I thought you might like to see a memorial for Shirley Hardman I found on Findagrave.com. Norma Rossner - Hall of Fame 2016 Many T-Birds were hired to skate in the movie. Anybody remember the night that it was Terri Lynch's birthday? That is a more natural movement. The fans looked like they came straight from shooting "The Name of the Rose." [1][2] Her father died in 1934, and after her mother died in 1943 she was placed in an orphanage. Bill Cummings Candi Mitchell And, yes, I know 'way too much about this. Johnny Rosasco and Josephine "Ma" Bogash were the first two skaters to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Many of todays young participants only exposure to Roller Derby was T-Birds action from the 1980s on the ESPN run in 86 or the TNT figure eight spectacle of 1989 and 1990. Charlie O'Connell (2015) - Hall of Fame 1967 You have no guarantee itll hit the player youre aiming at. Leon, Bernie & Harold Jackson each skated as a T-Bird. Shirley Hardman was the captain of the Texas Outlaws. Julie Atkinson (2016) Gloria Seltzer Gurian It was great to see again as I always loved Croce's music. Louise Brower Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Calvello was there - hair dyed a bright blond hair with purple polka dots. Kenny Brien His collection of Roller Derby memorabilia is the largest in the world. All Rights Reserved. Judy Sowinkski - Hall of Fame 2004 Angelo "Dusty" Acevedo (2013) [2][3][4] Educated at King Edward Technical College in Dunedin,[2] she married William Eric Harold Peterson in 1952. The result was a lopsided victory for the opponent and an embarrassing wake up call for the once glorious T-Birds. Lydia Rodriguez The police said she had been floating on a raft in the pool during a party. Other notable coaches and captains included John Hall, Ralphie Valladares, and Terri Lynch. Awesome. It was also thirty-three years ago, August 1, 1973, when the great SHIRLEY HARDMAN left us. WHO WOULD GREET ME She would yell at the red shirt skater that would beat up her LA Braves team. Sadly, in 1972, the league that was founded in 1935 and started it all (RollerDerby) closed its doors. Everyone loves a tea party. It's women only, there are four teams, and they play about once a month. schtick. Gene Vizena - Hall of Fame 2005 Eddie Poore Doug Monte [3], In the late 1990, Roller Derby fan Gary Powers built up a collection of memorabilia, principally through buying and selling on eBay, but also with donated memorabilia from former skaters. More like this. Alas, by the time some team hired a really large woman and put her in a 747 jersey, I realized it was time to move on Actually, Barrymore's movie is based off the current roller derby league in LA. (and I loved big John). Barbara Marie Winter. My dad wouldn't take us to see a live game, though, because the Olympic Auditorium was in a bad neighbor hood.WV=ranto: What Glenn Beck does on Univision. They took me several times with them. Of Dick Lane, Roller Derby, and Jim Croce, only Croce was a pleasure without guilt. Hank Goldberg Jim Greene I agree with the legitimacy of the flat track derby and uniforms but man you go way back to some skaters I never heard of and a young Valladares then yourself as a skater "dream come true" my hats off to you..!! Yolanda "Baby Rocco" Roacho There was also Liz Hernandez and I think a gal who went by the name of Toni Tag.Ed. Everything was better back then. Hardman died young, following a tragic accident, and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Chatsworth, California.Thanks for joining me today on another raod trip to the past and for sharing the memories!If you'd like to support this channel by contributing to my PATREON page, please visit https://www.patreon.com/visitinggravesitesIf you'd like to support this channel by purchasing MERCHANDISE, please visit https://graveyard-gifts.myspreadshop.comYOUTUBE Royalty and copyright free music:Anderson Lane - Matt HarrisDisclaimer: My videos are made independently and are not endorsed by the destinations I visit, unless credited. Try again later. