Joe Rollino

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At 104, fit & spry Joe Rollino was the last classic strongman -- the sport of strength athletics, which evolved into modern bodybuilding. Standing 5'10" and weighing a mere 145 pounds, he was a fixture on Coney Island, known for feats of strength like 450 pound teeth lifts, or bending quarters with his fingers. Rollino also boxed in the 1920's as "Kid Dundee", and returned from World War II decorated with the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and three Purple Hearts. Joe Rollino never drank, never smoked, was a lifetime vegetarian and a confirmed bachelor. He died today after being struck by a minivan.

I thought this was sad; then I thought -- hey, he had a great, very long life. He died quickly and was spared lingering illness. Can any of us really wish for better?

Joe Rollino at his 103rd birthday party:

I was looking at the links and then thought the same thing - great assessment pie.

Though it turns out he was only 5'4" -- the MeFi poster screwed up.

No how tough you think you are, there's always a mini-van that's tougher.

God damn mini-vans...

I love my minivan. The third row folds completely into the floor.

Ooowww, how middleclass. :haha:

xoxoxoBruce;626148 wrote:

No how tough you think you are, there's always a mini-van that's tougher.

Only if Chuck Norris is driving.

Clodfobble;626151 wrote:

I love my minivan. The third row folds completely into the floor.

When you get rear-ended? That may be a design flaw. :cool: