Hard hits. Bold nicknames. Boston Roller Derby athletes celebrate inclusive and competitive league Boston Roller Derby league played its 20th season this year. Its players reflected on how the game literally pulls its players together — through both physical contact and community-building.

As the league turned 20 this year, local skaters like Coburn reflected on how the sport has evolved and come to attract the kind of inclusive culture Boston Roller Derby — and other derby leagues — pride themselves on. #bostonrollerderby #derbynews