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Don "Jughead" Lewis @TB - the phone number: Why it was Richmond 9-5171, of course. Betty Jo Harris Throughout the 1970s, Roller Games was the only league operating and kept banked track skating alive. Jim Nolan My opinion! TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. [2] In 1944 she was successful at the South Island schools athletics championships. There was something more transgressive about women slugging each other on skates. You can always change this later in your Account settings. What a Hoot!! I WOULD BUILD A STAIRWAY Erma Caldwell Brendan McCarthy, "Down and Derby: Skating slugfest enjoys revival in the city of broad shoulders", Wholly Roller: A Brooklyn Resident pays tribute to the bygone sport of Roller Derby, Cowboys, croquet, insurance in U.S. halls of fame, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roller_Derby_Hall_of_Fame&oldid=1085539544, This page was last edited on 1 May 2022, at 02:43. It was sort of a hybrid of roller derby and pro wrestling, complete with "heel" interviews and match races that had special stipulations, like loser takes a pie in the face. I don't think anyone worked the crowd better. Pat Murray Sip one of historys classic Southern refreshments. But, not surprisingly, Mr. Griffiths had one more trick up his sleeve. Hardman died young, following a tragic accident, and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Ch. T-Bird games often created a unique fan frenzy and occasionally pandemonium. The following year, the full team (men and women) skated on July 26th, 2006 at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco against the revamped Bay Bombers. In 1978 the team dropped the traditional red, white and blue for brand new green and gold uniforms. Henry Edwards And I think I remember an episode of Charlie's Angels where Farrah went undercover as a roller derby skater. Noel Shaw (July 19, 2017) Debbie Cho Sonja Sims Moreover it is easy to identify individual collection records at a glance with both detailed images and exact descriptions. Emily Thomas Dave Arizmendez Georgia Hase (2015) [6] It was, however, as a sprinter that she enjoyed the greatest success, winning the New Zealand 75 yards title every year from 1949 to 1953, and the 100 yards in 1948, 1949, 1951, 1952, and 1953. She was the perfect "lady heel" when she skated with the Texas Outlaws (though I understand she later joined the T-Birds) and managed to be villainous and totally entertaining at the same time. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Every effort is made not to use copyrighted material. [2], After marrying, Peterson competed in one final national athletics championship in 1953 before retiring to raise a family. Or did it? Lou Guzman We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Jesus Negron Norman Derby 86 followers. Eddie Krebs (May 16, 2017) There were all the great stars but the person who really made the matches great was the announcer, Dick Lane! Virginia Rushing (2014) Shirley may have been a real fire ball in the ring but she was very much a humanitarian in real life, she loved kids and animals. Sherry Jackson WHO WENT BEFORE ME, SO WHEN YOU CRY TEARDROPS Mary Gardner - Hall of Fame 2008-9 View of skater Ann Calvello, Duluth, MN Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images . Victorian clothing is featured in photographs and articles - everything to help dress the part of the elegant Victorian lady, gentleman, or child. Drag images here or select from your computer for Shirley Hardman memorial. Sad, sad day. [2], In 1946, Hardman won her first national track and field title, the long jump, with a best leap of 17ft 0in (5.18m). This young reporter was quite mesmerized by Raquel Welch braless. Although the team was no longer selling out the newly named Grand Olympic, crowds were building steadily. Shirley J. Roller, age 97, of Manchester, MI, passed away on August 29, 2022. The voice of the T-Birds was Dick Lane, who coined the phrase whoa Nellie which has been used since by others such as Keith Jackson. Jeanette Costa (2016) Wes Aronson - Hall of Fame 1953 [6] According to Reuters, the re-opened Hall of Fame "not only honors legends of the game but includes memorabilia like jerseys, tickets, and programs, preserving the history of the banked track sport".