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Title: RIP Matt Mendenhall - 08-28-21 at 61
Post by: funk51 on August 28, 2021, 10:19:31 AM
    Matt Mendenhall

1982

Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 2nd

1983

Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 5th

1984

Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 2nd

1985

USA Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st
World Games, HeavyWeight, 2nd

1986

Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 2nd

1987

Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 11th

1988

Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 10th

1991

Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 5th

Magazines

1983 April   Vol 5, Num 22   Muscle Up
1984 July   Vol 2, Num 4   Flex
1984 July   Vol 45, Num 7   Muscle and Fitness
1984 November   Vol 45, Num 11   Muscle and Fitness
1992 July   Vol 53, Num 7   Muscle and Fitness
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Taffin on August 28, 2021, 10:20:28 AM
Wow...

PIP
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Body-Buildah on August 28, 2021, 10:21:33 AM
Funk, silly me, I thought Matt was dead already. Another one dead in their 50's? Romano's bodies are piling up these days.
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: sway on August 28, 2021, 10:22:22 AM
Damn, they just keep coming. Worse than pro wrestling lately. Way to young
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: oldtimer1 on August 28, 2021, 10:25:32 AM
61 years old.
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on August 28, 2021, 10:37:15 AM
 :-\ P.I.P
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on August 28, 2021, 10:39:16 AM
 :-\
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: ziballz on August 28, 2021, 10:41:24 AM
Never heard of him but he had great arms and legs, very thick solid tight. RIP.






(https://openclipart.org/image/800px/304790)



(https://i.imgflip.com/5l4a36.jpg)

Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: LurkerNoMore on August 28, 2021, 10:48:17 AM
Damn.  Would have never had this one in the deadpool thread for a while.

Any photos of him recently?
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: funk51 on August 28, 2021, 10:55:19 AM
most recent pic
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on August 28, 2021, 10:59:32 AM
Damn.  Would have never had this one in the deadpool thread for a while.

Any photos of him recently?

These are older but relatively recent
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Never1AShow on August 28, 2021, 11:30:26 AM
Confirmed?
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: webstar on August 28, 2021, 11:32:57 AM
Confirmed?

Looks like it. Dave Palumbo posted
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Never1AShow on August 28, 2021, 11:41:35 AM
2nd to Haney at Nationals 1982
2nd to Demey at World Games 1985
2nd to Strydom at Nationals 1986
PIP
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: LurkerNoMore on August 28, 2021, 11:45:08 AM
These are older but relatively recent

Looking good in old age.
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: wes on August 28, 2021, 11:57:16 AM
Wow,that sucks!

RIP
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Straw Man on August 28, 2021, 12:14:20 PM
Damn, it's starting to seem like every other day another one of these guys drops dead

WTF?
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Pet shop boys on August 28, 2021, 12:35:54 PM
Sad

Matt ...  Mr.Genetics (HE-Man)

greatest Bodybuilder to never turn pro



WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHH  RIP
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: US MUSL on August 28, 2021, 12:41:50 PM
Damn.  Would have never had this one in the deadpool thread for a while.

This
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: falco on August 28, 2021, 01:00:03 PM
 RIP. He looked amazing
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: ThisisOverload on August 28, 2021, 01:00:42 PM
What genetic birth defect did he have?

PIP

Always liked his build.
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Gregzs on August 28, 2021, 01:16:23 PM
RIP

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/240869446_2987781041443512_3039125699277569428_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=fzRhHN8BBXMAX8TcLRW&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=3a1447983d51a42f33bfca3b62d2d31a&oe=6150D3B5)
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: MAXX on August 28, 2021, 01:33:01 PM
He was 61 years old so not that young really. I mean after 60 anyone, even clean living people are running risk of heart failure.

