Memphis Roller Derby knocks out its 20th season
Roe City A's T-Wrecks and Battlescar Hiptastica push out Memphis B-Side's Lead Jam, Sunshiner, in Saturday's roller derby match at Liberty Park’s Pipkin Building. The event celebrated the 20th anniversary of Memphis Roller Derby. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
As the spectators at the Pipkin Building at Liberty Park Saturday afternoon were cheering for the jammers and blockers of Memphis Roller Derby, Lou Stackley was watching intently for anything that might require his services.
Stackley is a paramedic, and it was his job to take care of anyone injured in the seeming melee that is roller derby, at least to the uninitiated. He watches for cuts and scrapes, sprained ankles, broken bones and the like.
But it’s the possibility of a head injury that really worries him, particularly since Memphis Roller Derby is played on a concrete floor.
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Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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