American Royal Grand Champions ???

KC_Bobby · 10-06-2010, 01:50 PM

Anyone have a list of past American Royal Grand Champions? I was thinking that this was Lotta Bull's 3rd, but yesterday found out it was their 4th!

Thought it would be nice to have a list of them. Here's the GC's that I've been able to come up with via Google:

Invitational
2010- Smokers Wild
2009- Pork Pullin Plowboys
2008- Joey Mac
2007- Great Grills O Fire
2006- Lotta Bull
2005- Great Grills O Fire
2004- Big Bob Gibson
2003- Four Men and a Pig
2002- Smokin in the Dark
2001-
2000- 3 Little Pigs
1999-
1998-
1997- 3 Little Pigs
1996-
1995- OK Joes
1994-
1993-
1992-
1991-
1990-
1989-
1988-

Open
2010- Lotta Bull
2009- Boondoggle BBQ
2008- Four Men and a Pig
2007- Bubba & Jeffs
2006- Habitual Smokers
2005- Lotta Bull
2004- Boys from Tornado Alley
2003-
2002- Lotta Bull
2001-
2000- Grillas
1999-
1998- 3 Little Pigs
1997-
1996-
1995-
1994-
1993- OK Joes
1992-
1991- Paul Kirk
1990-
1989-
1988-
1987-
1986-Ozark Billy Basters
1985-
1984-
1983-
1982-
1981-
1980-

Smokin Laker · 10-06-2010, 03:04 PM

1986 - Ozark Billy Basters

Scottie · 10-06-2010, 03:31 PM

I think Paul Kirk won the ARO in 1991. At least that was what I have read on the other forum...

ique · 10-06-2010, 03:49 PM

2004 Invitational Big Bob Gibson
2002 Invitational Smokin in the Dark

Diva Q · 10-06-2010, 04:58 PM

2003 Open Grillas
http://www.bbqdan.com/events/america...rall_open.html

mjl · 10-06-2010, 07:05 PM

Willingham's (from the jacket of his book)

1984 GC American Royal Open
1991 GC American Royal Invitational
1994 GC Farmland American Royal Invitational, not really sure what the Farmland distinction means.

ML

Plowboy · 10-06-2010, 07:09 PM

You have 2000 Open listed as Grillas. Grillas won in 2003. 2000 Open was Pig Newton.

Plowboy · 10-06-2010, 07:10 PM

I think Rib Stars won the 1985 open.

Edit: Rib Stars won 1982.

KC_Bobby · 10-06-2010, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plowboy

You have 2000 Open listed as Grillas. Grillas won in 2003. 2000 Open was Pig Newton.

I knew this - I saw the Grilla's sign and asked Mike. Me gets confused - now me fix.

KC_Bobby · 10-06-2010, 08:01 PM

Mod, can I be set up to edit my original post?

Invitational
2010- Smokers Wild
2009- Pork Pullin Plowboys
2008- Joey Mac
2007- Great Grills O Fire
2006- Lotta Bull
2005- Great Grills O Fire
2004- Big Bob Gibson
2003- Four Men and a Pig
2002- Smokin in the Dark
2001- Butt Rub
2000- 3 Little Pigs
1999-
1998-
1997- 3 Little Pigs
1996-
1995- OK Joes
1994- Willingham's (Farmland Division - was that the sponsor?)
1993-
1992-
1991- Willingham's
1990-
1989-
1988-

Open
2010- Lotta Bull
2009- Boondoggle BBQ
2008- Four Men and a Pig
2007- Bubba & Jeffs
2006- Habitual Smokers
2005- Lotta Bull
2004- Boys from Tornado Alley
2003- Grillas
2002- Lotta Bull
2001-
2000- Pig Newton
1999-
1998- 3 Little Pigs
1997-
1996-
1995-
1994-
1993- OK Joes
1992-
1991- Paul Kirk
1990-
1989-
1988-
1987-
1986- Ozark Billy Basters
1985-
1984- Willingham's
1983-
1982- Rib Stars
1981-
1980-

E Mellow · 10-06-2010, 08:31 PM

2001 invitational Buttrub.com
http://www.buttrub.com/tour.html#Awards

Neal · 10-06-2010, 09:12 PM

Weren't there "professional" and "amateur" divisions in the early days?
I think Rib Star's win was in the pro division, which I believe was made up of professional chefs and the like.

Plowboy · 10-06-2010, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal

Weren't there "professional" and "amateur" divisions in the early days?
I think Rib Star's win was in the pro division, which I believe was made up of professional chefs and the like.

Got me. I was just a wee lad. Richard was telling the story Friday night.

SmokinOkie · 10-07-2010, 10:51 AM

Head Country (Paul) says they've won the Invitational twice, listed 1994 as one invitational win.

Would be good to add the Jack Winners too

Maybe even Houston and MIM

Then we can really know who IS and is not a world champion :D

ique · 10-07-2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokinOkie

Would be good to add the Jack Winners too

Then we can really know who IS and is not a world champion :D

Here ya go

The Jack

2009 I-Que
2008 4 Legs Up BBQ
2007 Moonswiners
2006 cancersuckschicago.com
2005 Boys From Tornado Alley
2004 Mad Cows BBQ
2003 Smokin' Triggers
2002 Wee Willy's BBQ
2001 Twin Oak Smokin' Crew
2000 Smokin' Triggers
1999 Smokin' Guns
1998 Fat Boys BBQ
1997 Smokin' in the Boys Room
1996 Pyropigmaniacs
1995 Kamikaze Kooker
1994 Head Country BBQ II
1993 Oklahoma Joe's Hogmaniacs
1992 Apple City BBQ
1991 Eddy's Flower of the Fame
1990 Super Swine Sizzlers
1989 Team Kansas City

10-06-2010, 01:50 PM	#1
KC_Bobby Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: Gardner KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	American Royal Grand Champions ??? Anyone have a list of past American Royal Grand Champions? I was thinking that this was Lotta Bull's 3rd, but yesterday found out it was their 4th! Thought it would be nice to have a list of them. Here's the GC's that I've been able to come up with via Google: Invitational 2010- Smokers Wild 2009- Pork Pullin Plowboys 2008- Joey Mac 2007- Great Grills O Fire 2006- Lotta Bull 2005- Great Grills O Fire 2004- Big Bob Gibson 2003- Four Men and a Pig 2002- Smokin in the Dark 2001- 2000- 3 Little Pigs 1999- 1998- 1997- 3 Little Pigs 1996- 1995- OK Joes 1994- 1993- 1992- 1991- 1990- 1989- 1988- Open 2010- Lotta Bull 2009- Boondoggle BBQ 2008- Four Men and a Pig 2007- Bubba & Jeffs 2006- Habitual Smokers 2005- Lotta Bull 2004- Boys from Tornado Alley 2003- 2002- Lotta Bull 2001- 2000- Grillas 1999- 1998- 3 Little Pigs 1997- 1996- 1995- 1994- 1993- OK Joes 1992- 1991- Paul Kirk 1990- 1989- 1988- 1987- 1986-Ozark Billy Basters 1985- 1984- 1983- 1982- 1981- 1980- __________________ Boondoggle BBQ Country Smokers 450 Weber Smokey Mountain 18" Proud KCBS Member & Certified Judge Last edited by KC_Bobby; 10-06-2010 at 04:25 PM..

10-06-2010, 03:31 PM	#3
Scottie Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-03-06 Location: Chi-Town Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think Paul Kirk won the ARO in 1991. At least that was what I have read on the other forum... __________________ cancersuckschicago.com FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA BBQ TOUR Red Jambo one off FE 100 FEC 100 WSM Homer Simpson 22 " Weber Kettle Red 18 1/2" Weber Kettle Black 26 3/4" Weber Kettle

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Diva Q is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-20-07 Location: Barrie,ON,Canada eh! Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	2003 Open Grillas http://www.bbqdan.com/events/america...rall_open.html __________________ Diva Q Website Follow me on Twitter and like us on Facebook. Check out my new show BBQ Crawl ! Life is too short for bad BBQ®

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mjl On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-26-08 Location: Madison, Wi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Willingham's (from the jacket of his book) 1984 GC American Royal Open 1991 GC American Royal Invitational 1994 GC Farmland American Royal Invitational, not really sure what the Farmland distinction means. ML __________________ Jellyroll Jones BBQ - Madison, Wi

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Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You have 2000 Open listed as Grillas. Grillas won in 2003. 2000 Open was Pig Newton. __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

10-06-2010, 03:04 PM	#2
Smokin Laker Found some matches. Join Date: 02-09-10 Location: Camdenton, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	1986 - Ozark Billy Basters

10-06-2010, 03:49 PM	#4
ique is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-14-05 Location: New England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	2004 Invitational Big Bob Gibson 2002 Invitational Smokin in the Dark

10-06-2010, 07:10 PM	#8
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think Rib Stars won the 1985 open. Edit: Rib Stars won 1982. __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

10-06-2010, 08:01 PM	#10
KC_Bobby Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: Gardner KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Mod, can I be set up to edit my original post? Invitational 2010- Smokers Wild 2009- Pork Pullin Plowboys 2008- Joey Mac 2007- Great Grills O Fire 2006- Lotta Bull 2005- Great Grills O Fire 2004- Big Bob Gibson 2003- Four Men and a Pig 2002- Smokin in the Dark 2001- Butt Rub 2000- 3 Little Pigs 1999- 1998- 1997- 3 Little Pigs 1996- 1995- OK Joes 1994- Willingham's (Farmland Division - was that the sponsor?) 1993- 1992- 1991- Willingham's 1990- 1989- 1988- Open 2010- Lotta Bull 2009- Boondoggle BBQ 2008- Four Men and a Pig 2007- Bubba & Jeffs 2006- Habitual Smokers 2005- Lotta Bull 2004- Boys from Tornado Alley 2003- Grillas 2002- Lotta Bull 2001- 2000- Pig Newton 1999- 1998- 3 Little Pigs 1997- 1996- 1995- 1994- 1993- OK Joes 1992- 1991- Paul Kirk 1990- 1989- 1988- 1987- 1986- Ozark Billy Basters 1985- 1984- Willingham's 1983- 1982- Rib Stars 1981- 1980- __________________ Boondoggle BBQ Country Smokers 450 Weber Smokey Mountain 18" Proud KCBS Member & Certified Judge Last edited by KC_Bobby; 10-06-2010 at 08:34 PM..

10-06-2010, 08:31 PM	#11
E Mellow On the road to being a farker Join Date: 11-11-09 Location: St. Louis, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	2001 invitational Buttrub.com http://www.buttrub.com/tour.html#Awards

10-06-2010, 09:12 PM	#12
Neal Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-31-06 Location: Kansas City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Weren't there "professional" and "amateur" divisions in the early days? I think Rib Star's win was in the pro division, which I believe was made up of professional chefs and the like. __________________ Neal *Dodge County Smokers* KCBS CBJ *www.dodgecountysmokers.com* Custom Built Cooker / Weber Kettle /old New Braunfels offset in the backyard

10-07-2010, 10:51 AM	#14
SmokinOkie is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-02-08 Location: OKC OK Downloads: 2 Uploads: 2	Head Country (Paul) says they've won the Invitational twice, listed 1994 as one invitational win. Would be good to add the Jack Winners too Maybe even Houston and MIM Then we can really know who IS and is not a world champion :D

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