100 lbs. Its all I had.' He says the abuse lasted until he was 14, and he buried the horrific memories until he met his third wife, Jo Ann, whom he married 12 years ago. It was everywhere, Courson said in 2005. My dad still has a hard time believing it., He told his father only last year, and he has no intention of confronting his abuser. Klecko sells metal stairs in the Tri-State Area, and serves as a representative for various construction companies. United Press International. Klecko was an All-Pro twice, including in 1981, when he unofficially led the NFL with 20.5 sacks and finished second to Lawrence Taylor in the Defensive Player of the Year voting. Related: Strongest Pro Wrestlers of All Time, Set new goals, then achieve them. Drug Suspicions Still Dog Football. That equates to a 354.4 lb. Crews is the one person here who did official bench presses in a measured eventthe 1991 NFL Draft Combine. Teamwork is the solution. He has a long battle in front of him, but the one thing he has now that he didnt have before is his faith.. Im sick and Im scared. Sports Illustrated, p. 20. Many more NFL insiders of the time corroborated Courson and Klecko about steroid prevalence, collectively portraying that a significant amount of players used, if not a majority. Witnessed. This is a devastating loss for the Jets. Youre okay, its just a bruise. 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[12], Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 22:49, Professional Football Researchers Association, "Jets defense looking to regain glory days of Sack Exchange", "Time Has Come for Klecko to Go Into Hall of Fa", "Joe Klecko, Ken Riley, and Chuck Howley named as finalists for 2023 Hall of Fame induction", "SNY presents full slate of Jets coverage: Klecko joins SNY as NFL analyst", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Joe_Klecko&oldid=1142174180, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 22:49. But in a 1979 New York Times article, Sly said: I was working with Franco Columbo.At the end of a workout he said, Lets see you benchpress 200 pounds. I said, Im kind of tired and I hate to press, but he said, Just once, so I laid back and pressed 200. Mark Gastineau. Any medical care related to his neurological issues is covered by the NFL under the leagues 88 Plan. We didnt get involved because he was okay. But will Freeman McNeil's ankle enable him to play in that Thursday game? ''That's why nobody left the stands. "[6], Hall of Fame guard Joe DeLamielleure added that, "You can't think of his ten year period without him. Yes, the game Thursday in the Pontiac Silverdome, the Lions' annual Thanskgiving Day game. Klecko estimated a large majority of offensive and defensive linemen used steroids, and he believed the training method became commonplace in the NFL in the late seventies and increased during the next decade to the point where it became a major health issue, the book stated. ''We'll put Kenny Neil in there,'' Coach Walt Michaels said. Weve seen claims of a 475-lb. Abilene Reporter News: Greg Jaklewicz: Hans and Franz give way to Matt the Mighty (with weightlifting video), Dallas Morning News: Pilot Point powerlifter Matt Poursoltani looking to break state record in total pounds; 700-pound bench press will play big role. Unverified. Sports Illustrated, p. 38. But even before that Klecko dominated the NFL landscape. I had to do something. For the Jets, the Hall of Famers are Darrelle Revis and Joe Klecko, and for the Browns, Joe Thomas is a member of the 2023 induction class. Getty New York Jets legend Joe Klecko at his jersey retirement celebrating with old teammates. Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh Press. 270 lbs. The tendon on his right kneecap, which had bothered him since the start of training camp, had torn away from the bone. (227 kg.) ''When other teams put two men on him, I was free. ''We had some strange teams before,'' he said. He recently claimed his best bench press was 525, but legends can grow with time. Long arms hurt all three tall men from benching even more. Week One - 135 pounds x 3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3. Johnny Hector, out of Texas A&M, is in his third season with the Jets after having been their third-round choice in the 1983 draft. Hematology-Oncology Medical Associates, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA. Courson, S. (2005, March 7). Chapter 1: After a Year of High School Football, Young Klecko Finds a New Name in Semi-Pro Football. See the article in its original context from. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. ''Hey, we don't know what's going on tomorrow.''