Rick Zumwalt

Richard "Rick" Lee Zumwalt, Jr. (September 24, 1951 – March 19, 2003) was a professional world champion arm-wrestler and actor. He is known for playing the character of Bob 'Bull' Hurley in the 1987 Sylvester Stallone movie, Over the Top.

Life and Career
Zumwalt began armwrestling in the early 1970's because of restrictions on his sporting options due to asthma, and won multiple championships during his career. He was cast as Bob "Bull" Hurley in the 1987 Sylvester Stallone movie Over The Top, which helped bring the sport of armwrestling into popular culture, and led to Zumwalt being cast in later roles. By 1994, he was also performing as a strongman in Cirque de Soleil shows.

Later Life and Death
Zumalt spent much of his later years talking with kids about the dangers of drugs and alcohol that he had experienced in his own life.

Zumalt died on the morning of March 19, 2003 after suffering a major heart attack.