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Title: Happy Birthday Dan Padilla
Post by: 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
Title: Re: Happy Birthday Dan Padilla
Post by: Moosejay on April 02, 2008, 06:28:33 PM: Wow...he still looks great!
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Post by: dr.chimps on April 02, 2008, 06:34:00 PM: The Giant Killer.
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Post by: Moosejay on April 02, 2008, 06:35:53 PM: Did he not have heart surgery?
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Post by: jude2 on April 02, 2008, 06:48:54 PM: That dosen't look like a recent pic.
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Post by: Max_Rep 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.
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Post by: PANDAEMONIUM on April 02, 2008, 09:28:02 PM: why did lee preeeast dye his hair black ???
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Post by: jude2 on April 03, 2008, 07:42:55 PM: So if he is 55 in that pic he looks great!
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Post by: GoneAway 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
Title: Re: Happy Birthday Dan Padilla
Post by: RZA 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.
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Post by: Moosejay 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.
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Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Happy Birthday Dan Padilla
Post by: Moosejay 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.
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Post by: michael arvilla on April 04, 2008, 05:31:32 AM: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Trev on April 04, 2008, 05:40:32 AM: Respect Dan - Happy Birthday.
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Post by: njflex 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.
Title: Re: Happy Birthday Dan Padilla
Post by: michael arvilla 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!
:(
Title: Re: Happy Birthday Dan Padilla
Post by: wes 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
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Post by: RZA 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.
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Post by: michael arvilla 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)
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Post by: _bruce_ on April 04, 2008, 07:29:23 AM: Looking great + good luck
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Post by: sinbad 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.
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Post by: knny187 on April 04, 2008, 09:07:47 AM: 81 for sure
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Post by: crownshep 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.
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Post by: crownshep on April 04, 2008, 10:50:22 AM: Check Dannys calves,second from right,1990 NOC.
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Post by: Max_Rep on April 04, 2008, 10:58:43 AM: Quote from: wes on April 04, 2008, 06:58:40 AM
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

That's great Tim.
Title: Re: Happy Birthday Dan Padilla
Post by: wes on April 04, 2008, 11:22:24 AM: Thanks Dave and David............my pleasure fella`s! :)
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Post by: joelbrandw on April 04, 2008, 03:46:28 PM: Yesterday, on Danny's birthday, photographer Ed Taylor sent him another previously unpublished photo that he shot at the 1981 Mr. Olympia contest.

It is, in my humble opinion, an insanely impressive most muscular pose.

You can see it about half way down the page at:

http://www.goldenagebodybuilding.com
Title: Re: Happy Birthday Dan Padilla
Post by: Camel Jockey on April 04, 2008, 05:39:15 PM: The best short bodybuilder ever. Should have won the 1981 Mr. Olympia.

Happy Birthday.
Title: Re: Happy Birthday Dan Padilla
Post by: Pollux on April 04, 2008, 05:42:10 PM: Quote from: Camel Jockey on April 04, 2008, 05:39:15 PM
The best short bodybuilder ever. Should have won the 1981 Mr. Olympia.

That's what I'm saying! >:(

But when the promoter happens to be your best friend, is it no surprise Franco won?