Author Topic: Franco or Dickerson ? (Read 10263 times)

honest · « **Reply #25 on:** May 12, 2019, 05:53:10 PM »

Dickerson.

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #26 on:** May 13, 2019, 04:24:10 AM »

Quote from: pellius on May 12, 2019, 01:29:26 PM

Franco gets a lot of shit of this board. Mostly from the young people. But those that remember him in his prime he was incredible. A solid number two to Arnold in the IFBB.

We were responding to Franco's condition in '81 not in the 70's when he looked great.

Pet shop boys · « **Reply #27 on:** May 13, 2019, 05:27:32 AM »

Quote from: Humble Narcissist on May 13, 2019, 04:24:10 AM

We were responding to Franco's condition in '81 not in the 70's when he looked great.

This .

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pellius · « **Reply #28 on:** May 13, 2019, 12:23:57 PM »

Quote from: Humble Narcissist on May 13, 2019, 04:24:10 AM

We were responding to Franco's condition in '81 not in the 70's when he looked great.

True, it was a disgrace that he won in 1981.

The RedMeatKid · « **Reply #29 on:** May 13, 2019, 01:03:21 PM »

Quote from: pellius on May 13, 2019, 12:23:57 PM

True, it was a disgrace that he won in 1981.

No it wasn't. There was a time when Mr Olympia was judged not only by his physique, but by his day to day conduct. Dickerson's daily conduct was not exemplary of a Champion. Enough said.

Matt · « **Reply #30 on:** May 13, 2019, 01:17:15 PM »

Quote from: The RedMeatKid on May 13, 2019, 01:03:21 PM

No it wasn't. There was a time when Mr Olympia was judged not only by his physique, but by his day to day conduct. Dickerson's daily conduct was not exemplary of a Champion. Enough said.

Due to the anal sex...or something else?

I think Dickerson is turning 80 this year!

Rhoden may have just surpassed his "Oldest Mr. Olympia" record.

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #31 on:** May 13, 2019, 01:18:15 PM »

Quote from: The RedMeatKid on May 13, 2019, 01:03:21 PM

No it wasn't. There was a time when Mr Olympia was judged not only by his physique, but by his day to day conduct. Dickerson's daily conduct was not exemplary of a Champion. Enough said.

But he won the next year.

The RedMeatKid · « **Reply #32 on:** May 13, 2019, 01:25:41 PM »

Quote from: Humble Narcissist on May 13, 2019, 01:18:15 PM

But he won the next year.

Yes. 1981 was the end of an Era.

LurkerNoMore · « **Reply #33 on:** May 13, 2019, 07:44:09 PM »

In those photos, Dickerson easily wins.

I used to see Dickerson and his Italian boyfriend around town here all the time. Dickerson was really worn down. Had a shuffling walk. Like you see old alcoholics do. Very very slow. His calves were still world class though. His Italian boyfriend looked like a perma bulker that never met a carb he couldn't eat. Remember the old wrestler Dino Bravo? That kind of build.

The last year and a half however, I would see the two of them out with a home health care aide* that was helping Dickerson. That dude probably put on 20lbs of muscle in that year and half with no visible fat. Dude got fucking JACKED. So obviously he paid attention to whatever diet and training advice Dickerson gave him. Yeah, I know drugs were involved but still all the juice in the world isn't going to help you without a solid game plan and approach.

* the same dude that body slammed that swole up Matt Rushe porn star down on the beach over some shit.

tres_taco_combo · « **Reply #34 on:** May 13, 2019, 07:53:38 PM »

Quote from: LurkerNoMore on May 13, 2019, 07:44:09 PM

In those photos, Dickerson easily wins.

I used to see Dickerson and his Italian boyfriend around town here all the time. Dickerson was really worn down. Had a shuffling walk. Like you see old alcoholics do. Very very slow. His calves were still world class though. His Italian boyfriend looked like a perma bulker that never met a carb he couldn't eat. Remember the old wrestler Dino Bravo? That kind of build.

The last year and a half however, I would see the two of them out with a home health care aide* that was helping Dickerson. That dude probably put on 20lbs of muscle in that year and half with no visible fat. Dude got fucking JACKED. So obviously he paid attention to whatever diet and training advice Dickerson gave him. Yeah, I know drugs were involved but still all the juice in the world isn't going to help you without a solid game plan and approach.

