https://www.youtube.com/@bodybuildingworld.<br />https://www.youtube.com/@networkmovies<br />https://www.dailymotion.com/networkmovies1<br /><br />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".<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br />Early life<br />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.<br /><br />Competition record<br />Bodybuilder<br />IFBB Mr. Olympia<br />8th IFBB Mr. Olympia 1979 <br />8th IFBB Mr. Olympia 1980 <br />3rd IFBB Mr. Olympia 1981 <br />6th IFBB Mr. Olympia 1982 <br />9th IFBB Mr. Olympia 1984 <br />7th IFBB Mr. Olympia 1985 <br />11th <br />IFBB Mr. Olympia 1986<br />World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships<br />3rd IFBB Mr. Universe 1978 <br /><br />World Pro Bodybuilding Championships<br />1st IFBB Mr. Universe 1980 <br /><br />AAU Teen Mr. America<br />2nd AAU Teen Mr. America 1974 <br /><br />AAU Mr. Southeastern USA<br />1st AAU Mr. Southeastern USA 1977 <br /><br />AAU Mr. Ironman<br />1st AAU Mr. Ironman 1973 <br /><br />AAU Mr. Adonis<br />1st AAU Mr. Adonis 1973 <br /><br />AAU Mr. Michigan<br />1st AAU Mr. Michigan 1975 <br /><br />Junior & Senior State Powerlifting Championships<br />1st AAU 220 Class Champ 1974 <br /><br />IFBB Night of Champions<br />12th IFBB Night of Champions 1980<br />IFBB Detroit Pro Invitational<br />6th Detroit Pro Invitational 1987 <br /><br />Filmography<br />Who Killed Johnny Love? (1998) .... Emcee<br />8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997) .... Head of Hugo<br />Flex...Body Love (1991)....Tom Steel, body builder<br />Book of Love (1990) .... Body Builder<br />Twins (1988) .... Granger Son #1<br />The Comeback (also known as Arnold Schwarzenegger - Total Rebuild to Mr. Olympia) (1980) .... Himself