Born: February 2, 1952

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Hometown: Athens

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Current Residence: Hartselle, AL

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What is your Alabama Connection?

Born and raised here.

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Current Pursuits in life & powerlifting:

Enjoying retirement and my family.

 

Contributing History:

When did you get involved with powerlifting and what got you interested in the sport?

I began my powerlifting journey in 1974 in my senior year at Florence State University, now known as University of North Alabama. After I graduated in 1974 from college I was hired at Butler High School in Huntsville. Butler was the largest high school in the state at that time. I was I hired as an assistant football coach and strength coach. I got my job originally because I had played college football and worked with weights. John Meadows was the head coach at Butler. He wanted a strength coach because Bear Bryant had one at Alabama. Anything Bear Bryant did, Coach Meadows wanted to do.

 

Were you a coach/Mentor for other lifters? Yes

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What years did you coach/mentor?

1974 till 1976

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How many did you coach/mentor?

I worked hundreds of high school athletes. Coaching them to be stronger and better athletes but more importantly to be better men. 

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What are your most memorable contributions?

I believe I became the first dedicated high school strength and conditioning coach ever in the state of Alabama. Won several Alabama state powerlifting championships.

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Who are some of the most memorable people/lifters for you in your career? 

Jay Oliver, Richard Sandlin, Billy Keel

 

With your name as part of the history of powerlifting in Alabama, what would you like to be most remembered for?

Being the first dedicated High School strength coach in the state of Alabama and paving the way for others.

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What words of wisdom would you like to pass down to future powerlifters?

Believe in yourself.

Lifting History:

How many years did you compete? 5

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Between what year and what year did you compete? 1974 - 1978

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How many meets did you compete in? 10

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What weight class(es) did you compete in? 165

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What were your best competition lifts in each category in each weight class?