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Thomas Steven Platz (d. June 26, 1955, Fort Sill, Oklahoma) is an American former professional Bodybuilder and trainer. Also called "The Golden Eagle", "Quadfather" and Quadriceps muscles "Quadzilla".
Thomas Steven Platz is an American retired professional bodybuilder. He was known for his leg development, which in his prime measured over 30 inches, earning him the nickname The Quadfather.
Platz was the director of talent development for Vince McMahon's short-lived World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF). He ambushed the closing ceremonies of Mr. Olympia 1990 to announce its formation, after attending the event with McMahon as representatives of Bodybuilding Lifestyles magazine.
Early life
Tom Platz was born on June 26, 1955. Upon looking at Mr. Universe magazine at the age of 11 Tom decided to become a professional bodybuilder. At the age of 15, he weighed around 165 pounds. Later joined Armento’s Gym and was acquainted with Olympic weight lifters Norb Schemansky and Freddie Lowe and learned the proper way to squat. He developed strength and muscle mass rapidly.
Competition record
Bodybuilder
IFBB Mr. Olympia
8th IFBB Mr. Olympia 1979
8th IFBB Mr. Olympia 1980
3rd IFBB Mr. Olympia 1981
6th IFBB Mr. Olympia 1982
9th IFBB Mr. Olympia 1984
7th IFBB Mr. Olympia 1985
11th
IFBB Mr. Olympia 1986
World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships
3rd IFBB Mr. Universe 1978
World Pro Bodybuilding Championships
1st IFBB Mr. Universe 1980
AAU Teen Mr. America
2nd AAU Teen Mr. America 1974
AAU Mr. Southeastern USA
1st AAU Mr. Southeastern USA 1977
AAU Mr. Ironman
1st AAU Mr. Ironman 1973
AAU Mr. Adonis
1st AAU Mr. Adonis 1973
AAU Mr. Michigan
1st AAU Mr. Michigan 1975
Junior & Senior State Powerlifting Championships
1st AAU 220 Class Champ 1974
IFBB Night of Champions
12th IFBB Night of Champions 1980
IFBB Detroit Pro Invitational
6th Detroit Pro Invitational 1987
Filmography
Who Killed Johnny Love? (1998) .... Emcee
8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997) .... Head of Hugo
Flex...Body Love (1991)....Tom Steel, body builder
Book of Love (1990) .... Body Builder
Twins (1988) .... Granger Son #1
The Comeback (also known as Arnold Schwarzenegger - Total Rebuild to Mr. Olympia) (1980) .... Himself
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Thomas Steven Platz (d. June 26, 1955, Fort Sill, Oklahoma) is an American former professional Bodybuilder and trainer. Also called "The Golden Eagle", "Quadfather" and Quadriceps muscles "Quadzilla".
Thomas Steven Platz is an American retired professional bodybuilder. He was known for his leg development, which in his prime measured over 30 inches, earning him the nickname The Quadfather.
Platz was the director of talent development for Vince McMahon's short-lived World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF). He ambushed the closing ceremonies of Mr. Olympia 1990 to announce its formation, after attending the event with McMahon as representatives of Bodybuilding Lifestyles magazine.
Early life
Tom Platz was born on June 26, 1955. Upon looking at Mr. Universe magazine at the age of 11 Tom decided to become a professional bodybuilder. At the age of 15, he weighed around 165 pounds. Later joined Armento’s Gym and was acquainted with Olympic weight lifters Norb Schemansky and Freddie Lowe and learned the proper way to squat. He developed strength and muscle mass rapidly.
Competition record
Bodybuilder
IFBB Mr. Olympia
8th IFBB Mr. Olympia 1979
8th IFBB Mr. Olympia 1980
3rd IFBB Mr. Olympia 1981
6th IFBB Mr. Olympia 1982
9th IFBB Mr. Olympia 1984
7th IFBB Mr. Olympia 1985
11th
IFBB Mr. Olympia 1986
World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships
3rd IFBB Mr. Universe 1978
World Pro Bodybuilding Championships
1st IFBB Mr. Universe 1980
AAU Teen Mr. America
2nd AAU Teen Mr. America 1974
AAU Mr. Southeastern USA
1st AAU Mr. Southeastern USA 1977
AAU Mr. Ironman
1st AAU Mr. Ironman 1973
AAU Mr. Adonis
1st AAU Mr. Adonis 1973
AAU Mr. Michigan
1st AAU Mr. Michigan 1975
Junior & Senior State Powerlifting Championships
1st AAU 220 Class Champ 1974
IFBB Night of Champions
12th IFBB Night of Champions 1980
IFBB Detroit Pro Invitational
6th Detroit Pro Invitational 1987
Filmography
Who Killed Johnny Love? (1998) .... Emcee
8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997) .... Head of Hugo
Flex...Body Love (1991)....Tom Steel, body builder
Book of Love (1990) .... Body Builder
Twins (1988) .... Granger Son #1
The Comeback (also known as Arnold Schwarzenegger - Total Rebuild to Mr. Olympia) (1980) .... Himself