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Title: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: Gino30 on October 25, 2008, 08:59:03 PM
I think this pic says it all

Flex and Dexter at the Olympia in comparison


Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: webcake on October 25, 2008, 09:00:07 PM
Sad situation for Orville.
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: Gino30 on October 25, 2008, 09:08:22 PM
What do you think Webcke.....could he have taken the big one?
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: Relentless on October 25, 2008, 09:09:59 PM
Orville was a beast to be sure, but he was a hodgepodge of bodyparts that didnt flow well at all.  He realized his potential with his 6th place finish at the 2001 Olympia.

I hope he's doing well these days; it's a shame what happened to him.
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: webcake on October 25, 2008, 09:11:50 PM
What do you think Webcke.....could he have taken the big one?

I dunno about winning the title, but maybe top 3.

It would have been interesting to see how he would have gone if this whole "situation" never occured...
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: Van_Bilderass on October 25, 2008, 09:11:54 PM
Real ugly physique IMO.

Look at those Synthol calves in that pic.
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: Earl1972 on October 25, 2008, 09:12:39 PM
he was in his late 30's, he wasn't going to get much better

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Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: Joel_A on October 25, 2008, 09:12:57 PM
from the back he was great, but he looked about 9 years pregnant.
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: webcake on October 25, 2008, 09:17:27 PM
Proof that high lats look good...

(http://www.muscleandfitness.com/images/maf/58/378.jpg)

(http://www.professionalmuscle.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12440&stc=1&d=1179263299)

(http://eastcoastmuscle.com/results/2001noc/images/01burke57-023.jpg)
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: koolie1 on October 25, 2008, 09:19:35 PM
He was ALL lats, not much else - next thread please.
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: Gino30 on October 25, 2008, 09:31:43 PM
he was in his late 30's, he wasn't going to get much better

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didnt know he was that age...

good point....his best lines and flow was behind him for sure....

VB,

synthol calves huh?
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: Jizzacked on October 25, 2008, 10:25:07 PM
after his surgery incident and brush with death I remember them mentioning in the article that he had dealt with an enlarged heart and uncontrolled high blood pressure for a long time... in the long run it may have been a blessing in disguise, he probably bought himself a new lease on life by changing his lifestyle when he did... he would probably be retired one way or another by now regardless and no better off financially or health-wise.
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: MattT on October 25, 2008, 10:48:10 PM
He had a great physique but his posing was not up to par :-\  kinda like paul dillett  crazy genetics just didnt know how to display it



Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: Jeffro on October 25, 2008, 10:51:58 PM
He had a great physique but his posing was not up to par :-\  kinda like paul dillett  crazy genetics just didnt know how to display it


Damn, he almost fell over there a few times. :-\

Big as a fucking house though.
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: BayGBM on October 26, 2008, 07:22:58 AM
Proof that high lats look good...

(http://www.muscleandfitness.com/images/maf/58/378.jpg)

(http://www.professionalmuscle.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12440&stc=1&d=1179263299)

(http://eastcoastmuscle.com/results/2001noc/images/01burke57-023.jpg)

What mound of ebony muscle!  :D
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: tolliscd on October 26, 2008, 08:12:49 AM
whats the latest situation with Orville? Is he back home , still in hospital. what exactly happened
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: LurkerNoMore on October 26, 2008, 10:07:05 AM
He had a great physique but his posing was not up to par :-\  kinda like paul dillett  crazy genetics just didnt know how to display it





glutes and hams are smooth as butter in that video
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: Jizzacked on October 26, 2008, 10:55:10 AM
whats the latest situation with Orville? Is he back home , still in hospital. what exactly happened

this happened a few years ago...

he basically injured I believe one of his triceps, surgery was the only option to fix it but he was advised against general anesthesia given his poor health, he went ahead with it anyways and slipped into a coma for a while and that was pretty much the end of his career.

I can't remember if it was on this board, but someone saw him fairly recently and said he has shrunk down to nothing.. I would be curious to see a pic but that probably won't happen, as I understood it he basically walked away from the whole scene and doesn't go to expos, shows etc.

perhaps someone else has more information...
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: BayGBM on October 26, 2008, 12:33:25 PM
Yikes!  :o
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: m8 on October 26, 2008, 12:42:13 PM
One of the widest pros ever with Markus Ruhl, Paul Dillet, etc.
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: affeman on October 27, 2008, 05:35:56 AM
Looks like total crap. Nothing matches together...
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: njflex on October 27, 2008, 06:22:16 AM
orville was a beast,coleman and him would have been good head to head for while,he's like a stubbs with legs,thickish skin hurt his overall look.
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: Victor VonDoom on October 27, 2008, 08:08:49 AM
Awesome bodybuilder but a poster child for overdosing on supplements.  Seriously, does anything about this photo suggest good health and well being?  Bah!

As another twisted fan of modern bodybuilding Doom approves.

As a sane human being Doom disapproves.
Title: Re: Orville Burke - what could have been
Post by: QuakerOats on October 27, 2008, 08:27:05 AM
He was ALL lats, not much else - next thread please.
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