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World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« on: December 05, 2011, 12:41:25 PM »
Fucking OUCH!  :o :'(

Franco claims it was only dislocated (???)  His lower left leg practically came off.  Watch it in 720p full screen.

Starts at 12:00

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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2011, 12:42:24 PM »
Please post the vid, although I saw it before.....ouch!
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2011, 12:43:43 PM »
 :'(
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2011, 01:04:53 PM »
He made something like a 1.2 million in the lawsuit that followed. That suit was also a big reason most of the WSM contests being held outside the U.S.. It was also a reason Bob Zuver of Zuver's Gym left the scene. Franco sued a ton of people after that event.
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2011, 01:08:13 PM »
Quote from: BB on December 05, 2011, 01:04:53 PM
He made something like a 1.2 million in the lawsuit that followed. That suit was also a big reason most of the WSM contests being held outside the U.S.. It was also a reason Bob Zuver of Zuver's Gym left the scene. Franco sued a ton of people after that event.
Really? I always considered Franco an asshole......well I would have done the same I guess.. 8)
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2011, 01:13:38 PM »
Yeah, he claimed the equipment wasn't tested beforehand or something like that.
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2011, 01:14:35 PM »
Franco's a loser. He only won 2 O's because he was Arnolds friend... >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2011, 01:17:40 PM »
The competition was pretty lousy in the early days of World's Strongest Man...
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2011, 02:27:06 PM »
funny comments, ;D no pain just discomfort
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2011, 07:04:35 PM »
He was a tough ass BB.
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2011, 07:11:30 PM »
Quote from: jude2 on December 05, 2011, 07:04:35 PM
He was a tough ass BB.


Yea, Franco ain't even broke a tear.  Cool as a cucumber like it isn't shit.
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2011, 07:21:07 PM »
Arrogant asshole.

" the doctor says it's broken, but i'm a chiropractor, so i know this isn't the case"  ::)

Idiot had compound fractures of both bones in his lower leg  ;)
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2011, 07:32:03 PM »
Quote from: #1 Klaus fan on December 05, 2011, 01:17:40 PM
The competition was pretty lousy in the early days of World's Strongest Man...

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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2011, 09:56:03 PM »
I thought franco was mr.O only 1 year and he didnt look that great even though I am a big fan of his. he looked his best around that injury year 76-79 he looked pretty crazy had huge lats and knew how to show them off correctly no spacing. Franco PD for Pd was one of the strongest BB ever. he could handle some serious weight. I have seen him banching 455 with no spotter. I think his best bench press was 550 but this was raw no bench suit just a little chalk. for 180 pds benching 550 is crazy. He used alot less gear than todays pros as well just your average Test ,deca, dbol ,halo cycles. no HGh or slin
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #14 on: December 05, 2011, 09:58:16 PM »
Quote from: dutchguy on December 05, 2011, 01:14:35 PM
Franco's a loser. He only won 2 O's because he was Arnolds friend... >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

1981 yes, 1976 i haven't seen the comp but he was almost the winner in 1975 so i can't see the problem there
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #15 on: December 05, 2011, 10:21:04 PM »
Should have stayed a cripple. That would teach him a lesson.
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #16 on: December 05, 2011, 11:20:51 PM »
so he sued, when he just wasn't suited for strongman competition, being such a short stubby bowlegged midget that he was/is
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #17 on: December 06, 2011, 12:35:03 AM »
on what grounds did he sue?

because they let him compete with the sceletal structure of a teenage girl?  ???
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #18 on: December 06, 2011, 02:48:42 AM »
Quote from: Meso_z on December 05, 2011, 10:21:04 PM
Should have stayed a cripple. That would teach him a lesson.
hahahaha   ;D
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #19 on: December 06, 2011, 02:51:25 AM »
Quote from: Rami on December 05, 2011, 11:20:51 PM
so he sued, when he just wasn't suited for strongman competition, being such a short stubby bowlegged midget that he was/is

I doubt you have a 1/3rd of francos strength. the guy was crazy strong! and he could box too. he trained sylvester stallone for the first rocky movie. Franco is a cocky guy but you cannot deny he was one strong son of a bitch. hell If I had his strength I would be cockier than I already am! I wish I could bench 550lbs or even 455lbs raw for reps.
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #20 on: December 06, 2011, 07:00:07 AM »
why do all fo you hate franc and lou so much? they could actually perform in other things besides bodybuilding. so much better than todays crop/crap
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #21 on: December 06, 2011, 12:56:27 PM »
Quote from: Rami on December 05, 2011, 11:20:51 PM
so he sued, when he just wasn't suited for strongman competition, being such a short stubby bowlegged midget that he was/is

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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #22 on: December 06, 2011, 01:42:40 PM »
Quote from: papercut on December 06, 2011, 07:00:07 AM
why do all fo you hate franc and lou so much? they could actually perform in other things besides bodybuilding. so much better than todays crop/crap

People hate him because hes cocky, and really stubborn too so its kind of merited I guess. He looked his best in P.I. but Arnold was competing so he lost the O that year. Fucking strong like an ant, probably one of the strongest BBs to ever live, top 5. Twice as strong as the current Mr O
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #23 on: December 08, 2011, 06:05:54 AM »
Should have wrapped his knees tighter.

It was just a little strain. Should be good to go by the night show.
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Re: World's Strongest Man 1977 - Franco's leg practically comes off
« Reply #24 on: December 08, 2011, 07:09:01 AM »
that might have a hurt a tad ;D
It reminds me of the break Sid Vicious suffered in the ring where his ankle just snapped after jumping from a rope
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