I'd say when bodybuilders drops dead below the ages of 55 or so PED's can usually be said to be a direct cause.
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Taffin on August 28, 2021, 01:47:27 PM
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: BayGBM on August 28, 2021, 02:03:10 PM
RIP. :'(
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Humble Narcissist on August 28, 2021, 02:07:45 PM
RIP.  One of the best ever to not get a pro card.  WTF is going on?  Who will it be tomorrow?
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Gregzs on August 28, 2021, 02:13:24 PM
Not so sure now. I saw a post on fb questioning if it was the football player of the same name:

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/239862986_2987807768107506_1264353298262764322_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=Dp2PLSCvjZUAX-uI939&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=c5010f710f54fe14b094c05dfc3ddf8a&oe=6151F430)
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: IroNat on August 28, 2021, 03:22:34 PM
Was Rachel McLish a Jesus freak?
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: wes on August 28, 2021, 03:22:50 PM
(https://www.evolutionofbodybuilding.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Matt-Mendenhall-and-lee-haney.jpg)

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=553094.0;attach=803009;image)

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=553094.0;attach=803012;image)

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=553094.0;attach=803014;image)
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: BB on August 28, 2021, 03:30:12 PM
Not so sure now. I saw a post on fb questioning if it was the football player of the same name:

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/239862986_2987807768107506_1264353298262764322_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=Dp2PLSCvjZUAX-uI939&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=c5010f710f54fe14b094c05dfc3ddf8a&oe=6151F430)

Palumbo said the family posted it. It's our Mendenhall.

RIP.
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: WalterWhite on August 28, 2021, 03:32:16 PM
RIP.  One of the best ever to not get a pro card.  WTF is going on?  Who will it be tomorrow?

RIP
John Meadows, Phil Hernon, Billy Smith and Matt Mendenhall all within a couple weeks.
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: ChristopherA on August 28, 2021, 03:38:42 PM
Didn't he have a drinking problem?
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Royalty on August 28, 2021, 03:39:24 PM
4 bodybuilders in 3 weeks. Maybe John can do an after hours show on RXmuscle and explain all of the recent coincidences
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: IroNat on August 28, 2021, 04:51:16 PM
Not so sure now. I saw a post on fb questioning if it was the football player of the same name:


Mat Mendenhall born in 1957 is the one who played for the Redskins.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mat_Mendenhall

Matt Mendenhall the bodybuilder born in 1960.
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: harmankardon1 on August 28, 2021, 04:59:45 PM
4 bodybuilders in 3 weeks. Maybe John can do an after hours show on RXmuscle and explain all of the recent coincidences

Try seven bodies! We had three competitors also die all under the age of 42.... One was 27
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: pamith on August 28, 2021, 07:35:58 PM
Brutal if true
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Tennisballz on August 28, 2021, 07:41:11 PM


(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=553094.0;attach=803014;image)
This is one of the most impressive bodybuilding photos I've ever seen.  He was the complete package.  I also never knew he didn't turn pro.  Speaks to the absolute greatness of that era in bodybuilding.  PIP
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Old School Trainer on August 28, 2021, 08:17:06 PM
That last picture is one that I have autographed by Matt when he guest posed at the Philadelphia Muscle Mania.  He was making a come back to the National NPC stage after a couple of years removed.  His calves were amazing in person.  Unfortunately, he competed in the hardest HW class ever seen before.
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: anvil on August 28, 2021, 08:23:52 PM
"Matt looked like the he-man cartoon. I always said if he ever puts it all together... he would be a challenge like NO OTHER."  -Lee Haney
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: jude2 on August 28, 2021, 10:31:03 PM
Was Rachel McLish a Jesus freak?
That was her.
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Humble Narcissist on August 29, 2021, 02:52:42 AM
RIP
John Meadows, Phil Hernon, Billy Smith and Matt Mendenhall all within a couple weeks.
Plus a couple female bodybuilders as well.
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: kepler2008 on August 29, 2021, 03:43:04 AM
RIP



(https://i.redd.it/oqn4h3nsbr811.jpg)
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: affeman on August 29, 2021, 03:48:35 AM
4 bodybuilders in 3 weeks. Maybe John can do an after hours show on RXmuscle and explain all of the recent coincidences

