Not my first, my first was in a thread about genetic selection in relation in traits for strength/bodybuilding in black vs white populations. This is the first one Getbig still remembers from July 05, 2005 -
"Re: Alzado's Strength.
Apparently, Alzado for many years was'nt all that strong relative to his size. There use to be a "strongest man" contest for NFL players, I believe Alzado bowed out of a few events at the last minute during the 1982 event rather than take last place.
From a few accounts, this hurt his ego, and caused him to really bust his hump in the gym in the years after that contest.
For what it's worth, the late 70's-early 80's Steelers were probably the players in the league.".