The Return Of The Bombers!

May 27th of 1972 was the biggest day in Bay Area Roller Derby.  It was the return of the San Francisco Bay Bombers.  Many fans including myself were happy to see this!

 

The Chronicle, Examiner and Oakland Tribune had some type of news article throughout the week (around May 23-24.).  Prior to the Bay Bombers returning, the Bay Area Chiefs were skating in the Bay Area going back to April 29th.  The team skated two series against the Red Devils and the Pioneers.

 

What was interesting was the fan reaction in each series.  In the Red Devils series, it was definitely pro-Chiefs.  In the Pioneers series, it was definitely a mixed bag.  The game I witnessed on May 21st at Kezar Pavilion was the most bizarre ever.  It sounded as though more people were rooting for the Pioneers.  Between this, and a schedule that had the Bombers skating in Northern California in early May, the handwriting was on the wall for both the Chiefs and Bombers.

 

You could say on May 27, 1972, the Bay Area fans were happy to see the Orange and Brown back where they should have been in the first place.  This was in spite of this fan running in a marathon the day before and feeling very sore and stiff.