Author Topic: Who was the first pro you seen/met IN PERSON? (Read 10401 times)

IceCold · « **Reply #50 on:** July 04, 2006, 11:17:23 PM »

Quote from: pumpster on July 02, 2006, 11:29:16 AM

Robby Robinson backstage at the Universe, mid-70s. The density stood out even amongst all the other competitors; just ridiculous. That he never won the Olympia's a joke; the muscles looked knotted.

Also backstage:

Roger Walker was there having won the heavyweight division-WIDE like a middle-linebacker.

Ferrigno in street clothes was the size of a refrigerator.

Schwarzenegger looking athletic & moderately big in a sports jacket, at 210 lb. without hormones.

These guys generally look far bigger in person than in pics.

didnt know that middle linebackers were known for their width.

Max_Rep · « **Reply #51 on:** July 04, 2006, 11:36:46 PM »

Danny Padilla and Pete Grymkowski but long before either of them turned Pro but knew them when they turned Pro.

alexxx · « **Reply #52 on:** July 05, 2006, 08:44:52 AM »

First pro I ever met was when I talked to myself in the mirror.

anvil · « **Reply #53 on:** July 05, 2006, 09:38:39 AM »

Haney in '88. One of the coolest dudes ever.

HUGEPECS · « **Reply #54 on:** July 05, 2006, 09:43:41 AM »

too many to name, he's Jay and I

The Master · « **Reply #55 on:** July 05, 2006, 09:56:22 AM »

Quote from: alexxx on July 05, 2006, 08:44:52 AM

First pro I ever met was when I talked to myself in the mirror.

HAHAHAHAHHHHAAH HA HAH AH AAH AH AH AH HA HA THAT WAS YOUR BEST LINE

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

ALEXX YOU ROCK

Jr. Yates · « **Reply #56 on:** July 05, 2006, 10:30:40 AM »

Quote from: alexxx on July 05, 2006, 08:44:52 AM

First pro I ever met was when I talked to myself in the mirror.

my god. haha.

Princess L · « **Reply #57 on:** July 05, 2006, 08:56:19 PM »

Quote from: HUGEPECS on July 05, 2006, 09:43:41 AM

too many to name, he's Jay and I

Who was the first pro you seen/met IN PERSON?

NeverTrustABlonde · « **Reply #58 on:** July 05, 2006, 09:28:41 PM »

lou ferrigno...... AWFUL EXPERIENCE!!

ohiobbfan · « **Reply #59 on:** July 06, 2006, 10:22:10 AM »

dave dearth back in the late 80's we were from the same small town still talk to him now very cool

PhoenixBuff · « **Reply #60 on:** July 06, 2006, 11:05:06 AM »

Jay Cutler back in 2002 during a guest appearance at Worlds Gym in North Phoenix. It stood there frozen for 5 minutes because I couldn't believe how freaking huge he was. Top notch dude! He allowed me to follow him around the gym while he went through a Bicep & Tricept workout. Great experience.

jaejonna · « **Reply #61 on:** July 06, 2006, 11:07:53 AM »

I saw Mike Platz at Sound Factory in NYC with King...but this was like 5-6 years ago... not impressed to say the least...

studhammer · « **Reply #62 on:** July 06, 2006, 11:08:35 AM »

I met Kevin Levrone in '92 when he guest posed for the state BB show here and his off season was only about 240 at the time.

midknight · « **Reply #63 on:** July 06, 2006, 11:12:55 AM »

Samir Bannout in the late 80's -

Slick Vic · « **Reply #64 on:** July 06, 2006, 12:28:16 PM »

Quote from: PhoenixBuff on July 06, 2006, 11:05:06 AM

He allowed me to follow him around the gym while he went through a Bicep & Tricept workout.

Monster stalker!

I'm playing. That's cool.

Has Beens · « **Reply #65 on:** July 06, 2006, 12:42:47 PM »

I think it was in 87-88 when I first saw Flex as an amature in a NPC show in San Jose. I remember as they announced his name as "Flex" that people in the audience were making comments since he was average at best. Fast forward to the 88 Sacramento NPC....he literally destroyed everyone of us on stage with an entirely new body, he was amazing ! The following May he won the Cal and we all know what happened from there.

jaejonna · « **Reply #66 on:** July 06, 2006, 12:53:25 PM »

Quote from: Has Beens on July 06, 2006, 12:42:47 PM

I think it was in 87-88 when I first saw Flex as an amature in a NPC show in San Jose. I remember as they announced his name as "Flex" that people in the audience were making comments since he was average at best. Fast forward to the 88 Sacramento NPC....he literally destroyed everyone of us on stage with an entirely new body, he was amazing ! The following May he won the Cal and we all know what happened from there.

Yeah he met some guy who sold synthol and the rest is his-kidneys

seemytree · « **Reply #67 on:** July 06, 2006, 01:00:21 PM »

cormier and atwood at the 2004 toronto pro

littleguns · « **Reply #68 on:** July 06, 2006, 01:01:20 PM »

Met Mike Matarazzo at a Gym openings. Definitely intimidating guy but super nice and super cool.

Next Pro was Achim Albrecht. Prob went about 5'8" but was thick as hell.

wood · « **Reply #69 on:** July 06, 2006, 01:01:39 PM »

Ronnie Coleman this past November when he guest posed at the Elite...it wasn't long after the Olympia so he looked freaky still.

Author Topic: Who was the first pro you seen/met IN PERSON? (Read 10401 times)

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