The Missouri USAPL presents....
  Leroy Marsh Memorial Award Winners

Each year we give a special award to a lifter, coach, or volunteer who goes out of their way for the lifter. The award is dedicated to the memory of the late Leroy Marsh, National champion, meet director and National referee, who passed away in 1992 at the Teen Nationals. Lee was the partner of this author, so each year Dr. Mike and I decide on the recipient of this award. Here’s a quick rundown of those exemplifying qualities most like Lee from years past.

1993: Matt Whalig
1994: John Petroff & Mike Cissell
1995: George & Denise Huber
1996: Wally Strosnider
1997: Sam Greco
1998: Lance Bargatze
1999: Ted Zagurski
2000: James Bell
2001: Rick Fowler
2002: Pat Rankin

2002’s Leroy Marsh Award recipient is the none other than Pat Rankin. Each year, Mike and I decide each year who we think the recipient should be. After mutually agreeing on someone, we then present the award right after the benchpress when the house is still full. This year the award is presented to Pat Rankin for several reasons.

  As a longtime powerlifter and permanent fixture on the St. Louis lifting scene, Pat has made his mark in several areas. During the mid to late 1990's his lifting was superb. By 1999, he had captured 6 state titles, includeing a string of 5 consecutive titles from 95 to 99. From there, Pat ventured into Strongman training and began competitng in the popular sport that invloves flipping cars and lifting heavy stones. Turned off by the used of chemicals in both powerlifting and strongman, Pat formed the group called Athletes Against Steroids. His intentions were to point out to kids and teenagers, that it is possible through hard training to get strong, and that dangerous drugs were not needed. Around the same time, Pat gave up drinking and begun a major spiritual cleansing. Today he is regularly part of a bible study group and goes out of his way to promote good will and positivity with a hardcore edge. We are proud to be associated with Pat Rankin, a true lifter's lifter.



Lee Marsh
1936-1992

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