Al Turner, USA - known as the Godfather of Armwrestling for many
armwrestlers around the world.

Kevin Allen on Northeastboard.com: "Armwrestler, Referee, Trainer, Promoter, 11 Times World Champion. A man known as the Godfather of Armwrestling. Al's first contest was in 1972 at the World Championships. He was 41 year old at the time with 16 competitors in his weight class. Al came away as the World Champion and a long and bright career began. Al always said that he liked to meet new people and to have a chance to be the best in the sport. Al contended that strength was the most important aspect of the sport and he was able to prove his theory many times. Al would always try to help new armwrestlers. Many of the people that trained with Al went on to win many titles over the years. Al always believed that if he could beat your hand then he could beat you. He did a lot of curls. Al could do a one hand table curl of 217 pounds. In his years of competing he won 11 World Titles. Al won his last World Championship in Timmons, Ontario, Canada in 1985 at the age of 54. Al was a man that did a lot to bring the Sport of Armwrestling the recognition it deserves. Hopefully he will not be forgotten by the new generation of armwrestlers."

Read more about Al Turner here:

- Article 1 - Armwrestling.com

- Article 2 - Armwrestling.com

2010-01-12 Charlie