Charlie O'Connell

Charlie O'Connell (May 7, 1935 – February 9, 2015) was a roller derby skater, considered the premier male star of his sport. He was inducted into the Roller Derby Hall of Fame in 1967, after his first retirement.

A native New Yorker, at and , he was one of the larger and speedier players, considered a "prototype pivotman". He made an immediate impact in his 1953 debut season with the New York Chiefs and was named rookie of the year. He estimated he had played "well over 3000 games" during his career. He died aged 79 on February 9, 2015.