Buddy McKee
Past HOF Chairman of the Board
2022 & 2023
Born: January 9, 1956
Hometown:
Current Residence: Hokes Bluff, AL
What is your Alabama Connection? Life long resident.
Current pursuits in life & powerlifting:
Be a good father and grandfather. Help grow the sport and the HOF as much as I can. Help other lifters on their journey.
Lifting History:
When did you start weightlifting and what inspired you to start weightlifting?
I started at age 14 for football and other sports. I fell in love with it! I lifted through all levels of football.
When did you get involved with powerlifting and what got you interested in the sport?
At around age 22 I met Joe Hood and was amazed at his lifts. Also, seeing the sport on TV at that time. Bill Kazmaier and Doug Young were awesome!
Do you have a powerlifting nick name, if so what is it and how did you get it?
“Master Monster” LOL! I was BIG… a monster, and old during most of my career! Master’s classes.
What weight class(es) did you compete in? 220, 242, 259, 275 & 308
What are your best lifts in each category in each weight class?
Best Lifts @ 220 lb. Weight Class
TOTAL
EQUIPMENT
SQUAT
BENCH PRESS
BENCH PRESS
DEADLIFT
380.2
551.1
931.3 P/P
SINGLE PLY
Best Lifts @ 242 lb. Weight Class
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
DEADLIFT
TOTAL
SQUAT
BENCH PRESS
407.8
633.8
501.5
1543.2
RAW
SINGLE PLY
1058.1 P/P
606.2
451.9
MULTI-PLY
782.6
479.5
617.3
1879.4
Best Lifts @ 259 lb. Weight Class
TOTAL
EQUIPMENT
SQUAT
BENCH PRESS
BENCH PRESS
DEADLIFT
529.1
573.2
1102.3 P/P
SINGLE PLY
Best Lifts @ 275 lb. Weight Class
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
DEADLIFT
TOTAL
SQUAT
BENCH PRESS
402.3
655.8
617.3
1675.4
WRAPS
SINGLE PLY
1995.1
584.2
810.2
600.7
MULTI-PLY
804.7
600.7
639.3
1984.1
Best Lifts @ 308 lb. Weight Class
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
DEADLIFT
TOTAL
SQUAT
BENCH PRESS
402.3
600.7
640
1603.7
RAW
WRAPS
1690
650
SINGLEPLY
830
600.7
650.3
1984.1
MULTI-PLY
804.7
600.7
2006.2
628.3
How many years did you compete? 26 years
Between what year and what year did you compete? 1984 off and on till 2023
What is the approximate total number of meets you competed in? 100+
List your favorite meets you competed in.
WPC Worlds in Helsinki, Finland 2005
SPF Alabama 2012
What’s the highest classification you achieved? Elite
What’s the highest score you achieved? 522.03 Wilks
What are some of your powerlifting accomplishments?
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14 Time world champion – 37 American Records – 32 World Records
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All time record squat of 830lbs. over 55 y.o. in any weight class at 56.
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APF Alabama Chairman 2004 – 2012
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2006lb total in the WPC World Championships, Helsinki, Finland 2005
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Proudly and humbly inducted into the inaugural class of the Alabama Powerlifting Hall of Fame in 2019
Who are some of the most memorable lifters/people for you in your career?
Joe Hood, introduced me to powerlifting.
Ernie Frantz, my original hero in the sport.
Doug Young because of his heroic performance at the 1977 IPF World’s. While breaking his ribs squating he still won!
Danny Harbison, my original training partner.
With your name as part of the history of powerlifting in Alabama, what would you like to be most remembered for?
Giving every ounce I had every meet and every lift. Giving back to the sport and the lifters. Still having the 3rd biggest biggest single ply squat over 55 y.o. 13 years later.
What words of wisdom would you like to pass down to future powerlifters?
This is always true, weight follows FORM, never the other way around!
What are some of your contributions to sport of powerlifting in Alabama?
APF Alabama chairman, WPC World Judge, Meet director for the APF Alabama State Meet. Held the state meet for 8 years until I was diagnosed with kidney cancer and had to have it removed. A “Rockin” announcer for several meets over the years for multiple federations. A spot/loader at several meets when I was younger. Owned the gym Monster Barbell and coached many lifters who became state, national and world champions.
Other Items:
In 2008, performed set of 8 reps 2454lbs. on the leg press. One of my favorite strength accomplishments.
I’ve enjoyed a well rounded life. I played football, baseball and track & field. I’ve been a recording artist with a charting recording and song writer.
Hall of Fame Award 2019
Circa 1983
Buddy with Garry Frank
Ernie Frantz & Buddy
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