R.I.P. John Thomas Suggs 9/1/36 --2/1/22

[Mark Rippetoe]

My old friend Tommy Suggs died this morning at the age of 85. "Supe" -- (for "Super Suggs") as Starr called him for decades -- was a good man. He was very important to the iron game, one of the very best coaches in Olympic weightlifting back when we were good at it, and was just one helluva lot of fun too. He is survived by his loving wife Karen and far too many kids and grandkids. A toast tonight for Tommy Suggs!

[Chiaki Nitya]

Rip, thanks for exposing us to Tommy. I'd have never known about him if it weren't for you. RIP Tommy!

[3rdcoast_slope]

Thank you for introducing him to us. His memory and wisdom lives on.

[kpsmiley]

John Thomas "Tommy" Suggs, Jr. obituary link:

Obituary | John Thomas "Tommy" Suggs, Jr. | Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home

[Mark Rippetoe]

An excellent tribute to Supe.

[Johnsonville]

His interviews and technique videos on the ss YouTube channel are absolute gold. The classic York team are true American icons. Cheers to suggs.

[David A. Rowe]

A good man and a life lived well should be celebrated. I'll build a big fire and sip some whiskey my next day off.

[Robert Santana]

I'll pour a good one for him. Enjoyed the videos with Fox way back when and I still remember you pointing at the photo of his press set up, which improved my performance and coaching of the press. Legend indeed.

[John Petrizzo]

Very sad news. Aside from being a legend in the Iron Game, it sounds like he was a great guy. Rest in peace, Mr. Suggs.