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Art Atwood. Maybe at ASC 05?
Hint 1: Turned pro as a SHW
2: Placed top ten in the Olympia twice
3: won a couple pro shows
4: Is now retired
From what I understand, Orville went under the knife for a simple tricep tear surgery repair.
I've heard several different stories about what happened, but I think it was a case of accidental anesthesiologist's mistake. Either too much anesthesia or the wrong kind (what ever the case may be) resulting in Orville Burke lying in a coma for several weeks.
When Mr. Burke finally came out of the coma sources say he hasn't been the same ever since.
On November 5 of 2002, Orville Burke, 6th place finisher at the 2001 Mr. Olympia and 9th place finisher at the 2002 Mr. Olympia competitions underwent surgery to repair a triceps injury which he suffered during a photo shoot for FLEX magazine. While under anesthetic, Orville experienced a seizure and went into a coma. From there, he was placed on life support machines.
Presently, Orville is feeling better and able to talk and walk. However, a career in competitive bodybuilding is now out of the question. He will be missed by those who follow the sport of bodybuilding. Orville was known as "The Walking Eclipse" and had one of the most impressive waist to shoulder ratio in the history of bodybuilding.
Orville Burke.
1). 1998 National Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships
Men: Earned Pro Card
Men: Super Heavyweight (Place: 1)
2). 2002 Mr O - 9th place
2001 Mr O - 6th place
3). 2001 IFBB Night of Champions - 1st place
2001 Toronto Pro - 1st place
4).
^ from bb.com and bodybuildingpro.com; it's a shame for what happend to him.
Ernie?