[7]. Croce performed for what seemed like 2 1/2 hours, finally exiting only because he claimed he'd sung us every song he knew well enough to perform before an audience.I remember in particular a rollicking wildly off-color Robert Burns lyric that had about 25 short verses.He seemed to be a great guy. Armando "Marty" Martinez Joann Koons (2016) Signed by Bill Griffith (owner)Jean ClarkLeon JacksonSh.from 22413139 . "Specs" Saunders I believe was the one wearing glasses. In '49 or '50 there was a kinescoped wrestling show announced by Dick Lane, in which he also used the Whoa Nellie! You need a Find a Grave account to continue. :)-dusty nathan misterwriter111@hotmail.com. Hall of Fame 2006, Bill MorrisseySeptember 14, 1996 Adaline was a very shy quiet person who talked in a quiet voice off screen, and played "tough" while skating..the rink looked flat on t.v., but in person it was very steep. Lory Halloran Silver Rich - Hall of Fame 2014 REMEMBER MY FRIEND Donald Batiste Please enter your email and password to sign in. @Jollette: I found some information about Roller Derby that you might find interesting. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. GREAT NEWS! Bob Pancioli . Bag Yard Mob Fight Klub Los Angeles, 90003 . Great memories! No real jersey uniforms to give the game a sense of legitimacy. Anyone can read what you share. The great thing about the old Roller Derby league was the parity! This was by far the most successful decade for Roller Games although its popularity peaked in 1972. It seemed like whenever I came over, I heard Dick Lane yelling "Whoa Nellie!!" Mr. T-Bird, Ralphie Valladares, was forced to continue skating as he turned 50 in 1986. Many former reserve or pack skaters became featured performers but just did not have the skills to attract fans. nv. Like many of the games of the past 20 years, it would have been better billed as an old-timers game. Red Smart, Russ"Specs" Saunders, Toni Tag, Ann Calvello, etc.What great memories and great fun. Derby Time. Carol "Flip" Phillips This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. In 2005, Robert Sedillo leased the rights to use the T-Bird name. From dresses to corsets and hats to shoes and more! It was broadcast for one season (19891990) before its distributor, Quintex Media, went bankrupt. Faces. Howie Raines Hall of Fame 1968, Leroy GonzalesOctober 9, 2001 Charles Tolbert She was very manish. Those were great daysquite simple and uncomplicated compared to what our world has become. George Vogt Sorry! Johnny Karp - Hall of Fame 2004 Mom lives in Palm Desert, now. During much of the 1960s and 70s, T-Bird games were broadcast in prime time by KTLA in Los Angeles and also shown in many other markets in the United States as well as internationally. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Shirley Hardman (11863662)? Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. But if anyone knows more about that series would love to hear from you. Wasn't Shirley Hardman with the Texas Outlaws? Examples of 1920 fashion including descriptions and prices are featured in this 1920s clothing catalog. Today I visit the gravesites of Roller Derby Queen, Shirley Hardman. Ted Mullen Thanks to those who have already signed up. Richard Haffke Allen Littles [5] Their children include Bev Peterson, who represented New Zealand in athletics at the 1990 Commonwealth Games, and Evan Peterson, who won national athletics titles in the long jump, triple jump and 400 m hurdles. There are over 100 all-female leagues operating in the United States and the number is growing. Both events happened 9/20/73. Shirley Hardman will always be an incredible figure in the history of the banked track sport. Very entertaining. 4 pages, in very good condition. From dresses to corsets and hats to shoes and more! She was aggressive and mean but the fans loved her. The Los Angeles Thunderbirds were 'America's team' during the heyday of banked track roller derby and were the most popular & prolific international roller derby team in the history of the sport. While. based on information from your browser. Lane started his Roller Derby broadcasting career in 1951 and then joined KTLA and the T-Birds in the 60s. Roy Payne THey even used to drive from Tijuana to LA to watch the games live. I too watched the T Birds religously. Create a charming quaint wood garden gate from these authentic 1880s designs. Must of the material aired was from the seasons of 1979 to 1980. Johnny Casar Harriet "Babe" Topel (2013) It may be a fun time, but I don't consider it real roller derby. Watch the Game and you be the judge Liz was my favorite; she was pretty, fiery, and the fastest woman on skates.But Shirley Hardman was the skater everyone loved to hate. The 62-year-old pilot was rushed to the hospital for facial surgery and . Darryle Davis (2014) View obituary. Bob Sumsky (March 28, 2017) AS an Australian fan and later a skater was very lucky to have known some of the greats Like Terri