Sep 30, 1920 – Aug 9, 2019 (Age 98)
Gerry MurrayDes Moines - Gerry Murray, the legendary star of Roller Derby, died August 9, 2019. She was born in Des Moines September 30, 1920 to Leila Zika Murray and Raymond Murray. She lived with her grandmother Grace Jones. Gerry graduated from North High School where she ran track and played...
Read MoreAs a kid, I was such a roller derby fan. My mom and dad took me to Many of the sessions One time when I was about seven, in the late 40´s, my mom and dad bought me a Gerry Murray stuffed doll. after the match, We got her to sign the doll. I don´t know what happened to the doll throughout the years but I remember Gerry Murray!
Joyce
October 06, 2024 | Other
"Bobby Johnstone (left) of the Philadelphia Panthers comes out second best in body checking exchange with Gerry Murray, head girl of the New York Chiefs during National Roller Derby League play." (May 1, 1951)
Gerry Murray: a true sports pioneer!
Rush Glick
November 02, 2023 | Bettendorf, IA
Gerry Murray I fell in love with her at 14 yo who I then wanted to be roller derby skater. She will be truly missed and loved. RIP
Edward Blackwood
August 14, 2020 | New York, NY | Acquaintance
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..My heartfelt condolences to the family's..My heartfelt condolences to the family's...
May 20, 2020
I was blessed to have known Gerry.She was RollerDerby.I attended all the games @the 14th st Armory.I wrote to Gerry every month until the last year.I still have several of her scarfs.Mike sorry for your loss.
Frank Florio
October 13, 2019 | Lyndhurst, NJ
To the family and friends of Mrs. Murray I would like to extend my condolences. Mrs. Murray lead such a interesting and fascinating life. As ps 90:10 brings out if you are 70 or 80 you are especially strong.
Shan Harris
September 19, 2019 | Covington, GA
Such a great loss for the community and close relatives. My prayers are with all of us who suffered a terrible loss. May God help to cope with our loss
September 02, 2019
Our condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to the family. May the God of tender mercies and all comfort be with you all during this most difficult time.
August 25, 2019
Alishia
August 24, 2019 | SC