Roller Games International
- Roller Games International
Roller Games International (RGI) is a professional roller derby league. Based in Los Angeles, California, RGI operates a single team, the Los Angeles Thunderbirds (T-Birds). The league's current owner is Bob Sedillo.
History
RGI shares some history with the "RollerGames" television series. Following the cancellation of the TV show, Bill Griffiths, Sr. organized several untelevised RGI matches. Two were held in Canada in 1990, and one was held in the USA in 1993. [cite web |url=http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/bankedtracknews/message/67?threaded=1&source=1 |title=RollerGames in the 90's |author=williamwsl1 |publisher=bankedtracknews |date=2000-02-24 |accessdate=2007-01-05]
At some point, the league was sold to Bob Sedillo.Fact|date=May 2008
Matches
* August 8, 1990 in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada): T-Birds vs. RGI All-Stars.
* August 9, 1990 in Calgary, Alberta (Canada): T-Birds vs. RGI All-Stars.
* February 6, 1993 in Auburn Hills, Michigan (USA): T-Birds vs. RGI All-Stars.
* An interleague match between the American Roller Derby League Bay Bombers and the RGI Los Angeles Thunderbirds (T-Birds) was played July 29, 2006. [ [http://www.freewebs.com/bombersrollerderby2/ American Roller Skating Derby Photo Site | California Roller Derby Action ] ] [ [http://www.rollergames.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=80&Itemid=76 RollerGames.com ] ]
* Several additional games took place at the LA Fairgrounds in 2007 and 2008, featuring the LA T-Birds.Fact|date=May 2008
References
External links
* [http://rollergames.com/ RollerGames.com] - official site for RollerGames
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