When I competed in powerlifting as a little guy we had Joe White,Don Rhinehoudt,Doug Young,Lamar Gant,Vince Anello,Jim Williams,Jerry Jones,Joe Spack,Mike Bridges,Don Blue,etc. etc.
A belt,knee wraps,chalk and maybe wrist wraps......that it`,and todays guys haven`t lifted much more in some cases less,and they have suits and the Monolift.......I don`t think anyone has equaled Anellos and Gants deadlift records to this day......don`t quote me on that but I think I`m correct.
Another great sport that has regressed bigtime.