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Title: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: tommywishbone on February 06, 2015, 07:29:32 PM
From the mid 1980's through the early 2000's many famous athletes would train at Golds Venice or perhaps simply stop by to check out The Mecca of Bodybuilding. In 1996 we had a memorable day at Golds Venice-

-Ed Connors walked in the gym with a older gentlemen, early 60's, big man, clearly an athlete. Ed calls me over and says, "Hi Tom, this is Jerry Krammer, he's here to see Gold's Gym Venice."  "oh my god, it's Jerry Krammer." I thought.

I walked over and gave him a hand shake and said, "Oh my god, you sir are a super hero and it is a honour to meet you."  He smiled a big smile and just said "thank you."  I asked, "Mr Krammer what was the play call when you threw that block?"  He smiled again, paused and said "34 Red Right." I smiled and said, "and the snap count?"  He smiled a huge smile and said, " oh I remember, On three, with vigor."  

I just stood there smiling. True story.
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: polychronopolous on February 06, 2015, 07:32:50 PM
Guy was a damn animal.
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: oldtimer1 on February 06, 2015, 08:08:23 PM
His book was the first real book I ever owned. I can't remember the title. I think I have seen every single super bowl. The Green Bay Packers from back in those days will always be legendary. Back then in the off season the players had to have a real job like selling cars to make ends meet.
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: ritch on February 06, 2015, 08:12:40 PM
His book was the first real book I ever owned. I can't remember the title. I think I have seen every single super bowl. The Green Bay Packers from back in those days will always be legendary. Back then in the off season the players had to have a real job like selling cars to make ends meet.

Kind of like CFL players have to do here. In 2015!
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: Radical Plato on February 06, 2015, 08:14:47 PM
Gay Thread reported.
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: YoungBlood on February 07, 2015, 06:47:42 AM
Did he elaborate as to why he held his hands up as he fell in the end zone too?
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: Never1AShow on February 07, 2015, 07:14:49 AM
I am something of a pro football ignoramus, but I recall walking into Gold's in the late 80s and within the first week seeing OJ Simpson on the lying hamstring machine in the main room right in front of the water fountain.  I distinctly recall thinking, Goddamn that's OJ.  Then, Goddamn OJ has a large noggin.

Other highlights from week one, Hulk Hogan worked in on the dip bar, Keanu Reeves wandering around looking like a homeless beach bum, Carl Weathers being Apollo Creed and falling in love with the mirror by the big roll down gate area at the back of that front room.
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: Darren Avey on February 07, 2015, 08:23:07 AM
I saw Harvey from So Solid Crew in Maximums gym in Slough near London this week.
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: old-school-lifter on February 08, 2015, 04:20:56 PM
Tommy
can u confirm if the story is true about how some guy KO'd shawn ray when shawn accused him of stealing the bench shawn "was still using"?
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: tommywishbone on February 08, 2015, 07:53:02 PM
OSL, I can not confirm this tale.
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: The True Adonis on February 08, 2015, 07:54:56 PM
From the mid 1980's through the early 2000's many famous athletes would train at Golds Venice or perhaps simply stop by to check out The Mecca of Bodybuilding. In 1996 we had a memorable day at Golds Venice-

-Ed Connors walked in the gym with a older gentlemen, early 60's, big man, clearly an athlete. Ed calls me over and says, "Hi Tom, this is Jerry Krammer, he's here to see Gold's Gym Venice."  "oh my god, it's Jerry Krammer." I thought.

I walked over and gave him a hand shake and said, "Oh my god, you sir are a super hero and it is a honour to meet you."  He smiled a big smile and just said "thank you."  I asked, "Mr Krammer what was the play call when you threw that block?"  He smiled again, paused and said "34 Red Right." I smiled and said, "and the snap count?"  He smiled a huge smile and said, " oh I remember, On three, with vigor."  

I just stood there smiling. True story.
No idea who that is nor do I care.
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: tommywishbone on February 08, 2015, 08:40:31 PM
Ah yes, our counterfeit confederate has chosen to voice his pompous, narcissistic opinion. Delightful.

Apologies for not having any tales of Sir Walter Raleigh or George Washington Carver visiting Gold's Venice.

Perhaps when you finish planting your spring crop of Carolina sweet peas, you could regale us with adventures of pissing in the same pot as Andrew Jackson or perhaps wiping your ass with leaves off a tobacco plant that was transported to America on the Mayflower.
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: The True Adonis on February 08, 2015, 08:45:34 PM
Ah yes, our counterfeit confederate has chosen to voice his pompous, narcissistic opinion. Delightful.

Apologies for not having any tales of Sir Walter Raleigh or George Washington Carver visiting Gold's Venice.

Perhaps when you finish planting your spring crop of Carolina sweet peas, you could regale us with adventures of pissing in the same pot as Andrew Jackson or perhaps wiping your ass with leaves off a tobacco plant that was transported to America on the Mayflower.
Oh wishbone, I just don`t see the need to fawn over another male human being.  Female perhaps, but male, come on.  What sort of faggotry is this?
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: tommywishbone on February 08, 2015, 08:58:29 PM
 :) Alright my friend. We'll smoke the peace pipe. I present this girl...
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: Ronnie Rep on February 09, 2015, 04:49:31 AM
From the mid 1980's through the early 2000's many famous athletes would train at Golds Venice or perhaps simply stop by to check out The Mecca of Bodybuilding. In 1996 we had a memorable day at Golds Venice-

-Ed Connors walked in the gym with a older gentlemen, early 60's, big man, clearly an athlete. Ed calls me over and says, "Hi Tom, this is Jerry Krammer, he's here to see Gold's Gym Venice."  "oh my god, it's Jerry Krammer." I thought.

I walked over and gave him a hand shake and said, "Oh my god, you sir are a super hero and it is a honour to meet you."  He smiled a big smile and just said "thank you."  I asked, "Mr Krammer what was the play call when you threw that block?"  He smiled again, paused and said "34 Red Right." I smiled and said, "and the snap count?"  He smiled a huge smile and said, " oh I remember, On three, with vigor."  

I just stood there smiling. True story.
Football legend.
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: Bevo on February 09, 2015, 05:31:30 AM
Tommy
can u confirm if the story is true about how some guy KO'd shawn ray when shawn accused him of stealing the bench shawn "was still using"?

Haha sure it was Venice golds? Shawn usually worked out in OC where he lived, the powerhouse in Fullerton before milos bought it?? He prob got KO'd over there haha
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: Smokincrazy on February 09, 2015, 03:23:05 PM
Tommy wishbone is one of the best posters ever on Getbig. True Adonis is liberal pussy that played with dolls growing up and was the kid that never played tackle football but opted for badminton and arts/crafts
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on February 09, 2015, 04:31:49 PM
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: Howard on February 09, 2015, 05:26:08 PM


Now we know what would happen if Shizzo ever meets ARNOLD. ;D
Title: Re: A 1995 Golds Gym Venice tale
Post by: Schmoff on February 09, 2015, 05:28:09 PM
It's a bit fucky if you ask me.