Gerry Murray

Gerry Murray
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born(1920-09-30)September 30, 1920
DiedAugust 9, 2019(2019-08-09) (aged 98)
Sport
SportRoller derby
TeamNew 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 pro1938

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.