. Before going to Temple, and playing under Hall of Fame college coach Wayne Hardin (the former Navy coach who coached two Heisman Trophy winners in Joe Bellino '60 and Roger Staubach '63), Klecko played semi-pro football for the Aston (Pennsylvania) Knights of the Seaboard Football League and kept his eligibility by playing under the assumed name "Jim Jones" from the fictional "Poland University. All Rights Reserved. ''And they're a good defensive team. He and Jo Ann were in contact with her to wish her a happy birthday last week. October 15,1953 From free agency to the NFL Draft, here are some of the key dates for your calendar as we build-up to the 2023 season. HE has been a Jet longer than any of his teammates, which means he has suffered longer. Hall of Fame center Dwight Stephenson, in describing Klecko as a "great defensive lineman", considered him one of the two best interior linemen he had ever faced. According to a tweet by sportswriter Spencer Hall: For the record, Nellys bench press was around 270 at one point. Klecko moved from defensive end to defensive tackle in 1983, and was named to the Pro Bowl at his new position in 1983 and 1984. Its a big number, but Dave Bautista has been a big man for a long time. Spanish press hype up Barcelona's clash against . I used to bench press over 300 lbs. No steroid prescription was required, not for Steelers at this drugstore. By Start the ball rolling by posting a comment on this article! A Deep Dive into the Career of Jets Legendary DL Joe Klecko Chapter 3: After Racking Up 20.5 Sacks at DE in 1981, Klecko Suffers a Major Injury. Klecko said neither his last name or his father's legacy has been a burden. Defensive lineman Joe Klecko, a four-time Pro Bowler, played 11 of his 12 NFL seasons with the Jets. ''I planted the foot, that's when it happened, not when Hasselbeck fell on top of me,'' Joe Klecko said, and then his cherub face flashed a smile. If Joe Klecko had played one position for ten years, he'd have been considered one of the top two or three players at that position, whichever one it was. He was willing to play wherever he was needed. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. along with linemen Joe Klecko and Mark Gastineau of the Jets, Randy White and John Dutton of the Cowboys, Steve McMichael of the Bears, and Lyle Alzado, who played for the Broncos, Browns, and Raiders. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. He'll be in a cast four to five weeks.'' You put it out of your mind and you learn to use it to your advantage.". In 2017, her husband announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinsons, dementia and Alzheimers. But with a Thanksgiving Day game in Detroit, the Jets will learn just how strong they are. Poursoltani plays defensive tackle for the Pilot Point Bearcats football team. A federal grand jury has indicted 67 people, including former New York Jets football star Joe Klecko, in connection with a massive insurance fraud scheme. While training 300-style (lots of exercise circuits) for Man of Steel (2013), Henry Cavills higher-rep bench press set weights were said to be based on his ability to do a single with 300. Now operates a health club/gym in northern New Jersey. Copyright SteroidTimes.com. College football teammate, Leon Searcy, remembers Dwayne Johnson as a freshman: He was out-squatting and out-benching guys who had been there three to four years at Miami. (204 kg.) Watch highlights of the Jets Legend during his journey to Canton and induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. At the time, the early 80s, I was savvy I knew the game. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Then-Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom looks toward the team's bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in At least if you're talking about defensive linemen. Use me as an example, Gastineau says of his battle with cancer and childhood trauma. God blessed me with a short memory.. Cena was so close to the exclusive 500 Club. New York Jets great Joe Klecko said he does not want the four-time NFL MVP on the team and feared he may mess up the chemistry the team is building. ''He'll do a good job.'' He was the ECAC's Rookie of the Week on October 27, 1973, after Temple's 318 victory over the University of Delaware Blue Hens, in which he had five sacks and 15 tackles. By winning their four remaining games for what would be a 13-3 record, they would be assured of opening the Super Bowl XX playoffs at Giants Stadium, but to do that they must conquer the undefeated Chicago Bears, the Buffalo Bills and the Cleveland Browns as well as the Lions on Thursday. I'd love to have more time to recover from this game with the Patriots, but if we have to go into a game on Thursday, this is the best way. ''You could feel the pain going through his body. Unverified. How old is Joe Klecko? Born: We converted