Second generation pullers

[Elaine Blik]

With all this talk about about "armwrestling traits", it made me think of Ron Bath and his son, Ryan... I know I was impressed with his technique, as I'm sure many others were as well. It was like watching a mirror image of Ron. It was almost just as fun to watch Ron as Ryan was competing, to see the excitement in his face as well as just proud as heck of his son! That was cool!

My question, just how many veteran armwrestlers, as well as current pullers have "second generation" competitors? I have a few to name and just wondered how many are out there.

1) Mo Baker/Danya Baker
2) Malcom Cisco/Nicole Cisco OH/GA
3) Ron Bath/Ryan Bath GA
4) Charlie Cook/ (and son, can't think of his name right now, sorry!) both pulled at AAA Nationals FL
5) Bobbie Hopkins, sr/ Bobbie Hopkins, Jr. FL
6) Gil Tremblay/ (and daughter, name slips me now!) VT
7) Cleve Dean/ daughter, Teri Dean GA
8) Cliff Hall/ Lisa & Val Hall (NE)
9) Mike & Tammy Beggs/ (and sons, can't recall names)WA
10) Mr. Bagent/ Travis Bagent WV
11) Marcus Hicklin/Kevin Hicklin SC
12) Frank & Karen Bean/ Noelle Bean
13) Willie Reagan/ son, Boomer
14) John Brzenk, sr/John Brzenk, jr


of course, I'm sure there are many "Jr" pullers out there as well... I will start this list and I'm sure many parents out there will add their names to the list. Come on, this will be fun to see!

1) Elaine Blik/Rainee Blik (10 yrs old-pulling since age 4)
2) Dwayne Hanel/Austin Hanel- age 4!- NE

[leonard]

When John B won his first Worlds(175lbs), his dad made top 8 in his division(200lbs) with 90 pullers in the class. Single elim by the way. John was 18. ;D

[Elaine Blik]

DUH!!! I cannot believe that I didn't put the Brzenk's on the list! I will add them now! Just call me the "idiot for the day!"

[Catherine Zmoos]

Hi Elaine,

My son Rémy is only 2 years old but he's already participating to our training session every week.

He's watching us, copying every single move and training on his little table...

I should take a picture, it's so funny !!

Sounds great for the future ?!

Catherine

[Chris Coletti]

My son Michael is yet to lose on a table... He won "Get a Grip" and made the cover of the Armbender.

He will be pulling at the upcoming Kids US Championship on July 16th

[jamesretarides]

My son Noah already tells Pete Milano that he has no hook.

[Dwayne Hanel]

Elaine
Austin is 3 years old. He competed in the 0-4 year old class last weekend in Colorado.
Chris,
Michael's only undefeated because he's been duckin Austin. ha ha

[Karen Bean]

1) Mo Baker/Danya Baker
2) Malcom Cisco/Nicole Cisco OH/GA
3) Ron Bath/Ryan Bath GA
4) Charlie Cook/ (and son, can't think of his name right now, sorry!) both pulled at AAA Nationals FL
5) Bobbie Hopkins, sr/ Bobbie Hopkins, Jr. FL
6) Gil Tremblay/ (and daughter, name slips me now!) VT
7) Cleve Dean/ daughter, Teri Dean GA
8) Cliff Hall/ Lisa & Val Hall (NE)
9) Mike & Tammy Beggs/ (and sons, can't recall names)WA
10) Mr. Bagent/ Travis Bagent WV
11) Marcus Hicklin/Kevin Hicklin SC
12) Frank & Karen Bean/ Noelle Bean
13) Willie Reagan/ son, Boomer
14) John Brzenk, sr/John Brzenk, jr


1) Elaine Blik/Rainee Blik (10 yrs old-pulling since age 4)
2) Dwayne Hanel/Austin Hanel- age 4!- NE

Additional Info off the top of my head:
Frank & Karen Bean - daughters Noelle Bean & Natalie Shumate (TX & TN)
Bobby Hopkins - son Bobby Hopkins, Jr. & daughter Justina Hopkins
Christ Russakis - son Brandon Russakis, daughter Natasha Rivas, son Robert Russakis (FL)
Jim Shipman - son Ed Shipman (TX)
Bob Rogers - daughter Wendy Rogers (WV)
Gil Tremblay - daughter Kari Tremblay (VT)
Karen Curavoo - Both daughters (sorry for not remembering their names Karen)
Ed Jubinville - daughter Karyn Jubinville
Rick Laton - son Ryan Laton & daughter Hailey Laton
Michael Griffin - daughter Jessica Griffin
Ray Hennerichs - son Dallas Hennerichs

[Joyce King]

Hi there Elaine, nice to hear from you. My second generation are Cody and Jessica who have been armwrestling since 1999 and I also have a 9 year old granddaughter who has armwrestled in about 4 local tournaments. This is my stepsons daughter who I might add also amwrestles occasionally.

[Jean chicken wing Daigle]

How about a third generation.
Jean "chickenwing" Daigle [ Grandpa]
John Daigle [son]
Nick & kayla Daigle
We keep it in the family.

[Christ Russakis]

thanks karen!! i also have christos my oldest son and thanas one of my nephews!! at some tournys i have three of my son's amwrestling and three of my nephews!! and i love watching them and training them!! christ

[Michael Griffin]

Thank you Karen, Jessica was very proud to win at "Get a Grip" 2005 and hopes to continue on in the ladies open division soon. I also am traing my 11 year old son, Justin Griffin.
Keep them coming, because we love to see the Armwrestling family grow.
Michael "Animal" Griffin

[Elaine Blik]

Hey you guys! this is really fun to read about! Karen, I knew there were many more out there prior to "my time", I was just hoping someone would list them out. It appears to me that Christ Russakis should get an award for "keeping it in the family"! Also, Jean Daigle and Joyce King!... WOW 3 generations! James, I suppose that learing the "smack talk" is as important at that young age- that's pretty funny! All the kids who are following in their parents' footsteps is just fantastic!I would say that from the youth who participate in our events, 75% of them are second generation pullers... this guarantees a growing sport, I believe.

I need to add: JoeDee Asbury/ Kody Asbury (UT) Kody has developed into a strong force in the heavies, just like his dad. He's a great puller and he's only 20 or 21 now, I believe.

[John Shaw]

I've got a second generation pulling now. His name is
Tyler Shaw and he just turned 15. You can watch him
on Arm TV--The Winnemucca video-- He took 3rd in the
am 176-198 class. I'm a proud Dad! I can't describe
watching my boy pull, it's sooo intense.

[jamesretarides]

You pulled pretty darn well yourself out in Tahoe. Are you coming to Unifieds?