Personal information | |
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Nationality | American |
Born | September 30, 1920 |
Died | August 9, 2019 | (aged 98)
Sport | |
Sport | Roller derby |
Team | New York Chiefs Chicago Westerners San Diego Clippers San Francisco Bay Bombers Los Angeles Thunderbirds Long Beach Falcons Houston Westerners New York Braves Manhattan Chiefs Midwest Pioneers |
Turned pro | 1938 |
Gerry Murray (September 30, 1920 – August 9, 2019) was an American roller derby skater. She played for most of her career with the New York Chiefs, becoming a popular derby star known for her glamour as well as her on-track rivalry with Midge "Toughie" Brasuhn. Murray was one of the first American sportswomen to sign an endorsement deal and was inducted to the Roller Derby Hall of Fame in 1956.