this to a one-rep max. Interview with author. Fans, however, ignored what this scene really meant. for several reps. Depending on how many several is, it equates to 95-105 for one. single. But I held it in for so long. '', Soon he hobbled out of the trainer's room and sat heavily on a wooden bench. He says it started when he was only 11. Garber, G. (2002, January 6). Abdul Salaam and Joe Klecko who, with Lyons, were the other three members of the "Sack Exchange" and Jets special teams coordinator Brant Boyer frequently check in on him. Consuming pills and taking injections like never before, he experienced abdominal cramps and increased irritability, but the performance enhancement paid immediate dividends for his particular job: Courson added about 15 pounds in lean body mass and his strength shot up. On December 26, 2004, during a halftime ceremony, the Jets honored Klecko by retiring his #73 jersey. Its very easy for people on the outside to criticize. (136 kg.) Gastineau in 1998 pleaded guilty to assaulting then-wife Patricia. It certainly seems like a Rocky-sized workout fanatic shouldve benched at least 285, but, based on Stallones own contemporary account, 385-400 is dubious. Now comes Joe's son, Dan, a 6-1, 276-pound defensive end who has quickly become one of the most feared and respected linemen in the Big East. Ep 107: Aaron Rodgers Update: Dueling Reports On State of Relationship With Packers. Alzado, L. (1991, July 8). To play a juiced bodybuilder in No Pain, No Gain (2013), the 58 Mark Wahlberg increased his bodyweight from 165 to 205 in seven weeks and claims to have similarly upped his bench press to an impressive 335. I figured I'd take my chances with it.''. Former players Chucky Howley, Joe Klecko and Ken Riley were named senior finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023. ''I thought it was bad, I thought the whole knee was torn up. Joe Klecko weighed 263 lbs (119 kg) when playing. As a defensive lineman for the Jets, Joe Klecko's job was to wreck things for . When was Joe Klecko born? However, he was a workout fiend, and a 2015 Muscle & Fitness profile mentioned him incline-pressing 275 for reps, observed by the articles author, so 50 may indeed be in da 400 Club. 65% of this max yields a starting weight of 130 pounds, which we shall round up to 135 pounds for this example. plates. (150 kg.) Player in 2023 In his 1991 autobiography False Glory, Courson declared unequivocally that 75 percent of his offensive line mates in Pittsburgh used anabolic steroids at least once. Note: sacks prior to 1982 are not official. The Hulk is in a virtual tie with The Rock and Bautista. Gonna test my max in a couple weeks. (20 x 225 = 375 x 1) In a response to the tweet, LL Cool J, a long-time gym rat, claimed his personal best was 405. At the end of the 2023 workout, he also benched 335-lbs. After missing Temple's opening-season 34-7 victory over Division I-AA Richmond, Klecko said he felt comfortable last week against Oregon State. Joe Klecko was a DE, DT and NT who played 12 seasons in the NFL from 1977 . A five-time Pro Bowler, he was one of the quickest and most feared pass rushers of his generation; he was the first player to lead the NFL in sacks in consecutive seasons. Steroids: A Problem of Huge Dimensions. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? However, Mr Newton said Allen's 700-pound attempt wasn't an officially-sanctioned event. It wasn't spectacular. That basically says it all, doesn't it? In 1993, Klecko was sentenced to three months in prison for perjury in an insurance fraud case. ''He'll be out eight to 12 weeks. Johnny Hector rushed for 80 yards on 21 carries but the Jets lost, 20-13. Joe Klecko winced as he got up, then he leaned on the crutches and hobbled out the door toward the chartered bus that was waiting to take the Jets to Logan Airport for their flight back to La Guardia Airport. Then, he successfully lifted 650. It wasn't pretty. Klecko, a defensive lineman, was a star for the Temple Owls in college and a part of the renowned "New York Sack Exchange" for the New York Jets. Rival NFL players called Pittsburgh the Steroid Team, but league-wide abuse rendered that charge hypocritical. The question for Klecko and the Owls is whether they'll have time to develop confidence and stick with a game plan against UM. Nearby, the Jets' chairman, Leon Hess, stared at Joe Klecko and wondered what others were wondering - with or without the players' strike that might begin tomorrow, can the Jets survive Joe Klecko's absence and qualify for the American Conference playoffs? Actor: The Cannonball Run. There's not another player who went to the Pro Bowl at three different positions. Back in the locker room his ailing ankle then was ''frozen,'' as Dr. James Nicholas later