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Image of Rat City Rollergirls All-Stars team jersey, worn by “Dirty Little Secret,” ca. 2005-2010

Rat City Rollergirls All-Stars team jersey, worn by “Dirty Little Secret,” ca. 2005-2010

Seattle's women's flat track roller derby league, Rat City Roller Derby, got its start in April 2004 as Rat City Rollergirls and quickly built a large local following. Rat City is a founding member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) and has achieved success on the WFTDA stage. The All-Stars team is comprised of the league’s best players…
ID Number:2014.36.9
Date:Circa 2005-2010
Image of 1970s roller skates worn by a Rat City Rollergirls player on the Derby Liberation Front team, 2004

1970s roller skates worn by a Rat City Rollergirls player on the Derby Liberation Front team, 2004

These skates were worn by Sandra Darling-Roberts under the name "Mommacherry" when she played for the Derby Liberation Front team of the Rat City Rollergirls, Seattle's all-female roller derby league.
ID Number:2014.36.11
Date:Circa 1970
Image of Ankle cast that belonged to a Rat City Rollergirl skater on the Throttle Rocket team, 2009

Ankle cast that belonged to a Rat City Rollergirl skater on the Throttle Rocket team, 2009

This cast belonged to Kailey Gabrian-Voorhees. She skated under the name Astro Glide when she played for the Throttle Rocket team of the Rat City Rollergirls roller derby league based in the White Center neighborhood of Seattle. Kailey states: "This is the cast from breaking my left ankle playing RCRG's season 6 championship bout. I played as 'Astro Glide' (team…
ID Number:2014.36.13
Date:2009
Image of Jones Soda bottle, Blue Bubble Gum Soda, featuring the Rat City Rollergirls, 2006

Jones Soda bottle, Blue Bubble Gum Soda, featuring the Rat City Rollergirls, 2006

This bottle came from Valerie Morris, who skated under the name Valtron 3000 when she played for the Throttle Rockets team of the Rat City Rollergirls roller derby league based in the White Center neighborhood of Seattle.
ID Number:2014.36.16
Date:2006
Image of Jones Soda bottle, Green Apple Soda, featuring the Rat City Rollergirls Derby Liberation Front (DLF), 2005

Jones Soda bottle, Green Apple Soda, featuring the Rat City Rollergirls Derby Liberation Front (DLF), 2005

This Jones Soda bottle celebrates the Rat City Rollergirls 2005 Champions, the Derby Liberation Front (DLF). The Rat City Rollergirls is a Seattle area women's flat track roller derby league that includes the Rain of Terror team, the Sockit Wenches, and others. A founding member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), the Rat City Rollergirls' cleverly-named teams have…
ID Number:2014.36.RefJonesSoda
Date:2005
Image of Collection of programs and pamphlets for the Rat City Rollergirls, 2005-2008

Collection of programs and pamphlets for the Rat City Rollergirls, 2005-2008

The Rat City Rollergirls is a Seattle area women's flat track roller derby league that includes the Rain of Terror team, the Sockit Wenches, and others. A founding member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), the Rat City Rollergirls' cleverly-named teams have been competing since 2004.
ID Number:2014.36.RefPrograms
Date:2005-2008
Image of Seattle Reign FC soccer jersey autographed by players, 2013

Seattle Reign FC soccer jersey autographed by players, 2013

This signed jersey is from the inaugural season of the Seattle Reign FC, a professional women's soccer team based in the Seattle area. The team was established in 2012, as one of eight inaugural members of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The roster for the 2013 season included goalkeeper Hope Solo, captain Keelin Winters, and top scorers Megan Rapinoe…
ID Number:2014.53.1
Date:2013
Image of Seattle Reign Football Club (FC) women's soccer team scarf, ca. 2012

Seattle Reign Football Club (FC) women's soccer team scarf, ca. 2012

The Seattle Reign was established in 2012, as one of eight inaugural members of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
ID Number:2014.53.2
Date:Circa 2012
Image of Pin,

Pin, "1989 Northwest Gay/Lesbian Sports Festival Athlete"

The Sports Festival is held every year except when the Gay Games convenes every four years.
ID Number:2014.56.4
Date:1989
Image of Official ribbon armband for the Silver Skis Open on Mount Rainier, 1947

Official ribbon armband for the Silver Skis Open on Mount Rainier, 1947

The Silver Skis is one of the classic races in Northwest ski history that started in 1934. It was an epic downhill race from Camp Muir at 10,000 feet on the side of Mount Rainier, down to Paradise at 5,400 feet. There was a mass start and the first one to the finish line was the winner. The races were…
ID Number:2014.60.2
Date:1947
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