Biography
Born: Elgin, IL June 1, 1945
HS: Elgin High School; Illinois HS Shot Put Champion - 1963; 4th in 1962
College: Middle Tennessee State; 3 time Ohio Valley Conference Shot Put Champion
Olympian: 1972 Shot Put; 6th place
Throwing Accomplishments
Here is a list of Brian's best throws year by year.
Here is a list of Brian's throws over 70'.
Brian first threw over 70 feet as a glider in 1972.
Brian set the Indoor World record of 70' 10 1/2" in 1973 (not recognized due to his professional status).
He last threw over 70 feet in 1985 at the age of 40. This still stands as an age group record.
Set the unofficial World Record of 75 feet in 1975. This was unofficial because Brian was a part of Professional Track.
Brian regained his amateur status in 1980.
Brian set the American Record of 72' 9" in 1984 at the Bruce Jenner Invitational.
Brian had personal bests of 204' in the discus, 180' in the hammer and 210' in the javelin.
Other Track & Field Accomplishments
Brian scored 5750 in the Ohio State Relays decathlon in 1971.
Brian high jumped 6' 6"; ran the 100M in 10.5; ran the 40 yard dash in 4.3 seconds.
Other Athletic Accomplishments
Brian was a highly successful Highland Games athlete. He still holds several records today.
Brian sparred with Muhammad Ali and trained as a professional wrestler under the legendary Verne Gagne.
Brian participated in several "Superstars" and "World's Strongest Man" competitions.
Brian dunked a 16 pound shot put.