explained. SHARES. I wouldnt just pop needles into my butt without thinking.. Mini Bio (1) Klecko earned NFL All-Pro honors at an unprecedented three posistions - Defensive End, Defensive Tackle and Nose Guard. The son of a truck driver and hailing from the Rust Belt, Joe Klecko played with a hardened, blue-collar ethos. We set out to figure out exactly how much some of those jacked stars could, at their best, bench for one rep. A few rules: Celebrity status is limited to actors and musicisians. Strong enough for the Jets to be alone atop the American Conference East with a 9-3 record, a game ahead of both the Patriots and the Miami Dolphins. Anyone can read what you share. Long before todays constant, contrived on-field celebrations, Gastineaus exuberant, never-before-seen sack dances ignited the fans and a national debate on sportsmanship. Unverified. Its possible but unconfirmed. Lots of hard work and lots of eggs. Whats the truth? Klecko earned NFL All-Pro honors at an unprecedented three posistions - Defensive End, Defensive Tackle and Nose Guard. Joseph Edward Klecko (born October 15, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the New York Jets. This one bench presses 520 pounds. Fisher, M. (2005, July 10). She had him and went to Milan, Gastineau recalls. Draft: New York Jets in the 6th round (144th overall) of the 1977 NFL Draft. I look around and I think, should I be packing this stuff up? After 18 months of weight-training and eating high-protein to transform his physique, Majors claimed his max bench press was probably 340 pounds., Related: Jonathan Majors Workout and Diet Tips. The Jets switched to a 34 defensive alignment in 1985, forcing Klecko to learn a new position, nose tackle. We gave him three good incline reps to calculate his one-rep bench press (typically, youre about 80% as strong in the incline as the flat press). TheRanchReport.com/Scout.com. Associated Press. Suddenly, he lost his balance and gasped. Unverified. He was ultimately sentenced to serve 18 months at Rikers Island for the attack, but was let out after three months and placed in a drug-treatment program. Landrys strength program had a confirmed steroid user as a coach, and at least one of his juicing players was bound for Canton, the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Joe Klecko's wait for a Hall of Fame nod has been a long time. Related: Dave Bautista Workout & Diet Tips. We usually get together after the games and go over things.". A Klecko? Thats an impressive 71% more than Kevin Harts bodyweight. 450 lbs. 500 lbs. [2], Klecko was drafted by the New York Jets in the sixth round (144th overall) of the 1977 NFL Draft. Maybe cancer has made me confront it.. Verified. He is simply built in a way that allows him to build extremely powerful muscles. (202 kg.) video. Bouchette, E. (1985, May 15). "That," Lapham says of Munoz-Klecko, "was something to see." MUNOZ: "Klecko was the . We need to get Joe Klecko in the Hall of Fame."[6]. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. ESPN.com [Online]. ''Watching Freeman in the warmup, I didn't think he'd be able to play, he was favoring his ankle,'' Johnny Hector said. Joe Klecko Bio, Position, Number, Bench Press, Movies, Family, Stats, Instagram. Unverified. He also appeared on EWTN Life On The Rock show. Its just that impressive,' he told MailOnline. ''Marty Lyons tied up John Hannah for so long,'' Joe Klecko said, referring to the Jets' defensive tackle and the Patriots' guard, ''I was able to come real clean.''. Watch the Jets WR speaks with reporters after winning the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award at NFL Honors in Phoenix . I just want to get through that. Johnson, W.O., Lieber, J., & Keteyian, A. In a 2018 video, Hemsworth reps out bench presses with 195. Unable to stand, he tumbled backward as Hasselbeck fell on top of him. PERSONAL. Its the clichd question for anyone who obviously lifts. Cobb, C. (1993, May 24). But its different when its your livelihood, when its your job to keep a genetic mutation from getting into your backfield.. And he said . Jets legend Joe Klecko was named a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 on Thursday, 35 years after retiring from the game. ''But our defensive coordinator, Bud Carson, made some good calls for us.''. Klecko and his wife, Debbie, currently reside in Colts Neck, New Jersey, and have five children, one of whom, Dan, was an NFL defensive tackle for the New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, and Philadelphia Eagles. Klecko was uninjured in the accident.