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Garry Frank Selected to MS State Hall Of Fame

Submitted by Staff on November 27, 2009 - 9:07am.

Garry Frank was recently inducted into the Mississippi State Bulldogs Sports Hall Of Fame at halftime ceremonies of their homecoming football game. Frank was the first to total 2500, 2600, 2700 and 2800+ pounds and has the highest masters bench press in powerlifting history (926 pounds).

Frank was a world class multi-sport athlete as well. He came to Mississippi State as a football player and shot put/discus thrower. Winning the NCAA national championships as a shot putter. He made the U.S. Olympic team but was not allowed to compete after playing in the Senior Bowl All-Star Game. Even though he did not accept the Senior Bowl pay check (the U.S. only sent amateurs then).

Frank entered school as a 260 pounds inside linebacker with 4.6 speed. As he grew bigger and bigger he moved to nose tackle and then to offensive line where he was drafted by the Denver Broncos.

He played in the NFL, European League, and Arena Football League during much of his earlier powerlifting career.

Frank is now President of the APF as well as being very active in high school powerlifting and football.

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Submitted by Brad Bell on November 27, 2009 - 9:34am. » quote

Gary Frank is a 100% class act.He is very much deserving of this honor.Being a high school strength coach and seeing first hand his genuine concern for the advancement of this great sport for our high school athletes with the time, energy and effort he puts forth,he is to be applauded.Gary thanks for all your hard work and congradulations. Billy Bell

Submitted by Sweeney-WPC (not verified) on November 27, 2009 - 12:38pm. » quote

Stunning career and achievements...we are very fortunate to have Gary as one of our leaders by example. Also he is a excellent family man!

Submitted by squat1000 on November 27, 2009 - 1:30pm. » quote

GARY,GREAT JOB! ALL THE HARD WORK PAYS OFF.YOU DO A GREAT JOB W/ RUNNING THE MEETS AND WORKING W/ THE KIDS. HOPEFULLY WE'LL GET A CHANCE TO COMPETE IN LA. SOMETIME IN 2010.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND TRAIN HARD. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY; WEST CARY BARBELL.

Submitted by bobgaynor (not verified) on November 27, 2009 - 2:22pm. » quote

Congrats Gary!!!

Submitted by msudog on November 27, 2009 - 2:29pm. » quote

from one msu dawg to another: Congratulations Garry.

Chad McMullin
Vicksburg, MS

Submitted by Ed Russ (not verified) on November 27, 2009 - 3:13pm. » quote

Gary, That is Awsome news Great Job!!

Submitted by mastermonster on November 27, 2009 - 4:02pm. » quote

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Very deserving of this honor! Thanks for all you do Garry!!!

Submitted by Gratton (not verified) on November 27, 2009 - 4:15pm. » quote

I truly believe Garry is the greatest heavyweight powerlifter of all time.In his day he was the Coan of the heavies--UNTOUCHABLE:)

Submitted by David Edgell (not verified) on November 28, 2009 - 1:52am. » quote

I met Gary for the first time in May 09. I can say that like the majority of powerlifters he is a total class act. You can tell he has the polish and grace that only come by 'being there, and doing that'. He is a legend, but not a legend in his own mind. And UNLIKE many in our sport he continues to give back more than he takes.

Congrats Gary (even though you don't get on the computer and will likely never see this, hopefully Mike M will print it out and show you).

You deserve these accolades and much more.

Thank You

Submitted by Ken Ufford on November 28, 2009 - 2:49am. » quote

Gary congrats those are some great accomplishments. You have been a champion in many areas of your life and are giving back to the kids. Nice job Ken Ufford

Submitted by Mike McDaniel on November 29, 2009 - 9:40pm. » quote

Congratulations Garry!

mike mcd
apf12766/wpc441

Submitted by Butch Dunn on December 2, 2009 - 12:05am. » quote

Congrats again big man!! See ya soon.

Butch Dunn

Submitted by CA (not verified) on December 2, 2009 - 12:21am. » quote

Why doesnt he compete anymore?? He was breaking records at almost every meet, then fell of the radar!