Tab Thacker

Biography

Talmadge "Tab" Thacker was a standout wrestler and actor, winning the NCAA Division I heavyweight national championship in 1984 and appearing in films such as City Heat and Police Academy. His imposing size, standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 450 pounds, caught the attention of Clint Eastwood, who noticed him in Time magazine. Thacker's film career included notable roles in Wildcats and Identity Crisis.