Saw her skate on TV with my Dad. He always said "What a WOMAN!" Thanks Frank for remembering.
Interesting- she was highlighted in a recent episode of "Rollergirls", the since-"hiatused" A&E show which apparently I was the only one watching (sorry, but rollergirls with their Robert Crumb-style thighs and school girl uniforms are hot! I always looked forward to some Punky Bruiser on my tv every monday, "Lou Diamond" notwithstanding...). The TXRD had named their championship trophy the "Calvello Cup" when they started it a few years ago, and the episode in question was taped maybe last August when they flew to SF to convince Ann to come be the guest of honor at their Championship game (she apparently did go). She looked fine then- still feisty and energetic, and all these punk-ish Austin girls were absolutely enthralled with her. She did smoke like a chimney, but given her energy 8 months ago it's kind of surprising to read she's passed away. Sounds like she was an inspiration to a lot of women who didn't have many kickin'-ass role models for a long time- and plenty of guys who didn't want a women to be demure and submissive.
And did anybody see that comma I misplaced? I see it. Liver cancer. Hits a little too close to home. Thanks, that was cool.
What a lady! I wish I'd known more about her when she was alive. I would have loved to have seen her skate.
I remember watching Ann Cavello every Sunday night on tv when she skated for the Bay Bombers. The Bombers and Cavello came to Salinas on several occasions to skate at the basebal diamond. We were always there with our bottle of blackberry brandy. Those were the days (I think) She and Charlie O'Connell brought us many memories.
Sorry to hear of her passing. I spent many saturday mornings with my dad watchin her and The Bombers.
When I first saw the title to this thread I thought it was about my wife or my ex-wife's lawyer. Phew! I remember watching her on TV in the 60's when I was a kid. My mom was addicted to watching roller derby. Sorry to see her pass.
hal, i was watching too. that was a great episode, and i'm glad the texas rollergirls and ann were able to meet and pay respects.
