Ann Calvello

Ann Theresa Calvello (August 1, 1929 – March 14, 2006) was an American athlete and notable personality in the sport of roller derby.

She was nicknamed "Banana-Nose" by legendary skater, Buddy Atkinson, Sr.. She traveled the world skating in Europe, Guam, Philippines, Cuba, Australia and all over the United States.

She was a perennial Roller Derby All-Star and league MVP in 1963 skating with the Mexico City Cardenales.

In 2005, Calvello contributed many rare photos and clippings from her personal collection to the book Roller Derby Classics…and more!

In the episode, filmed in 2005, members of the TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls traveled to California in search of Cavello, their hero.