Sunday, October 25, 2009

  • Tom Keating


    • Here's Tom Keating, who played his college ball at the University of Michigan, and who was drafted in the fifth round of the 1964 American Football League draft by the Buffalo Bills.

    He was doing very well, but halfway through his rookie season, Tom broke his ankle. Instead of "doing nothing" which was the usual solution to such a situation, Tom kept right on training and got a head start for the next season. In Buffalo, Tom trained at the York Athletic Club under the supervision of Ken Stoller.

    ...This paid off. Tom went on to play seven more seasons, earning All-Pro status in 1966 and 1967, and getting a Championship ring as a member of the AFL Oakland Raiders.

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    Posted by John Wood @ Sunday, October 25, 2009

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    Thursday, March 27, 2008

  • Doug Hepburn Presses the Jowett Dumbbell

    • Doug Hepburn Presses the Jowett DumbbellDoug Hepburn Presses the Jowett Dumbbell

    During his pro-wrestling career, Doug Hepburn often performed feats of strength in the ring. Here Doug presses the 169-1/2 pound George Jowett dumbbell overhead. This special dumbbell was said to have a handle "four-times" thicker than a normal dumbbell. -- Yet another incredible pressing feat from the great Canadian Strongman.

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