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Phil Grippaldi OS

WEBHe flunked a drug test at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. He retired from competition in 1977. Phil was the U.S. champ six times between 1967 and 1977, and Pan American …

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Kelly Kulick MS-BO

WEBShe decided to try once more, and if she failed again she would put her degree in health science to work and embark on a new career. In the tour qualifying competition in spring …

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John Grimek MS-WL

WEBHe also wrote for Strength & Health. John was revered for generosity and kindness. He mentored young weightlifters who trained with York, including Tommy Kono, who won …

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Phil Grippaldi MS-WL

WEBPhilip Salvatore Grippaldi was born September 27, 1946 in Newark and grew up in Belleville. As a boy, Phil got turned on to weightlifting by Mike Gubliano, a professional …

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Greg Montgomery FB

WEBGreg settled in the Detroit area and became a mortgage banker after leaving the game. He also became a vocal advocate in the field of mental health. In 2010, he …

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Melanie Balcomb BK

WEBMelanie was hired as an assistant at Texas Tech for the 2017–18 season, but resigned to attend to family health situation. She returned to the court as an assistant with Purdue in …

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Swede Hanson BXW

WEBDuring his post-wrestling days, Swede worked construction and also managed a bar. He became a huge Duke basketball fan, although he reportedly never …

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Horace Stoneham BB

WEBCharles Stoneham’s endless legal hassles and ill health made him a hands-off owner during the decade-and-a-half he controlled the team. When Horace inherited the Giants …

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Bill Parcells FB

WEBCiting health concerns, Bill announced his retirement after the game. Bill un-retired in 1993, accepting the head coaching job with the New England Patriots. He had a good …

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Andre Tipppett FB

WEBHe has a teaching certification and title of·Shihan (Master Instructor)·and is an advocate for men’s health. He also converted to Judaism, his wife Rhonda’s religion; his children …

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