regionrat1 305 Posted January 27, 2017 Although he attended high school in NJ, the most dominant BIG MAN in history (with Indiana ties) is Bruce Baumgartner. 2x Olympic and 3x World heavyweight champ. you got dat one correct amundo !! 2 OldGoatGrappler and awood2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ILUV2PIN 60 Posted January 27, 2017 I just want the family genetics that the Robinsons have lol 2 awood2 and 800lbs Gorilla Mama reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IU1999 5 Posted January 27, 2017 Everyone forgetting about Mitch Sliga??? 4 rdrodd1, randalllynch, wescraft and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powerline 57 Posted January 28, 2017 Paris is a great young kid. But my bet goes with David Palmer with Delta, 2,1,1,1 - then signed with Iowa, believe he had issues with injury while there. Other guy I'd have to go with is Mark Whitehead - 1985- phenomenal athlete who focused on football and not wrestling year round. Was a NCAA runner-up at Northwestern in 89 or 90. Had he been strictly wrestling like kids today, look out. David Palmer Delta Class of 1982 Year by Year Record 9th: 29-2 10th: 20-0 11th: 29-0 12th: 32-0 Career: 111-2 Past Placements National 1982 178 Junior Freestyle Nationals 1st 1981 165 Junior Freestyle Nationals 3rdState 1982 177 State 1st 1981 167 State 1st 1980 167 State 1st 1979 155 State 2ndAwards and Honors 1993 IHSWCA Hall of Fame Wrestler 2 awood2 and BreakfastClub reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wescraft 29 Posted January 30, 2017 DJ radnovich??? 1 awood2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogleg 41 Posted January 31, 2017 DJ radnovich??? Already mentioned a couple times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeCoffey 39 Posted January 31, 2017 I think for 1 single year it would have to go to DJ. I don't believe he has the total body of work as some of the others mentioned. But again, for one single year DJ was super human. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FCFIGHTER170 685 Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) I think for 1 single year it would have to go to DJ. I don't believe he has the total body of work as some of the others mentioned. But again, for one single year DJ was super human. My coach told me he seen DJ get put on his back once a and literally done a sit up with the guy on top with a full half in...them rolled him and stuck em..that's STRONG Edited January 31, 2017 by FCFIGHTER170 1 awood2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awood2 87 Posted January 31, 2017 I head that mosquitoes don't bite DJ... out of RESPECT 1 FCFIGHTER170 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dmsmelby 11 Posted January 31, 2017 I was a freshman at Merrillville Dexter Larimore senior year. I never saw him warmup . (Stand up or jog around trying to get loose. ). He would sit down and stretch his calfs and hamstrings. I've never seen someone as dominant in any weight class as he was that year. He never was tested during the year, had pinned everyone's using a tight waist tilt. You should never get pinned in a tilt. 1 awood2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sgyorks 13 Posted January 31, 2017 Greg Wagner was ok 2 FCFIGHTER170 and Coach Peck reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wescraft 29 Posted January 31, 2017 My coach told me he seen DJ get put on his back once a and literally done a sit up with the guy on top with a full half in...them rolled him and stuck em..that's STRONG my coach said at the finals the chants of RADNOVICH were deafening. 1 FCFIGHTER170 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironbear 83 Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) To this day I still believe that David Palmer was the best high school wrestler to ever come out of Indiana. He blew his knee out his first year in college and we never got to see him become even greater. I was on David's team the first 2 years in high school before he transferred to Delta. Dave's Soph year he broke his back in a car wreck and still came back and won the state. I think before its done I say Mason is the best period. Edited February 5, 2017 by Ironbear 2 Powerline and Loki27 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrennanFan 122 Posted January 31, 2017 Anyone remember James Brimm from Evansville? He would do 360 takedowns. He was good. 1 awood2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FCFIGHTER170 685 Posted January 31, 2017 Anyone remember James Brimm from Evansville? He would do 360 takedowns. He was good. Yep, my best friend Nathan Pickle who was a monster in his own right wrestled him in the semis...Nathan is a very strong wrestler that went on to IU..he said Brimm was so fast and strong unlike anything he wrestled in HS...Nathan went on to beat some guy Named Jon Fitch to take 3rd that year in 96.. 1 awood2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
navy80 439 Posted January 31, 2017 my coach said at the finals the chants of RADNOVICH were deafening. It was intense! Couldn't imagine how his opponent felt! 1 FCFIGHTER170 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattM 870 Posted February 1, 2017 We've had a pretty good discussion of most Dominate Big Man. But, what would be considered the best "Big Man" championship match in state tournament history? Top ranked guys with lots of build heading into the match, action rather than just positioning the whole match, etc..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjifriggindolly 4 Posted February 4, 2017 I've definitely got some bias on this one, but if I remember correctly Day of Mishawaka at 215 pinned 95% of his opponents while also getting the fastest pin in state finals tournament history then followed it up with I think a 5th at fargo. That's quite a dominant season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 160 Posted February 4, 2017 I remember seeing Radnovich in the finals and remember the buzz around him all year. It's crazy how much buzz there was without even having social media then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdrodd1 87 Posted February 5, 2017 I remember watching him dunk at semistate during lunch break. Athletic freak. Awesome to watch too Chico and Cosgrove also put on the best show during warm ups at State as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderColfax 131 Posted February 5, 2017 Streck surely didn't move like a heavy. He was quick and strong. Very aggressive and a dominate top game. I'd say he should be in the talk for most dominate big men. Maybe not THE most dominate ever but to say "because he had losses" should discredit him from the talk. Definitely top 5 in my books. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TripleB 572 Posted February 5, 2017 Radnovich vs. Parris would be awesome. I'd love to see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWINfan 683 Posted February 5, 2017 Is DJ still in good enough shape to give Parris a challenge? My guess is no and my money would have to be on Mason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattM 870 Posted February 5, 2017 Is DJ still in good enough shape to give Parris a challenge? My guess is no and my money would have to be on Mason. Last I heard he was a police officer out in Oklahoma. But his physical condition may depend if he's still "walking the beat" or has progressed to a less physical role. I'm sure he's still an imposing sight if you run into him while in the act of committing a crime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indiana7 12 Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) What about Mayes from Boonville. I remember him being pretty awesome. Edited February 6, 2017 by Indiana7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
