Memphis Roller Derby slams into new season with doubleheader
Red Jammer Paulie Wrath (85) escapes the pack while Black Blocker Mardi Brawl (10-34) attempts to play offense to get Black Jammer Heathen Universe (112) free of the pack during a March 5 scrimmage at the Pipkin Building. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Roller derby essentials include hard slams against wood or concrete floors, blockers using their hips, shoulders and forearms like NFL linemen, and tough-as-nails nicknames.
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Christopher Wright is a native Memphian with a bachelor’s degree in education and film from Rhodes College and a master’s degree in sports journalism to be received in Summer 2024 from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Christopher specializes in sports, education, film, music, arts and politics, and was raised on furikake, black-eyed peas and cornbread.
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