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Being a bodybuilder lets you have the utmost respect and love from millions of people, even if you are a retired legend. All these emotions and supports help shape the best version of an athlete. Tom Platz, known for his famous leg muscles, the Quadfather, has been off the stage for a long while. However, his fans are nowhere near forgetting his masterpiece physique.

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After his massive nerve disorder, when everyone thought Platz wouldn’t be able to make a comeback and inspire his fans any longer, he dropped an innovative way of connecting with his fans.

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Tom Platz’s return to school communication

Only a few weeks ago, Tom had shared a new idea suggested by his wife, Cha. He expressed his desire to thank each and every fan who had supported him and, in order to build that communication, his wife suggested a way through handwritten letters. Tom instantly loved the idea and came forward to share it on Instagram. Weeks have gone by, and Tom now reveals yet another post dedicated to the replies he has received.

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In the video, he pronounces his happiness as he receives so much love and affection. He says, “I wanna thank you. People from all over the world have sent me hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of letters. Thank you so much.”

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However, as the video progresses, Tom alludes to his fans in a concerning way. Platz’s concern and look out for his fans have brought about a new wave of respect for him.

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In the video, following his expression of gratitude, Tom shares a few requests. As a loved bodybuilding entity he received many gifts from his fans when all he asked for was some letters. It started to worry the former bodybuilding beast. He asks his fans not to send him any more gifts, instead; he asks them to mention their return address so that he can write back to them. He remarks, “Half of you didn’t even include your return address. So, please send your letter again, I need the return address. I’ll send a response back to you.”

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It had only been a few weeks since Tom had announced his letter-writing idea. Within this small amount of time, he received so many responses that he was overjoyed to connect with his fans and re-live his youth. If you were given a chance to write to your favorite bodybuilder, who would you choose? Let us know in the comments.

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Pritha Halder

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Pritha Halder is a Golf writer at EssentiallySports. Specializing in covering the off-court life of PGA Tour players, she brings to life the drama, triumphs and challenges of the athletes in the game. Having completed her Bachelor's in English Language and Literature from a multidisciplinary university, Pritha started her career as a writer for a literary magazine, before delving into the world of golf. Her early interest in the sport blossomed after reading a New York Times article "Tiger Woods and the Game of Life." Since then, she's continued to immerse herself into the sport and learn its techniques so her articles can connect to the dedicated and passionate niche fanbase. In her free time, Pritha loves binging on sports animes, Haikyuu being one of her favorites.

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