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Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« on: April 19, 2026, 10:06:42 AM »
Got the idea from another topic, thanks to Humble Narcissist
Who should be on the list?
Steve Michalik for sure.





The guy was a walking timebomb:

https://www.thestacksreader.com/the-power-and-the-gory/



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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2026, 10:12:49 AM »
Through crazy heavy lifting he destroyed his hips and back. But even after major surgery and hip replacement, Ronnie the Retard continued to lift very heavy. Crippling himself into a wheelchair.
Retard Ronnie definitely belongs on the list:





Reason for Condition
Extreme Training: Coleman’s career was defined by immense weights, such as 800-lb squats and 755-lb deadlifts, which caused massive wear and tear.
Failed Surgeries: Multiple spinal surgeries (eight on his back, three on his neck) often made his mobility worse rather than better.
Surgical Hardware Failure: Broken screws from numerous surgeries have severely impacted his recovery.
Persistent Training: He continued to train heavy shortly after surgeries, which exacerbated his injuries.
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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2026, 10:29:22 AM »
Titus thought it was a good idea to set someone on fire after a threesome.

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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2026, 10:39:27 AM »
That article was an awful fluff piece.

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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2026, 10:45:09 AM »
David Dearth

Benny Podda

Brian Wood Healy Hankins

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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2026, 12:06:29 PM »
Chuck Vogelpohl



That article was an awful fluff piece.
Too long to even finish.
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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2026, 12:41:21 PM »
I met Steve Michalik at a gym in NY. He was still very wide and he I briefly trained arms with him.
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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2026, 01:25:13 PM »
 Dr. craig Whitehead.


1958

Mr Florida - AAU, 5th

1962

Mr Hawaii - AAU, Winner

1963

Mr America - AAU, 3rd

1964

Mr America - AAU, 5th

1965

Mr America - AAU, 8th
World-Universe - FICH, Tall, 2nd

1967

Mr America - AAU, 9th
Mr USA - AAU, 3rd

1968

Mr America - AAU, 9th
Mr Florida - AAU, Winner

Magazines

1963 February       Strength and Health
1964 November       Strength and Health
1967 June   Vol 35, Num 6   Strength and Health
1968 January   Vol 5, Num 1   Muscular Development
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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2026, 01:26:13 PM »
Mike Quinn, Kenny Jones or Benny Podda

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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2026, 01:28:25 PM »
  Dr C F Smith

1974

Mr World - AAU, Medium, Did not place

1975

Mr America - AAU, Medium, 14th
Junior Mr America - AAU, 7th

1976

Mr USA - AAU, Medium, 3rd

1977

Mr America - AAU, Medium, 2nd
Mr USA - AAU, Medium, 1st
Mr USA - IFBB, MiddleWeight, 3rd

1978

Mr America - AAU, Medium, 10th
Junior Mr America - AAU, Medium, 7th

Magazines

1977 December   Vol 3, Num 2   Muscle Mag International
1978 February   Vol 15, Num 1   Muscular Development
1978 March   Num 65   Muscle Training Illustrated
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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2026, 01:29:36 PM »
Titus absolutely for sure

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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #11 on: April 19, 2026, 01:30:04 PM »
Dr. craig Whitehead.


1958

Mr Florida - AAU, 5th

1962

Mr Hawaii - AAU, Winner

1963

Mr America - AAU, 3rd

1964

Mr America - AAU, 5th

1965

Mr America - AAU, 8th
World-Universe - FICH, Tall, 2nd

1967

Mr America - AAU, 9th
Mr USA - AAU, 3rd

1968

Mr America - AAU, 9th
Mr Florida - AAU, Winner

Magazines

1963 February       Strength and Health
1964 November       Strength and Health
1967 June   Vol 35, Num 6   Strength and Health
1968 January   Vol 5, Num 1   Muscular Development
© MuscleMemory
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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2026, 01:46:23 PM »
I met Steve Michalik at a gym in NY. He was still very wide and he I briefly trained arms with him.
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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2026, 01:49:22 PM »
  Dr C F Smith

