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Title: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: IceCold on August 20, 2015, 11:19:51 AM



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Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: WannaBePro on August 20, 2015, 11:22:34 AM

Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: IceCold on August 20, 2015, 11:23:40 AM
thanks for the vid - couldnt get the link to work...
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: WannaBePro on August 20, 2015, 11:24:25 AM
thanks for the vid - couldnt get the link to work...

Use the youtube tag and remove the S from HTTPS.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Europe on August 20, 2015, 11:26:04 AM
He looked good, was he cramping?? He barely hold a pose no more than 0.5 seconds, literally!!
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Wiggs on August 20, 2015, 11:26:33 AM
I've seen him in person many times before he retired.  He was huge as fuck.  He was 5'8 280-300 offseason, it ws quite the sight to see. I remember him having really small hands though.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Weedlejuice on August 20, 2015, 11:27:35 AM
fucking incredible.

does the grainy effect of the vhs tape lend an extra layer of illusion or was this guy just that dry?

that is a god damn pinnacle of achievement in terms of mass & condition.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: SOMEPARTS on August 20, 2015, 11:29:38 AM
All Advil and brown paper bags...
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Wiggs on August 20, 2015, 11:36:52 AM
That exact physique today is top 6 at the Mr. O.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Army of One on August 20, 2015, 11:39:48 AM
All Advil and brown paper bags...

Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Meaningless on August 20, 2015, 11:48:11 AM
Dialysis for 5 hours 3 times a week now. I wonder were his dosages much higher than other guys or was he just not cut out for AAS.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: njflex on August 20, 2015, 12:21:04 PM
the food/diuretics/lean/water filled body mass he attained /plus painkillers its amazing he's not dead,talk about smoking your organs for the 'best'build onstage for one night..
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: DanielPaul on August 20, 2015, 12:30:03 PM
That exact physique today is top 6 at the Mr. O.

would likely win it, he had a transplant right?
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: robcguns on August 20, 2015, 12:31:37 PM
Saw him many years ago in Florida,said he was 315 and he looked every bit of it.Looked about 5'9 with shoes on.Crazy freak looking bastard.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Taffin on August 20, 2015, 12:33:05 PM
Dialysis for 5 hours 3 times a week now. I wonder were his dosages much higher than other guys or was he just not cut out for AAS.

Seriously!?  Wow that's terrible for whatever reason ...  :( :(  (Q: Is the Advil thing a GetBig in-joke, or did he really claim it was ibuprofen that led to this?)
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: wes on August 20, 2015, 12:34:40 PM
Saw him in the 90`s in Fla. also..........looked like a cartoon character.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Alucard on August 20, 2015, 12:36:49 PM
How did he lost to Titus? He was by far the best on stage... Very complete, conditioned mass that Phildo could only dream of, or any other modern bodybuilder...
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: SuperTed on August 20, 2015, 12:43:28 PM
Damn. He looked insane. Rare to see a white BB maintaining an aesthetic look while being huge. Tom pulled it off!
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: falco on August 20, 2015, 12:43:49 PM
Always thought he was underratted. Had unique presentation skills, maybe due to his freakyness.
In this vid i find him better than the murder:

Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: TheShape. on August 20, 2015, 12:47:08 PM
Ripped to shreds, too bad his organs were too.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: SuperTed on August 20, 2015, 12:51:52 PM
Ripped to shreds, too bad his organs were too.

 :D ;D
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Rimstinger on August 20, 2015, 12:53:22 PM
Dialysis for 5 hours 3 times a week now. I wonder were his dosages much higher than other guys or was he just not cut out for AAS.

Didnt know he went on dialisys. Last I heard he would need a transplant later in life as kidney function was severely diminished but ok for now.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Dr Dutch on August 20, 2015, 12:54:16 PM
I forgot how sick he looked back then......and an extra 20 lbs if it was today ?   :-X
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: illuminati on August 20, 2015, 12:57:53 PM
Crazy how lots of the pro's thru the 90' early 00's looked so much better
Than the Pro's of the last few years.

Looked Better,  not necessarily Bigger.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: WalterWhite on August 20, 2015, 12:58:13 PM
I think he said 2001 night of champions was his best condition at 245. Seems to be doing fine and mentions working out a Venice Golds in July.

Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: HTexan on August 20, 2015, 12:58:39 PM
All Advil and brown paper bags...
Straight from the tap?
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Man of Steel on August 20, 2015, 01:23:46 PM
Tom was always one of my favorites back then.  Glad to see he's healthy and training again.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Taffin on August 20, 2015, 01:31:57 PM
Crazy how lots of the pro's thru the 90' early 00's looked so much better
Than the Pro's of the last few years.

Looked Better,  not necessarily Bigger.

That's so true - I've mentioned this quite a few times in other threads, but if like me you just totally switched off and literally didn't look at a single picture between 1995 and 2012/13 the difference is striking when you return.  In particular the chubby cheeks of some of todays highly conditioned competitors compared to the drawn 'faces of death' you'd often see at shows in the past.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: illuminati on August 20, 2015, 01:45:51 PM
That's so true - I've mentioned this quite a few times in other threads, but if like me you just totally switched off and literally didn't look at a single picture between 1995 and 2012/13 the difference is striking when you return.  In particular the chubby cheeks of some of todays highly conditioned competitors compared to the drawn 'faces of death' you'd often see at shows in the past.














True.
I do think it's partly due to the prolific use of insulin.
To a lesser extent not as readily available quality gear.
And partly down to the use of GH & other dieting drugs.

A lot don't know or want to diet & exercise like they did
Back then.

It has definitely changed in the quality of most physiques.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Bevo on August 20, 2015, 02:04:06 PM
I've seen him in person many times before he retired.  He was huge as fuck.  He was 5'8 280-300 offseason, it ws quite the sight to see. I remember him having really small hands though.

I saw him a lot in golds Venice, big bastard

Funny he had sausage gh fingers, like a catchers mitt
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: funk51 on August 20, 2015, 03:55:38 PM
time to up the dose and go fot it one more time... :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: HTexan on August 20, 2015, 04:36:28 PM
time to up the dose and go fot it one more time... :'( :'( :'( :'(
He can't organ damage.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: maxkane69 on August 20, 2015, 05:09:15 PM
(http://cdn.playbuzz.com/cdn/1b07e8cc-9952-4108-9275-0b21a37b21fe/8043a0a1-b1c9-432f-8a41-47e624649702.jpg)(http://www.bowlingballexchange.com//upload_files/2002081594212595845_fs.jpg)

Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Coffeed on August 20, 2015, 05:48:55 PM
Why didn't he bring a suit against Advil anyways? They did this to him.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Never1AShow on August 20, 2015, 07:05:42 PM
How does he pay his bills these days?
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Hulkotron on August 20, 2015, 07:10:07 PM
Never knew Titus was so short.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Nether Animal on August 20, 2015, 07:13:40 PM
How does he pay his bills these days?

Property management or something. Makes good money.

Never knew Titus was so short.

(http://i.imgur.com/FGVkNvS.jpg)
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: HTexan on August 20, 2015, 07:32:20 PM
Never knew Titus was so short.
Zing!
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Slik on August 20, 2015, 09:37:56 PM
How did he lost to Titus? He was by far the best on stage... Very complete, conditioned mass that Phildo could only dream of, or any other modern bodybuilder...
apparently Titus got reall good at burning people.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Master Blaster on August 20, 2015, 09:41:53 PM
apparently Titus got reall good at burning people.

ROTFL!!!!

Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Bevo on August 20, 2015, 10:26:43 PM
How does he pay his bills these days?

His wife was a real estate investor or something like that

They were always buying and selling properties, think they owned a lot of apartment complexes

Pretty sure he's set
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Never1AShow on August 21, 2015, 05:42:17 AM
His wife was a real estate investor or something like that

They were always buying and selling properties, think they owned a lot of apartment complexes

Pretty sure he's set

Well good for him.  Glad to see someone earning a living and not being exploited by the bodybuilding machine.  They should have unionized.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: gib on August 21, 2015, 05:52:20 AM
He looked absolutely amazing. Apparently at his peak on stage he was already in serious organ injury. Really bad luck. Maybe taking impure stuff? But he did truly peak and had one of the best physiques of his era for a period of time.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Ronnie Rep on August 21, 2015, 05:55:39 AM
Saw him in the 90`s in Fla. also..........looked like a cartoon character.
I saw him at the Southern States around 98 or 99. He was big but I was not that impressed. GH head and hands of peace.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: funk51 on August 21, 2015, 06:07:21 AM
He can't organ damage.
    i know i was just being facetious. ;D
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: funk51 on August 21, 2015, 06:08:32 AM
apparently Titus got reall good at burning people.
full story here.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Disco187 on August 21, 2015, 07:24:22 AM
prince owned titus in that show. Prince was know to move heavy heavy weights..............
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: falco on August 21, 2015, 07:31:22 AM
He looks great here, healthy. Neck freack of peace.

