skate with the old Los Angeles Thunderbirds roller derby team. He was such a sensational athlete and the crowd alwats loved him. I got a bit choked up just viewing this tribute to him. Great video!

[watcher818]

@DogSaliva Such rude comments punky. What have YOU done in life? Complain and whine??

THANK YOU derbygames for creating this tribute.

Ralphie was an entertainer, a great skater and a true gentleman. We had the privelige of seeing Ralphie in person at the Olympic many times.

RIP Ralphie...........