NATIONAL ROLLER DERBY HALL OF FAME

NATIONAL ROLLER DERBY HALL OF FAME
Steaks on South / October 26, 2007

The glory days of old-time Roller Derby came to life again as the game’s greatest stars reunited with their Delaware Valley fans in a joyous weekend-long celebration presented by the National Roller Derby Hall of Fame. Judy Arnold, Buddy Atkinson, Jr., Vinny Gandolfo, villain-turned-hero Judy Sowinski and other Philadelphia Warriors skating legends returned to the public eye to celebrate the Warriors’ 40th Anniversary with their faithful followers and toast the 2007 Hall of Fame inductees.

Revelers got the festivities started in grand style on Friday night at Steaks on South. The event – organized by CheeseSteakTown.com – featured a cheese steak eating contest, plus special live performances by former Johnny’s Dance Band singer/guitarist Courtney Colletti, and The Orlons, whose signature chart-topping 60’s hit South Street (“Where do all the hippies meet?”) made South Street a world-renowned destination.

Under grill master Randy’s watchful eye, SOS showed why it made CST’s “Best Steaks” list.
Under grill master Randy’s watchful eye, SOS showed why it made CST’s “Best Steaks” list.

Buddy Atkinson, Jr., Dru Scott, Richard Brown, Judy Sowinski and Vinnie Gandolfo
Buddy Atkinson, Jr., Dru Scott, Richard Brown, Judy Sowinski and Vinnie Gandolfo
were just a few of the great old Philadelphia Warriors skating stars on hand.

Roller Derby – The Next Generation
Roller Derby – The Next Generation
Young skaters from the Penn Jersey She Devils joined in the revelry.

South Street legend Courtney Colletti and Roller Derby HOF Executive Director Gary Powers.Powers
South Street legend Courtney Colletti and Roller Derby HOF Executive Director Gary Powers.

The Orlons delighted the crowd
The Orlons delighted the crowd (“Meet me on South Street … “)