Do you know Kenny Flynn?

[A L L E N F I S H E R]

Hi Kenny

I thought it would be a good idea for you to introduce yourself to the members here. Lot of people know you and your accomplishments, but there are lots who don't know. The spot light is on you Kenny.

[Kenny Flynn]

Hello Allen, I'm feeling a little bit of "board fright" right now. I didn't expect this, but here goes. I have been together with my wife since November of 1985. I am the father of five kids. Three girls and two boys ranging from ages 14 years to 2 years.

I started competing in armwrestling in February 1988 at Dave Motz's Ohio State Sit-down Championships. I was active in the sport for about 8 years. Since 1996 I have pulled in about one, maybe two tournaments close to home each year. For a little over a year, I have been working out and attending more tournaments. My 10-year old son, Tucker, has got the bug, and he is also my biggest fan, and me his. We plan on attending more tournaments in the future, mostly the ones with kids' classes. I appreciate your asking. I have been a very big fan of yours for a long time.

[Kevin Allen]

WoW , Allen I was thinkin about doin this myself, I know Kenny Flynn, I have been watchin him armwrestle since my teen yrs ,I have competed in Dave Motz contest thru the yrs an watched alot of GREAT Armwrestlers from Ohio, an Kenny stuck out to me , he was the guy that always slapped Greg Thompson to get him pyched for his matches , They were people I looked up too an thought , Man these dudes aint fkn around , Me an Allen Fisher even talked about U ( Kenny ) one day on the phone , I told him , U were the first an only person who gave me an injury in the sport , I asked him what to do for my injured wrist , Thanks to U, He gave me great advice, I had the oppurtunity to practice with Kenny last year , an he gave me some great advice an motivation, A TRUE CLASS ACT an a Armwrestling Pioneer from OHIO, hope U stay strong , healthy , an keep doin what u have been doin for our Sport,

When I get healthy I wanna try u again too , Kenny

[Josh Handeland]

I remember your son from the Harley Pull, he told me and my friend on Saturday that he was going to wins the kids division (on Sunday). Nice to know more about you.

[Neil Pickup]

Tucker has the tools and the right instructor / role Model Kenny.

He looks good at the table and isn't afraid to go after it either.

Good Luck to the lad mate

I was really happy to see you back in the mix in Colombus after so long mate, glad your back Kenny.

All the best mate

Neil

[Christina Casto]

I have Known Kenny for probably 12 years now. My family have really gotten to know him inthe last 5 very well. My husband Doug and son Andrew have had the unwelcomed priviledge to wrestle in his class at times. lol. Kenny is a very upstanding person and a wonderful ambassador for this sport. I was having lunch with him and Tucker on friday and just to listen to tucker I can see my son Andrew in him. He really has the drive and the hunger for the sport and to learn it the right way. I told Tucker that he need to listen tto his dad and that he would be learning from the best.

Kenny is a great guy.

[Karen Bean]

Kenny WHO? Who is this guy? Where did he come from? How long has he been around?

WHAT? He basically retired since he stopped traveling for a while and now he's trying to come back? GET A ROPE!

Remember being young................Remember no gray hair.................Remember the fun times.......................Remember.............................You know what Frank & I think and how we feel about YOU! Hope to see you soon.

[Shane Vasquez]

What can i say about this guy? I've know who Kenny was since 96 when he beat my coach Craig Mcsherry at the AA nationals...after that i was Not a fan of this guy at all?LOL Just kidding!
But seriously this guy is great..If you dont know him,get to know him..Over the years Kenny and I have started to become friends and I'm glad to have him around..I've gotten alot of good advice from this man on the table and off.. I have had many practices at my house that he has been to and anytime he was there I watched and listened to everything he said or did just because i knew he was full of Knowledge..He's been around longer then maybe some of you think and its AWESOME that he is back! I look foward to many more years of hanging out with Kenny! Kenny is a very inspiring person!! Glad your back for a while!!

Now Tucker on the other hand...stay clear of this kid
I have seen him pull in a few tournaments and you can see it in his eyes that he wants it bad! Tucker loves the sport more than any other kid i know involved in it today.
He's lucky enough to have such a great teacher besides,But you can tell Tucker wants to be so good to impress his Dad...I love it..When you talk to him about the sport or his Dad he really listens to ya as he acts like a sponge just taking everything in.
A funny thing i seen back in December at Mike West's tournament was after the event Kenny was chatting with a few friends away from the table and Here was Tucker Standing up to the table calling people over to come pull with him..He was having a blast! and i dont see many kids like him wanting to pull the way he was! My Daughter was in his class and he even went and got her up to the table because he said he never got to pull her and he wanted to..Not to many out there like him.The two of them are lucky to have each other...Tucker might be Kennys Number 1 fan but he will also play the role of Being Kenny's Number 1 Critic..lol...Whch helps Kenny stay on top of his Game!
I hope I'm Atleast half as good as he is when i get to be where he is at today!
Great Friend
Great Father
Great Puller..

[A L L E N F I S H E R]

Wow, this is really cool!
This really does give us some good insight on people on this Message Board. Thanks so much for all the the good and encouraging words about Kenny. Now you can be embarrassed Kenny. LOL
I think is a good idea to continue. It's a good way for everyone to get to know who's who.

[George Deible]

I remember the 1988 sit down at Little York Tavern, I still have the T-shirt and some pictures, some very tuff pullers came to this annual event. I have had the chance to see Ken pull threw the years and he has always been a true sportsman. Always a pleasure to see you pull & talk to you Kenny.

[Heather Battles]

1988 Little York Tavern those were the days!!! I was 19 and pulling back then. Loved sit down tournaments. Yes Kenny Beat up my Dad in 96 but that wasnt the first time or the last. Kenny is a great guy and I can honestly say I have known him since I was a teenager!!!!!!!!
Glad you are back competing again.

[Marvin Berry]

I first met Kenny at the Boone county fair in KY 1989, my first tournament. He is a gentle giant until you get at the table and then he's BEAST! Someone I will always look up to.
He has so much arm wrestling knowledge, but always humble enough to ask someone else for advise. I'm glad to be his friend.

[Kenny Flynn]

THANKS to all of you for your kind words. As i sit here reading all of your Posts literally with Tears in my eyes,I finally feel a Real sense of achievement in my armwrestling career.I truely did not see this coming Allen when you first made this post. I can honestly say that this is the Best Day by far that i have Ever had in armwrestling. ALLEN FISHER THANK YOU SO MUCH , for this JOY that you brought into my life. This hit my HEART!!!! YOU are a TRUE LEGEND on and off the table!!!!!!!!THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR KIND WORDS!!!!!!!!!

[Marvin Berry]

Give honor to where honor is due. Thats from the good book.

[Randy Edgington]

Kenny don't know if you remember me or not, but met you at some tournaments a few years ago. But I used to train with Dave Motz and one time he had me go to a so called tournament with him up in Lima Ohio. I asked where we were going? He said to the prison. I said ok? He had me do a round robin tournament with the inmates, my freakin arm was cooked! He told me afterwards when he was laughing and said yeah I brought Kenny up here the year before! Didn't know if you'd remember that or not.