Lynch Ralphie Ronnie Rains Peter kelly Anne cavalleo and Adaline Hocker and of course the great Shirley HardmanI saketd with the Jet League for two years in Sydney before the game folded in AusGreat Day great people and great fun thanks for the memories my friendX roller games skater Barry from downm under, Hi all calling from down underWe loved the Games had all the greats out here Like Ralphie terri Lynch Liz Hernandaz Judy S Shirley Hardman Adaline Hocker and the aussie skaters Colleen Murrel Peter Kelly that was back in the early 70s love them then and now I was in the roller game training school when the games went back to the states just msissed out Love them all Barry. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Does anyone remember the song "My Mom" from "The Electric Company"? Florence Mabel Shirley. Phil Kadubec Jo Jo Stafford Failed to remove flower. Dan Ferrari (December 14, 2016) Instead of the men skating the second period during opening phase, both teams lined up in front of their respective benches..Dick Lane was in the center with the microphone as he announced the sudden tragic death of Shirley. So all the extended family members gathered in our grandparent's living room to watch the game. Gene Vizena Nygra I always came in on the middle of roller derby on WOR and I used to wait for someone to go over the rail. Bobbie Seever Regarding Jim Croce: he delivered my most treasured concert experience. It's actually a really fun time. Ducky Duckworth Sip one of historys classic Southern refreshments. Betty Boyd His love songs really hit a chord with me and my friends. Please reset your password. Brad Lemkuhl George "Little Georgie" Copeland, a legendary athlete who calls Long Beach home broke the color barrier as a professional "jammer" in the 50s for the L.A. Braves and the L.A. Thunderbirds. My grandparents loved this sport. Joyce Beasley The show began broadcasting in January 2006 but was not picked up for a second season due to unsatisfactory ratings. George "Run Run" Jones December 16, 2006. There was one time the T Birds were on the verge of LOSING, and my panicked big brother couldn't bear to watch so he broke the knob off our tv trying to turn it off fast. does anyone remember the night a girl ran up from the crowd and threw lester quarrels briefcase out to the fans? TO WALK UP,SOME DAY, WHEN I REACH THE TOP Bill Comming Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The very special connection that Skinny Minnie had with the fans was often overlooked and underplayed by management as the team began to focus attention on model type women skaters whose ability was often in question. Who cared who won? Victoriana showcases Victorian style home dcor and furniture, Victorian clothing and accessories, Victorian weddings and Christmas. So much so, that I dreamed one day I would be a roller derby skater. Pffffft on the L.A. T-Birds. LAs new team rapidly gained a large, loyal following which became larger every year. Al Stewart Lane retired in 1972 and died in 1982 and will forever be missed. I remember a blond gal with a pony tail hair do. He broke the moment's silence with a heart wrenching 'GO GO GO" which was Shirley's trademark battle cry.a battle cry that all of Games heard since she did some training of the new rookies at that time. Marge Evans Bill Griffiths, Sr (2015) Oakview, Lot 264, Space 8 12 plots in from curb marker 278, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11863662/shirley-hardman. Ernie Lopez This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Roller derby memoirs from roller derby stars. Roller Derby. Joe Nygra - Hall of Fame 2005 Some of the notable skaters that spent the majority of their Roller Derby career in Los Angeles include: Danny Reilly, George Copeland, John Hall, Shirley Hardman, Gwen Miller, Honey Sanchez, Terri Lynch, Roberta Mitchell, Sally Vega, Richard Brown, Larry Lewis, Greg Robertson, Judy Sowinski, Julie Patrick, Liz Hernandez, Roger Schroeder, (former Olympian) Earlean Brown, Sam Washington, Billy Marshall, Carmen Thompson, Jim Terrigno, Ronnie Rains, Harold Jackson, Frankie Macedo, Patsy Delgato, Colleen Murrell, Debbie Heldon, John Johnson, Mike Flaningam, Darrell Davis and many more. Gloria McAuliff Milane (December 14, 2016) Carolyn Barton Johnny Rosasco - Hall of Fame 1952 Gerald Moyer [7], At the 1950 British Empire Games, Hardman competed in the 100 yards sprint, the 440 yards relay, and the 660 yards relay. Nick