How many years did you compete? 24 years

 

Between what year and what year did you compete? 1984 – 2007

 

What is the approximate total number of meets you competed in? 111

 

List your favorite meets you competed in.

One of my favorites was a meet in 1995 at The Naval Air Station in Meridian, Ms. They did it outside with about 20 Harley motorcycles near the stage. As you approached the stage the Harley's revved up. It was my first 600 deadlift. One other meet is special which was in 1998. A young lifter by the name of Tony Caprari (HOF member) was just getting started. I had a 600 dead at 198 class. I Finished second to Tony in best lifter category. Gus Rethwisch was there and introduced Tony and I together. 

 

What’s the highest classification you achieved? I did an ADFPA Elite total, and in the USPF in Montgomery, AL, I did International Elite Class with a 1490 total.

 

What’s the highest score you achieved? I think my best coefficient was at an AAPF hosted by Buddy McKee. In the 220 60-64 I had a 539.5 and was one of the master best lifters with a 1510 total.

 

What are some of your powerlifting accomplishments?

I was best lifter at 15 meets including one in the WABDL at Worlds. I had two senate resolutions passed regarding powerlifting. I was inducted into the Fayette County Hall of Fame. I was a Geezerjock of the year finalist by Geezerjock Magazine (national masters magazine) in the 60-69 year group. I set Alabama, regional, National, and World records to numerous to mention. I was the Alabama Powerlifting Hall of Fame Board Chairman for 2 years.

 

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

I met so many great people in powerlifting all over the United States and in Alabama. Many of those in Alabama are in the HOF.

 

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

I always want to be remembered as a lifter giving advice and I am always available. I still assist young lifters today. 

 

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

I always tell them to learn proper technique from someone who knows what proper technique is.

 

What are some of your contributions to the sport of powerlifting in Alabama?

I was a meet director at 9 meets in Fayette, AL hosting a couple of ADFPA state meets. One of which was one of the largest ever with 112 entries and 97 that competed in the meet. I am a NASA National Judge, and a WABDL World Judge. I have officiated at more than 30 meets.