[10]. Kenny Neil doesn't own a seat on the New York Sack Exchange that dominates the Jets' defensive unit. "I think it was maybe in high school when I even last thought of that," Klecko said. In his five carries, the running back who had been the A.F.C. You take a defensive end and put him at nose tackle and he's just as good there, that's a great player. Marty Lyons held that belt until Joe Klecko plopped into a seat on the bus. And he said team owner Christopher Johnson has been a great support., Mark realizes, like all of us, that were closer to the end than the beginning, Lyons told ESPN. ''It's going to hurt me,'' Mark Gastineau said. NFL News / Full Press Coverage / August 19. He takes care of me.. Because this was part of an exhausting eight sets of bench presses (and was at least a 10-rep set), weve estimated Thors one-rep strength then at 300. [11] Klecko was a guest on Blessed2Play hosted by Ron Meyer where he talked about his Catholic faith and career in the NFL. Courson quietly scanned the inventory, reading labels on plastic bottles and vials, asking nothing of the compliant pharmacist hovering nearby. 330 lbs. We've seen claims of a 475-lb. By RICH CIMINI. Bob Reese said. While Klecko has been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame several times, he has not been enshrined. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. VIEWS. Do you have a sports website? Jan 17, 2009 at 6:06 pm. All rights reserved. It wasn't spectacular. Related: Michael B. Jordan Workout and Diet Tips. Blount, R., Jr. (1974). #AllTimeBest #NeverGiveUp pic.twitter.com/XeIDpvY8ME. [Dorsey] said, 'Maybe next year. False Glory. Management, in fact, had long publicly purported that performance-enhancing drugs were under control in the league, a problem of the past, and were not proven to work. Download dan . Related: Chris Hemsworth: Workout and Diet, 300 lbs. If their purported best is within the last 10 years, weve generously gone with can bench press. Otherwise, its could bench press. So, lets get on with it. [4] Klecko spent the 1986-87 offseason recovering from knee surgery. When the Jets opposed the Patriots five weeks ago, Freeman McNeil was unable to play because of damaged ribs. Klecko won the Defensive Player of the Year award from UPI and finished as runner-up to future Pro Football Hall of Famer LAWRENCE TAYLOR for that award from the Associated Press. He played college football for the Temple Owls and was a member of the Jets' famed "New York Sack Exchange". Weve often estimated one-rep maxes from multi-rep sets (and rounded these up if the sets were part of exercise circuits) using a one-rep calculator. Telephone interview with author. Updated. At least it's not the ligaments, that's good to know. (109 kg.) ''Don't put any weight on it,'' Dr. Nicholas called. Hear from Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees Darrelle Revis and Joe Klecko at NFL Honors. Klecko became just the third New York Jet to have his number retired, joining Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath and Hall of Fame wide receiver Don Maynard. In 2009, Eric Bana, who starred in 2003s Hulk, said, I used to lift very heavy weights in my mid-twenties. But with two bullmoose defensive units locking antlers with first place in their division at stake, it was pro football at its brutal best. Now it is time to free himself of other burdens. Barry Newton, the President of the Texas High School Powerlifting Association, said the feat is even rarer than an NBA player scoring 70 points in a game or a baseball player hitting 70 home runs in a season. They currently live on Gastineaus NFL pension and money from appearances and autograph signings. Klecko was honored with his first All-Pro selection. He had 6.5 sacks last season. Disputed. Jets general manager provides an offseason update at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Joe Klecko, a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, was one of the most dominant defensive linemen of the 1980s. Klecko was not charged or ticketed. I never know when he might get hurt in the game, so I've got to be ready to play.''. How much did Joe Klecko weigh when playing? squat and 410-lb. Following the season, Klecko retired due to chronic knee problems. (1985, May 13). deadlift all in the same workout for a 1000-lb. How much can you bench? inChester,PA, Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 76 (509th overall since 1960). (FullList), PFR HOF Monitor: 46.58 (39th among DT, average HOF DT is 105.38). In November 1981, Klecko, Gastineau, Salaam and Lyons were invited to ring the ceremonial opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, which served as the inspiration for their nickname.[3]. ''But we're riding a wave. Decades later, media and politicians fretted, rather fashionably, over muscle dopings effects on records in baseballafter winning in pro football was affected through the TV age. The big 5-0-0 might have been rounded up, but Arnold certainly was in that neighborhood. When he screamed, I knew he had to be hurting.''