Author Topic: Doug Young  (Read 7470 times)

Donny

  • Competitors II
  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 18542
  • getbig Zen Master
Doug Young
« on: April 09, 2025, 01:59:06 AM »
 :)


IroNat

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 39191
  • You better call him (blank)
Re: Doug Young
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2025, 11:58:13 AM »
Doug Young was REAL strong.

His older brother Bob (2 years older) was a standout offensive lineman in the NFL, also known as the strongest player in the NFL in his day.

Doug was also a fine football player until his knee issues.

Bob was 6'1" 285 playing weight. Cat quick.

Doug was 5'11".

Bob died at age 52 and Doug at 61.

Both died of heart attacks. 

After his career ended, Bob maintained a cigarette smoking habit and was considered obese to go along with having diabetes.

I read an article about Bob once (can't find it) which mentioned him eating an entire chocolate cake made by his mother.

Donny

  • Competitors II
  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 18542
  • getbig Zen Master
Re: Doug Young
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2025, 11:25:44 PM »
Doug Young was REAL strong.

His older brother Bob (2 years older) was a standout offensive lineman in the NFL, also known as the strongest player in the NFL in his day.

Doug was also a fine football player until his knee issues.

Bob was 6'1" 285 playing weight. Cat quick.

Doug was 5'11".

Bob died at age 52 and Doug at 61.

Both died of heart attacks. 

After his career ended, Bob maintained a cigarette smoking habit and was considered obese to go along with having diabetes.

I read an article about Bob once (can't find it) which mentioned him eating an entire chocolate cake made by his mother.
That's young  :(

Donny

  • Competitors II
  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 18542
  • getbig Zen Master
Re: Doug Young
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2025, 09:15:12 AM »

IroNat

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 39191
  • You better call him (blank)
Re: Doug Young
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2025, 10:21:28 AM »
Sometimes I think God gives some people great gifts in one area (in the Young brothers case, physical gifts) and then takes away in another (a short life).

Donny

  • Competitors II
  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 18542
  • getbig Zen Master
Re: Doug Young
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2025, 10:27:23 AM »
Sometimes I think God gives some people great gifts in one area (in the Young brothers case, physical gifts) and then takes away in another (a short life).

yes..well put