1974

Mr World - AAU, Medium, Did not place

1975

Mr America - AAU, Medium, 14th
Junior Mr America - AAU, 7th

1976

Mr USA - AAU, Medium, 3rd

1977

Mr America - AAU, Medium, 2nd
Mr USA - AAU, Medium, 1st
Mr USA - IFBB, MiddleWeight, 3rd

1978

Mr America - AAU, Medium, 10th
Junior Mr America - AAU, Medium, 7th

Magazines

1977 December   Vol 3, Num 2   Muscle Mag International
1978 February   Vol 15, Num 1   Muscular Development
1978 March   Num 65   Muscle Training Illustrated
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Hey Funk I remember back in the late 70s reading about him seems like he got kicked out of the Mr.America for something.He had a great build but I never did read what  problem they had with him.Do you have any idea?

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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2026, 02:20:27 PM »
Bertil Fox

Sulby Prince

Jamie Carney powerlifter

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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #15 on: April 19, 2026, 02:34:06 PM »
Dr. Craig Whitehead.


1958

Mr Florida - AAU, 5th

1962

Mr Hawaii - AAU, Winner

1963

Mr America - AAU, 3rd

1964

Mr America - AAU, 5th

1965

Mr America - AAU, 8th
World-Universe - FICH, Tall, 2nd

1967

Mr America - AAU, 9th
Mr USA - AAU, 3rd

1968

Mr America - AAU, 9th
Mr Florida - AAU, Winner

Magazines

1963 February       Strength and Health
1964 November       Strength and Health
1967 June   Vol 35, Num 6   Strength and Health
1968 January   Vol 5, Num 1   Muscular Development
© MuscleMemory
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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #16 on: April 19, 2026, 02:55:24 PM »
I met Steve Michalik at a gym in NY. He was still very wide and he I briefly trained arms with him.
What was he like? Any tips he gave that made an impact?
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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #17 on: April 19, 2026, 03:22:12 PM »
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« Reply #18 on: April 19, 2026, 03:22:59 PM »
What was he like? Any tips he gave that made an impact?

Not at all! Was showing me something on the preacher curl bench, but same old crap. But he was a cool guy.
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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #19 on: April 19, 2026, 03:29:47 PM »
I don't know if these guys count as bodybuilders, but Bostin Loyd and Rich Piana have gotta be on the list.

Imagine permanently frying your kidneys with mystery "research peptides".

Imagine being the pioneer of injecting PMMA (acrylic) into your muscles. 

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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #20 on: April 19, 2026, 03:31:19 PM »
Oh man, I forgot the synthol pioneers.

First up I've got Manfred Hoeberl on biceps and Ernie Taylor on triceps.  Those two guys were legit mentally ill, absolute batshit crazy. 

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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #21 on: April 19, 2026, 03:47:27 PM »
Through crazy heavy lifting he destroyed his hips and back. But even after major surgery and hip replacement, Ronnie the Retard continued to lift very heavy. Crippling himself into a wheelchair.
Retard Ronnie definitely belongs on the list:





Ronnie is the biggest retard of all time as well

Reason for Condition
Extreme Training: Coleman’s career was defined by immense weights, such as 800-lb squats and 755-lb deadlifts, which caused massive wear and tear.
Failed Surgeries: Multiple spinal surgeries (eight on his back, three on his neck) often made his mobility worse rather than better.
Surgical Hardware Failure: Broken screws from numerous surgeries have severely impacted his recovery.
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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #22 on: April 19, 2026, 03:49:51 PM »
Titus thought it was a good idea to set someone on fire after a threesome.

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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #23 on: April 19, 2026, 04:56:07 PM »
Hey Funk I remember back in the late 70s reading about him seems like he got kicked out of the Mr.America for something.He had a great build but I never did read what  problem they had with him.Do you have any idea?
He mooned the judges on stage and got kicked out.

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Re: Craziest Bodybuilders Of All time!
« Reply #24 on: April 19, 2026, 05:09:17 PM »
The crazies are the best. We need guys to push the envelope. That’s what makes it awesome. Regular guys doing regular shit is boring as fuck.