. His hands are big, everything is like me. 325 lbs. The doctor told me that he could fix it by immobilizing the knee, putting it in a cast for eight weeks, but I didn't want to do that. Was always considered one of the strongest men in the NFL during his playing days. '', Joe Klecko has been a truck driver and now owns a trucking firm. 405 lbs. Former Jets All-Pro defensive lineman Joe Klecko . Buy Jets Tickets. 300 lbs. Chuck Howley, Joe Klecko and Ken Riley have moved to the final step in the selection process for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. Our plate got full, Gastineau says. GLASSBORO, N.J. - Former NFL star and Christian speaker, Joe Klecko, had the honor of giving the keynote speech to a group of 50 men at the Catholic Men's Conference, held on Sept. 14 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish, in Glassboro, N.J. Your inbox approves The power couples & . The anabolic era was flying out of control, forever perhaps, and many players were preparing themselves, becoming equipped, to whip King Kong. Gastineau, who declined to go into detail about the abuse or his abuser, says he will be writing more about the ordeal in his memoir, which he is currently working on with a ghostwriter. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader. Perfectly respectable.. Stamford, CT: Longmeadow Press. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Aug 13, 2022 at 11:00 am. ''But we're so close, I had to go out there,'' Marty Lyons said. Wrestler/actor John Cena was 38, and those are 25 kg. Several minutes after the other Jets had been introduced, Freeman McNeil emerged from the locker-room tunnel with Bob Reese, the Jets' trainer, and walked to the bench area. ''It's going to be a mental game Thursday, the guys can't feel sorry for themselves,'' Joe Klecko was saying now. Could he bench more in later years? ''He planted his leg,'' Dr. James Nicholas, the Jets' orthopedist, was saying now in their locker room. But with mounting medical bills they found themselves drowning. in a powerlifting meet when he was 20, but his strength likely peaked a few years later when he was winning Mr. Olympias. Joe Klecko was named as one of the inductee's for the 2023 Hall of Fame class . (154 kg.) Can you imagine, somebody like myself, a football player, a big bad guy, getting raped at that age? Courson, S. (2005, June 22). Like many primary caretakers, Jo Ann is overwhelmed both physically and emotionally. Today Joe travels the united states giving a timeless message on faith, sports and what it takes to be a champion for God. For this example, we will use a lifter with a 200 pound bench press max. Gastineau wants to help people by speaking of his own battles. His latest health ordeal has made him more reflective about a colorful life that saw him go from Southwest farmboy to the toast of the Big Apple, where he became a cornerstone of the Jets franchise and an NFL lightning rod. SHARE 67 PEOPLE, INCLUDING FOOTBALL STAR, ACCUSED OF INSURANCE FRAUD SCHEME. . Anyone can read what you share. Hall of Fame: Inducted as United Press International [Online]. He tells me I love you dad. Gastineau had suffered headaches, but they never expected such a devastating diagnosis because he wasnt exhibiting any of the typical symptoms. 405 lbs. Courson picked out other compounds, human chorionic gonadotropin to stimulate testosterone production, anti-estrogens to counter side effects of cycling on anabolic androgens; he then finished with a box of hypodermic needle-syringes. For younger New York Jets fans who never saw Joe Klecko play, it's important to gain an understanding of who he was in his day.. For years, older fans would complain around Super Bowl Sunday that Klecko was once again snubbed from the Hall of Fame, while their younger counterparts would shrug and say, "Meh." '', See the article in its original context from. But yesterday Johnny Hector was their workhorse, producing his 97 yards on 29 carries, including the last six plays on their final series in the final quarter. Joe Klecko weighed 263 lbs (119 kg) when playing. And Allen, a Hall of Fame player, didn't have the precision that Poursoltani displayed. Thats why for people to deny it was out there, you had to live in a bubble.. Unverified. In his 2005 fitness book Sly Moves, Stallone claims to have been able to bench press 385-400 before tearing his pec in a bench press contest with his trainer, Franco Columbu, prepping for Rocky II (1979). They speak a few times a week. The tendon on his right kneecap, which had bothered him since the start of training camp, had torn away from the bone. 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