Author Topic: Who Is The Kindest, Bravest Bodybuilder? (Read 15365 times)

LuciusFox · « **on:** April 17, 2006, 10:22:10 PM »

Bodybuilders often have the reputation for being arrogant, short-sighted and selfish. What bodybuilder(s) do you think have escaped being trapped by this cliche? I would have to mention Bob Chic, one of the kindest, bravest bodybuilders you'll ever meet.

ToxicAvenger · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2006, 10:34:40 PM »

Tom Platz
Eddie Robinson
AAron Baker

aaron.anothet guy that got IFBB screwed

thisiskeith12 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2006, 10:34:58 PM »

Quote from: Matt C on April 17, 2006, 10:31:50 PM

Gunter for sure. He goes against the norm in pretty well every way. Richard Jones is another completely sensible person who you would never be able to label with the typical meathead stereotypes. I can't really see Shawn or Lee being labelled. Bob is quite professional, he just gets way to emotionally involved on the boards for reasons I have no idea what may be. Ronnie may not sound intelligent due to his accent but he is a great guy and also a genuinely intelligent person both in terms of education and being one to make sound decisions in life. Don Youngblood (RIP) was probably the most well rounded bodybuilder I had ever heard of. Self made millionaire and entrepreneur, family man, and very humble.

Gunter, Bob, Richard, Jay, Ronnie, Melvin, Kevin.

LuciusFox · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2006, 10:36:09 PM »

Don Youngblood was a great example. He will be missed.

thisiskeith12 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2006, 10:38:05 PM »

Quote from: LuciusFox on April 17, 2006, 10:36:09 PM

Don Youngblood was a great example. He will be missed.

I liked Sandow, he was pretty nice.

MisterMagoo · « **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2006, 10:39:39 PM »

ronnie no question. he donates a hell of a lot of money to charities but never publicizes it, because the fame isn't why he's doing it. if that doesn't make him the bodybuilder with the best heart i don't know what does. bravest? hard to say, possibly bob paris for doing what he did in the social climate he was in.

LuciusFox · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2006, 10:40:58 PM »

Quote from: thisiskeith12 on April 17, 2006, 10:38:05 PM

I liked Sandow, he was pretty nice.

Ah yes, the old-fashioned guys were supposed to have a ton of class. There was a guy who passed not too long ago who liked to play the trumpet. He was in his 70s, but I don't remember his name.

Mydavid · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2006, 10:47:35 PM »

Quote from: LuciusFox on April 17, 2006, 10:36:09 PM

Don Youngblood was a great example. He will be missed.

About in that same league, I'd have to say Hans Hopstaken.

Lisa

Dan-O · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2006, 10:49:32 PM »

Quote from: LuciusFox on April 17, 2006, 10:40:58 PM

Ah yes, the old-fashioned guys were supposed to have a ton of class. There was a guy who passed not too long ago who liked to play the trumpet. He was in his 70s, but I don't remember his name.

George Eiferman?

LuciusFox · « **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2006, 10:51:00 PM »

Quote from: Dan-O on April 17, 2006, 10:49:32 PM

George Eiferman?

Yeah, that's the name, thanks. I hear he was a real good guy. Really loved the ladies!

thisiskeith12 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2006, 10:59:18 PM »

Quote from: LuciusFox on April 17, 2006, 10:51:00 PM

Yeah, that's the name, thanks. I hear he was a real good guy. Really loved the ladies!

As do I, wait til I start competing!

bigtraps · « **Reply #11 on:** April 18, 2006, 06:31:25 AM »

What makes a bodybuilder brave?

Dingleberry · « **Reply #12 on:** April 18, 2006, 07:11:17 AM »

Quote from: bigtraps on April 18, 2006, 06:31:25 AM

What makes a bodybuilder brave?

Doubling all the gear you currently take.

Ursus · « **Reply #13 on:** April 18, 2006, 07:16:54 AM »

Quote from: ToxicAvenger! on April 17, 2006, 10:34:40 PM

Tom Platz
Eddie Robinson
AAron Baker

aaron.anothet guy that got IFBB screwed

i heard from my gym owber who met him numerous times he was s o arrogant and always flicking back his blonde hair like a loreal advert. the gym owbner is maybe 5'6 or 5'7 and he sed platz was so much shorter than him. he sed he also waddled cos his legs wer so thick.

i agree with gunter lol. hes the type of guy to cry if he found a bird out of its nest away from its mother. not slaggin gunter hes top.

Jerryme7 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 18, 2006, 07:30:33 AM »

I used to think Porter Cotrell was the bravest and kindest. He was a firefighter and from what I heard, very down to Earth

Karl Kox · « **Reply #15 on:** April 18, 2006, 07:33:39 AM »

I met Branch once at a mall he was very kind. Can't say about brave

I here Lou is very kind $:-\$

Captain Equipoise · « **Reply #16 on:** April 18, 2006, 09:30:46 AM »

My nomination goes for Tom Prince , I heard he's quite a gentleman.

Disgusted · « **Reply #17 on:** April 18, 2006, 10:14:05 AM »

Shawn Ray, a man of his word.

Baby_Hercules · « **Reply #18 on:** April 18, 2006, 10:19:28 AM »

I can't believe no one mentioned Lee Haney. I have met him on a few occassions. He is the nicest person you ever want to meet. I ran into once at a local Ford dealership and we talked for a long time as if he new me. He introduced my wife and me to his wife. He told her how I had placed 3rd at the Jr USA. The man ministers to people all over the country. He has a ranch for at risk boys here in the Atlanta area. These are kids who come from low income or single parent families etc. Its located in College Park. There are mentor programs available and the ranch is partnered with many churches in the community. They offer outdoor sports, nature trails, outdoor camping site, hay rides, petting zoo, and horseback riding. The goal is to help these boys grow up to be responsible men. Lee also holds an annual event called Lee Haney's Ultimate Teen Challenge which is a competition set up sort of like a strong man competition/bodybuilding show. I am taking some of the kids I coach at my school to compete this weekend. There will be a truck push, tire flip, bench for reps, and teen bodybuilding contest.
I would even say he is the bravest bodybuilder for stepping away from the competitive arena after winning the Olympia a record 8 times and taking on the role of ministering to people to try and save some souls on this planet.

Harry R. M. Pitts · « **Reply #19 on:** April 18, 2006, 10:26:53 AM »

a toss up betweenTitus or Kamali

onlyme · « **Reply #20 on:** April 18, 2006, 10:29:48 AM »

Shawn is pretty brave. I mean to do all the crap he has done to people in the past and to screw promoters for years, he is very brave just to show up to contests.

Earl1972 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 18, 2006, 10:32:57 AM »

Levrone has done alot of work with the Make A Wish Foundation and was given a reward from the mayor for work within the community.

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Has Beens · « **Reply #22 on:** April 18, 2006, 10:34:05 AM »

I feel Vince is very brave to let these pics out !

thisiskeith12 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 18, 2006, 10:39:58 AM »

Quote from: onlyme on April 18, 2006, 10:29:48 AM

Shawn is pretty brave. I mean to do all the crap he has done to people in the past and to screw promoters for years, he is very brave just to show up to contests.

Bob Chick is like Chuck Norris.

the shadow · « **Reply #24 on:** April 18, 2006, 11:35:39 AM »

i think some of the most humble pros r ronnie coleman,orville burke,kevin levrone, jay cutler,dorian yates and markus ruhl.these r some of the most humble pros ever.they r like the bigger u r,the more humble u become..damn they all r so massive and still polite and humble..wow!!!!!!