Author Topic: Happy Birthday Dan Padilla (Read 3248 times)

Ed Corney · « **on:** April 02, 2008, 06:27:05 PM »

My good friend, old training partner and former roommate, Dan Padilla will celebrate his 57th birthday tomorrow, April 3rd.

You can reach him through his web site at: http://www.danpadilla.com

Ed

Moosejay · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2008, 06:28:33 PM »

Wow...he still looks great!

dr.chimps · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2008, 06:34:00 PM »

The Giant Killer.

Moosejay · « **Reply #3 on:** April 02, 2008, 06:35:53 PM »

Did he not have heart surgery?

jude2 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2008, 06:48:54 PM »

That dosen't look like a recent pic.

Max_Rep · « **Reply #5 on:** April 02, 2008, 09:07:22 PM »

Quote from: jude2 on April 02, 2008, 06:48:54 PM

That dosen't look like a recent pic.

It's about two or three years old. Danny still has a baby face.

PANDAEMONIUM · « **Reply #6 on:** April 02, 2008, 09:28:02 PM »

why did lee preeeast dye his hair black

jude2 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 03, 2008, 07:42:55 PM »

So if he is 55 in that pic he looks great!

GoneAway · « **Reply #8 on:** April 04, 2008, 03:53:28 AM »

Quote from: Moosejay on April 02, 2008, 06:28:33 PM

Wow...he still looks great!

no kidding

RZA · « **Reply #9 on:** April 04, 2008, 04:04:06 AM »

Underrated. Should have won in 81. Franco was not even close, it was so ridiculous. They should have replaced the judges and put a pannel of blind guys with guide dogs, it would have been less of an embarassment.

Moosejay · « **Reply #10 on:** April 04, 2008, 05:01:33 AM »

81 was the worst decision ever. Platz, Callender, Padilla, and I will even say Dickerson (although I can't see him ever winning either) all should have placed ahead of Franco. He was the only legless Mr. O...and with horrid Gyno to boot. Its very hard to find pics from that show and I think video is non-existant.

PORKY · « **Reply #11 on:** April 04, 2008, 05:18:06 AM »

Is this the pic? The year where Franco won the Olympia in 81'?
I remember he had a bad gyno and smallish legs due to a broken leg from the previous year when he took part in some strongman comp,carrying a 500lb fridge while running.

Moosejay · « **Reply #12 on:** April 04, 2008, 05:25:57 AM »

Quote from: PORKY on April 04, 2008, 05:18:06 AM

Is this the pic? The year where Franco won the Olympia in 81'?
I remember he had a bad gyno and smallish legs due to a broken leg from the previous year when he took part in some strongman comp,carrying a 500lb fridge while running.

Yes. Thanks...that is it. The injury was stained while carrying and running with a fridge strapped to his back during the 'World's Strongest Man' competition. I have read that he won a 1 million dollar suit as a result of his injuries.

michael arvilla · « **Reply #13 on:** April 04, 2008, 05:31:32 AM »

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trev · « **Reply #14 on:** April 04, 2008, 05:40:32 AM »

Respect Dan - Happy Birthday.

njflex · « **Reply #15 on:** April 04, 2008, 05:54:34 AM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on April 04, 2008, 05:31:32 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MIKE are u a vampire your in every decade pic over last 40 yrs with a bber.

michael arvilla · « **Reply #16 on:** April 04, 2008, 06:00:46 AM »

Quote from: njflex on April 04, 2008, 05:54:34 AM

MIKE are u a vampire your in every decade pic over last 40 yrs with a bber.

hahahahhah!.................. i know huh?

i never really thougt about it...................... .....IM OLD!

wes · « **Reply #17 on:** April 04, 2008, 06:58:40 AM »

Quote from: Moosejay on April 04, 2008, 05:25:57 AM

Yes. Thanks...that is it. The injury was stained while carrying and running with a fridge strapped to his back during the 'World's Strongest Man' competition. I have read that he won a 1 million dollar suit as a result of his injuries.

Tons of pics and an article or two from the 1981 Mr. "O"!
http://timwescott.proboards18.com/index.cgi?board=oldies&action=display&thread=1148746450

RZA · « **Reply #18 on:** April 04, 2008, 07:13:07 AM »

Great link, thanks. Callender looked great also. Him, Platz or Padilla. This just confirms Franco looked like shit. His legs are a disgrace, the worst thing since...well, the '80 Olympia and Arnold's own chicken legs.

michael arvilla · « **Reply #19 on:** April 04, 2008, 07:18:57 AM »

The "Giant Killer" in action (to the right of Dorian)

it was 89 or 90 Night Of the Champions (Momo Benazzia won)

_bruce_ · « **Reply #20 on:** April 04, 2008, 07:29:23 AM »

Looking great + good luck

sinbad · « **Reply #21 on:** April 04, 2008, 08:22:45 AM »

I assume this guy didn't do better because he is tiny, but he seems to have an awsome structure, look at his lines compared to Franco, not even close. I think he may be one of the most underrated over looked guys out there.

knny187 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 04, 2008, 09:07:47 AM »

81 for sure

crownshep · « **Reply #23 on:** April 04, 2008, 10:42:51 AM »

Great arrangement of the 81 Olympia pics Tim,here`s two of my favourites.My pick for first and second.

crownshep · « **Reply #24 on:** April 04, 2008, 10:50:22 AM »

Check Dannys calves,second from right,1990 NOC.