* the same dude that body slammed that swole up Matt Rushe porn star down on the beach over some shit.

haha

Fortress · « **Reply #35 on:** May 13, 2019, 08:53:31 PM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on May 12, 2019, 05:36:57 PM

Chris at his best was amazing.

Deformed (and small) arms ... bad pec shape ... ugly abs ... skinny (albeit ripped) legs ...

Matt · « **Reply #36 on:** May 13, 2019, 10:21:54 PM »

Quote from: The RedMeatKid on May 12, 2019, 06:28:48 AM

There's Dickerson, disrespecting The Sandow Trophy

Disgusting.

Tha Grim Lifter · « **Reply #37 on:** May 14, 2019, 02:08:07 AM »

Quote from: The RedMeatKid on May 12, 2019, 06:28:48 AM

There's Dickerson, ~~disrespecting~~ earning The Sandow Trophy

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #38 on:** May 14, 2019, 04:23:34 AM »

Quote from: Matt on May 13, 2019, 10:21:54 PM

Disgusting.

The question is how did you search for that picture?

Pet shop boys · « **Reply #39 on:** May 14, 2019, 05:12:40 AM »

Was Chris really 190 lbs ?

Killing both Columbu and Zane (in this pose) .

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Pet shop boys · « **Reply #40 on:** May 14, 2019, 05:16:35 AM »

judging tfrom this 1982 Mr.O photo ;Are they all better than Columbu 81'?

Pet shop boys · « **Reply #41 on:** May 14, 2019, 05:22:05 AM »

Its hard to find photos of Franco posing alone in 1981 ....

Trying to keep it Franco 81 or Dickerson 82'

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Pet shop boys · « **Reply #42 on:** May 14, 2019, 05:25:34 AM »

njflex · « **Reply #43 on:** May 14, 2019, 05:28:02 AM »

Quote from: Pet shop boys on May 14, 2019, 05:22:05 AM

Its hard to find photos of Franco posing alone in 1981 ....

Trying to keep it Franco 81 or Dickerson 82'

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platz esp and padilla got jobbed...

Pet shop boys · « **Reply #44 on:** May 14, 2019, 05:30:52 AM »

Quote from: njflex on May 14, 2019, 05:28:02 AM

platz esp and padilla got jobbed...

Totally ....... That's why I wanted to crop them out of the photo

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njflex · « **Reply #45 on:** May 14, 2019, 05:32:42 AM »

dickerson maybe had less than great shape in some areas,but he was thick built as you can see there over padilla in pecs,

Pet shop boys · « **Reply #46 on:** May 14, 2019, 05:52:29 AM »

Quote from: njflex on May 14, 2019, 05:32:42 AM

dickerson maybe had less than great shape in some areas,but he was thick built as you can see there over padilla in pecs,

Chris Even had better legs separation /calves (next to each other things changes ) ....

Padilla was a newcomer and Dickerson was top two and favorite in that era ( things to considered 35 plus years later)

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Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #47 on:** May 14, 2019, 06:56:48 AM »

Padilla looked awesome in some poses. If he were a few inches taller he probably would have pulled down a couple Sandows.

Natural_O · « **Reply #48 on:** May 14, 2019, 08:31:10 AM »

Quote from: Pet shop boys on May 14, 2019, 05:22:05 AM

Its hard to find photos of Franco posing alone in 1981 ....

Trying to keep it Franco 81 or Dickerson 82'

WooSHHHHHHH

Here's a couple more. I was at the '81 Olympia and Franco actually looked really good. He was rock hard and super dense, his upper body was excellent. He did have the bad gyno and his legs killed him. His thighs weren't skinny but they had no separation or detail. For that reason, he deserved no better than fifth because the other competitors (Padilla, Platz, Callender and Dickerson) had great legs.

The RedMeatKid · « **Reply #49 on:** May 14, 2019, 08:39:33 AM »

Quote from: Natural_O on May 14, 2019, 08:31:10 AM

Here's a couple more. I was at the '81 Olympia and Franco actually looked really good. He was rock hard and super dense, his upper body was excellent. He did have the bad gyno and his legs killed him. His thighs weren't skinny but they had no separation or detail. For that reason, he deserved no better than fifth because the other competitors (Padilla, Platz, Callender and Dickerson) had great legs.

Disagree. Franco smoked them all. Also, a world class powerlifter. The others didn't come close.