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=578472.0;attach=639920;image)
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Victor VonDoom on August 21, 2015, 09:03:49 AM
Impressive!  For 5 minutes!  Bah!
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: SF1900 on August 21, 2015, 09:11:39 AM
Crazy legs

(http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/gallery/data/577/medium/tom_prince_0008-1.jpg)
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: beakdoctor on August 21, 2015, 09:42:18 AM
Dude looked sick, no pun intended. Why did he place so poorly in the pro ranks?
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Wiggs on August 21, 2015, 09:44:20 AM
Ronnie, Flex, Levrone, Ray, Nasser, Yates, Dexter etc...
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: beakdoctor on August 21, 2015, 10:11:16 AM
Ronnie, Flex, Levrone, Ray, Nasser, Yates, Dexter etc...

Yeah, it was an ultra competetive era for sure... But to think he only competed a half dozen shows and barely broke the top ten and still wound up destroying his organs. Fuck.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Wiggs on August 21, 2015, 10:36:33 AM
Yeah, it was an ultra competetive era for sure... But to think he only competed a half dozen shows and barely broke the top ten and still wound up destroying his organs. Fuck.

Yeah I know.  That really sucks. 
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Nether Animal on August 21, 2015, 11:04:50 AM
Dude looked sick, no pun intended. Why did he place so poorly in the pro ranks?

Big dude but torso was IMO a mess during his career as a pro.
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Nether Animal on August 21, 2015, 11:08:32 AM
I remember him having really small hands though.

(http://www.joedeangelis.com/images/joetom.jpg)
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: forillagorilla on August 21, 2015, 04:26:55 PM
Wasn't juice that tore Tom up
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Never1AShow on August 21, 2015, 07:22:07 PM
Wasn't juice that tore Tom up

What was it?
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: The Scott on August 21, 2015, 08:16:40 PM
(http://www.bowlingballexchange.com//upload_files/2002081594212595845_fs.jpg)


Here's to his continuing down the Road to Dialysis.  Pathetic.  As for the other two retards in that photo, they're not immune to nature's payback. 
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: local hero on August 22, 2015, 08:16:06 AM
Ronnie, Flex, Levrone, Ray, Nasser, Yates, Dexter etc...


Lee preist, Charlie clairmonte, cormier,dillet, mike francios... You can even add the likes of fux, gunter,ruhl

All mentioned all would have or did place above him
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Royalty on August 22, 2015, 08:42:15 AM
2001?
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: Davidtheman100 on August 22, 2015, 01:36:42 PM
The whole era of the late 90's and early 2000's was extremely competitive and full of great, dedicated bodybuilders who were using everything under the sun...Remember that none of the bodybuilders were dropping like flies in this time so the doses kept getting higher and higher and nobody toned it down...It's only until fairly recently that you hear of alot of people dying that used to be bodybuilders so this means that in THIS ERA they have somewhat "toned it down" as far as being dry and shredded because of the stories they heard...I think alot less abuse of orals and alot less diuretics are being used these days in bodybuilding (even alot less, it's still alot don't get me wrong) but they're leaning more towards size and compounds that hold water which is why we don't see the conditioning anymore like we used to...With the exception of some i think the closest right now that places top 5 in the olympia would be dennis wolf
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: forillagorilla on August 22, 2015, 01:49:53 PM
What was it?

Rec drugs.. Pain pills in the thousands
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: SomeKindofMonster on August 22, 2015, 05:07:57 PM
That video was the best he ever looked.
He never looked that good again in the amateurs
or pros.
If in doubt...google the Craig titus, Tom Prince photo
shoot after that contest. He looked awesome and IMHO
should have beat Craig.

(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/977829431.jpg)

(http://40.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m15qiik7sV1qjz6zwo1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: tom prince - 1996 USA - holy sh*t!!!
Post by: che on August 22, 2015, 05:12:14 PM
His last guest posing