Kelson Bad Girl. I'm loving them. Some people claim that she was the Best Female Skater of all time. Alice Breber Joyce Young T-Bird owner Bill Griffiths accepted a large number of the Roller Derby skaters into Roller Games. My siblings and I always talk about the T-birds. Ivy King July 12, 2006 Hall of Fame 1953. I always looked up to her as a child. Gail Fund (2013) Kay Wilson I remember one night when T-Birds Judy Sowinski and Carmen ("Sugar") Thompson had to act as handmaidens to Shirley Hardman and Baby Rocko because they'd lost a match race to them. Find Shirley Hardman's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Shirley was very popular as TBird Manager and I will always remember her with her "Equalizer"- her bat. Gene Gammon - Hall of Fame 1959 Shirley and her Thunderbabesthat brought back a lot of memories. Such names as Honey Sanchez, Sally Vega, Shirley Hardman.. | Roller derby, Team photos, Roller 13 Family ideas | roller derby, derby time, roller Shirley Hardman (1939-1973) - Find A Grave Memorial Why does Keezar Pavilion (sp?) THis was before the T-Birds. Al Goodson Sid Cohen (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Victoriana Magazine captures the pleasures and traditions of an earlier period and transforms them to be relevant to todays living - Fashion, Antiques, Home & Garden. Have fun replicating one of these 100 year old restaurant menus. My mom skated against Shirley. Sid Harnesk - Hall of Fame 2006 In 1978, the Chicago Hawks, lead by former T-Bird Harold Jackson and his brother Bernie, went undefeated during the regular season, crushing the T-Birds in most of these games. It was absolutely bizarre. Joyce Ray Back in a time before infomercials, this was the programming on those UHF stations that were popping up.These posts really bring back some memories. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. DeWitt Quarles Sep 20, 2019 - 1970's Thunderbirds Teams - Check out the group photographs of Los Angeles Thunderbirds Roller Derby teams from 1970 to 1979 here. Superstars Danny Reilly, Ralphie Valladares, and Ronnie Rains stayed in the mix and provided the team with marquee star power carried over from the 60s. She was the unofficial Queen of RollerGames during this period. Try again. Margaret Brady (2016) Note that I said "watch the fans," not "watch the game." In 1991 & 1992 the team was idle for the first time in its existence. Catherin Shaw I grew up in L A watching the Thunderbirds. Alberta Sarvis (2015) Roller derby history by former skaters. Ralph Vogel Shirley Hardman skater 2005 Bobbie Johnstone skater 2005 Joe Nygra skater 2005 . As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Skater. When I was a teen I went to ever ROller Games event in my town of Santa Monica, California.. then Spec Saunders open up his skating rink on the Ocean Park Pier and I went there all time. Users can create as many collections as needed with a single copy of the software. In 1990 the T-Birds skated two games in Alberta, Canada (Edmonton and Calgary). Oops, something didn't work. Try again later. Women's Uniforms. Gone were the lucrative TV contracts and prime-time broadcasts, and player salaries were cut drastically. [4] In September 2004, it was opened on an official basis, with the permission and blessing of Jerry Seltzer,[5] with Powers named as its Executive Director and Curator. Hazel Roop (2013) - Hall of Fame 2010 Edith Branum Lena McBride "It was "Richmond 9-5171. But, c'mon, we're talking about San Bernardino here.The same fans sat in the same seats every week screaming the same obscenities and the game always had the same result -- the Thunderbirds made a miracle comeback in the closing moments of the game and the winning points were always scored by Little Ralphie Valladeras. Al Costa But I wasn't watching roller derby. Almost all the games were carried on television. Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party, Fill a Christmas Hamper with Holiday Cakes, Over 1000 Rare Postcards Including Santas, Art Nouveau, Copyright 1996-2016, Victoriana Magazine. in L.A. during the 50s (REDD SMARTT, ROGER SCHROEDER, HELEN LISKA, TERRI LYNCH, TONI TAGG, SHIRLEY HARDMAN . The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Griffiths disbanded Roller Derbys IRDL and his own NRL and formed the International Skating Conference (ISC). Learning about fashion through period photographs. Sunday night T-Bird games were one of the highest rated TV programs in the Los Angeles market for many years. Games were televised nationally by the sports giant network and packed arena tours followed. When she leaned over the cake to blow out the candles, Shirley Hardman came rolling out of nowhere and shoved her right into that huge cake. ( Athlete. on Grandpa's small B&W TV, as he hosted the wrestling (Lane, not Grandpa).As a teenager I was briefly fascinated by roller derby, and like JS, only the women. Bob Hein - Hall of Fame 2010 Between 1965 and 1973, Hardman skated for the New York Bombers, Texas Outlaws, and Los Angeles T-Birds, helping the latter win the World Championship in 1971. The renowned T-Birds are the team that kept the sport of Roller Derby alive from the 1970s through the 90s. Adaline moved to Australia to skate for awhile. Unfortunately, the two leagues did not get along well and never hosted a grand championship that pitted the champions from each league against each other. Delores Roberson Fans, do not throw anything onto the rink. The T-Bird girls team had not skated (or trained) for years and was pieced together with older, out of shape veterans far removed from their prime. Billy Monte Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. So if you want some REAL memories, contact me. Judy Pocchiare Unfortunately, there were financial disagreements with ESPN and the two sides parted. Victorian style is found in fashions and weddings, dcor and houses, holidays and parties, literature and music from the Victorian era. Kim Becker [9] She was a member of the New Zealand trio, with Lesley Rowe and Dorothea Parker, that won the silver medal in the 440 yards relay with a time of 48.7 seconds. William Ellison How about "Skinny Minnie" Miller. Sometimes Shirley goes by various nicknames including Shirley A Hardman. The men didn't do a thing for me - they were actually playing to win. Tribute courtesy of Phil Berrier, Roller Derby Forum. Annabelle "Slugger" Kealy - Hall of Fame 2004 Or Earlene Brown too. Georgeanna Kemp My favorites were Judy Lynch, Honey Sanchez, Ann Calvello and 747 Erlene Brown. Not long afterward, Bill Griffiths shut down operations again. This was frustrating and unacceptable to many of Jerry Seltzers former Roller Derby skaters and many observers believe this may have been the cause of the demise of Roller Games in 1975. '72 Roller Derby PROGRAM - Los Angeles T-BIRDS. Dick Lane was in motion pics, as the Boston Blackie, prior to doing Roller Derby and Wrestling. Clipped from. While this may not have been the glory years of the T-Birds, it was enough to inspire legions of new fans who are now turning into new skaters. Learn more about merges. . With the determined hard work of many skaters, especially John Hall and Ralph Valladares, the T-Birds fielded a team in 1975 and began rebuilding. All of the Jackson brothers were Roller Games All-Stars at one time or another during their careers. Other Roller Derby stars that did short stints in a T-Bird uniform include Charlie OConnell (the Bay Bombers all-time mens skater), Joanie Weston (the Bay Bombers all-time female skater), Ann Calvelo (legend), Ronnie Robinson (son of boxer Sugar Ray Robinson), among others. Eye-Catching Tubs for a Vintage Bath (Slideshow). Elaine Everson (July 16, 2017) Who knew who won. Cathie Traylor Share this memorial using social media sites or email. She would use it frequently. Tonight, I viewed some classics on YouTube and it brought back childhood memories. A system error has occurred. Butch McCrae Jackie Garello Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. What I remember was the excitement and soundsthe excitement of watching the live action on the bank track which to a small kid was really high off the ground. The Thunderbirds were actually part of an offshoot group called "Roller Games," which was a rowdier version of Roller Derby. The skating on both mens and womens teams was fierce and fans were treated to Roller Games at its best. Failed to delete memorial. It is nice to read about real fans and to hear some of the great stories, very fascinating. Bernie was an active skater as late as 2007! Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Roller Derby Girls. This idea did not please my parents. Leo Reherman (2016) Tiffany treasures are on view in a fully restored Gilded Age mansion. Jack "Toddy" Geffinger (2016) - Hall of Fame 2005 Her death at 34 was the result of an accidental drowning. 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