Most San Franciscans are heavily invested in local sports; in fact, several could probably rattle off Pablo Sandoval’s batting average or how many turnovers Alex Smith averages per game. Far fewer, however, are familiar with at least one local sports team, despite the fact that they are 43 years old.
The San Francisco Bay Bombers roller derby team, founded in 1968, is part competitive athletics, part entertainment.
The Bay Bombers took on the New York Chiefs on Saturday at Kezar Pavilion, attracting fans of all ages, including plenty of first-time spectators.
Although the roller derby teams are co-ed, men and women compete separately. Athletes play a total of eight quarters, with four played entirely by women and four played entirely by men. At the end of the game, the points by the women and men are totaled to choose the winning team.
On this particular night, the Bay Bombers defeated the visiting Chiefs by a final score of 58-53.
Jim Fitzpatrick • Sep 6, 2011 at 11:06 am
Great photos Erik!
Elvie Fitz • Sep 3, 2011 at 9:48 pm
We always have a wonderful time attend the Bombers games. Can’t wait to see them at the Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa this coming weekend!
Laura Munsiac • Sep 2, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Go bombers! We love the team and their coach, Jimmy Fitz!
John Cassidy • Sep 1, 2011 at 10:51 pm
My kids and I attend the game and had a blast. My son is 8 years old and that’s around the age I was when my dad took me to see the Bombers for the first time. We can hardly wait for them to return to good old Kezar!