This assclown would probably have no shame elaborating with a serious face all the bad genetic predispositions running in all of their families :D
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: bhank on August 29, 2021, 03:58:16 AM
Mike Christian got robbed
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Jayel on August 29, 2021, 04:29:48 AM
This assclown would probably have no shame elaborating with a serious face all the bad genetic predispositions running in all of their families :D

Palumbo is just as fkn bad and deceiving. He completely tried to shift the blame of McCarvers death to genetics… Palumbo/RX need a good calling out. I think Shawn Ray’s current ranting may have guys like Palumbo sweating 😓 bullets
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: booty on August 29, 2021, 05:09:22 AM
RIP
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: obsidian on August 29, 2021, 05:30:24 AM
Yes RIP! Matt Mendenhall had it all. He had more potential than even Arnold IMO. 61 is just too soon this really sucks. People are dropping like flies lately.
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: mphgrove on August 29, 2021, 06:33:04 AM
Yes RIP! Matt Mendenhall had it all. He had more potential than even Arnold IMO. 61 is just too soon this really sucks. People are dropping like flies lately.

Well yes 61 is on the young side but not ridiculously so. If male life expectancy is 75 years or so, a full 50 percent of men go before 75. You would think this was a Dallas McCarver situation from the posts here.
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Never1AShow on August 29, 2021, 06:47:31 AM
Matt deserves to have his name capitalized in the title.  Funk, please fix sir
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Tom on August 29, 2021, 06:53:52 AM
include as well recently andy haman and brad hollibaugh.....
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Never1AShow on August 29, 2021, 07:02:32 AM
include as well recently andy haman and brad hollibaugh.....
Who?  Those nobodies don't belong polluting Mendenhall PIP thread
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: D.O.A. on August 29, 2021, 07:45:00 AM
This is one of the most impressive bodybuilding photos I've ever seen.  He was the complete package.  I also never knew he didn't turn pro.  Speaks to the absolute greatness of that era in bodybuilding.  PIP
It is amazing! Matt just looked it all the way. So scary in a way, all those guys are dropping like flies,
(but where are the bodys?)
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: IroNat on August 29, 2021, 07:48:27 AM
It is amazing! Matt just looked it all the way. So scary in a way, all those guys are dropping like flies,
(but where are the bodys?)

Cremated?
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Humble Narcissist on August 29, 2021, 10:58:44 AM
Cremated?
:D  Or in big caskets.
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Fortress on August 29, 2021, 12:39:01 PM
Oh, wow.

When I began weight training (the mid-80s), Matt was everywhere in the muscle mags.

Sad.

RIP
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Bevo on August 29, 2021, 12:59:32 PM
So, who’s next?

As sad as it sounds, I got flex wheeler soon
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on August 29, 2021, 01:07:42 PM
 :)
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: pamith on August 29, 2021, 03:23:41 PM
Huge mofo
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: ThisisOverload on August 30, 2021, 12:13:48 AM
Palumbo is just as fkn bad and deceiving. He completely tried to shift the blame of McCarvers death to genetics… Palumbo/RX need a good calling out. I think Shawn Ray’s current ranting may have guys like Palumbo sweating 😓 bullets

Dave is full of shit.

Completely biased and misleading.

If he didn't have shit genetics he would have died for us bitches.
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Pet shop boys on August 31, 2021, 05:11:34 AM
2nd to Haney at Nationals 1982
2nd to Demey at World Games 1985
2nd to Strydom at Nationals 1986
PIP

That's pro status by today's standars



WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH   LE VRO NEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Title: Re: matt mendenhall RIP
Post by: Pet shop boys on August 31, 2021, 05:18:40 AM
So, who’s next?

As sad as it sounds, I got flex wheeler soon


Or King Ronnie .


That guy won't give his body/organs a break .  :'(




WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH   Yip Yip