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Brooklyn Cyclones and Applebee's Hosted Boneless Chicken Wing Eating Contest

Published on August 16, 2004 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release


Brooklyn, NY, August 16, 2004 -Ferocious appetites and hungry determination filled KeySpan Park on Sunday, August 15th at the Brooklyn Cyclones and Applebee's Boneless Chicken Wing Contest. Top eaters from around the United States gorged themselves methodically and recklessly at 4:30 PM before the Cyclones victory over Cal Ripken's Aberdeen IronBirds. No bones, no table manners just tasty juicy meat (and a lot of it) for these wing-men.

Chief Executive Officer of Apple-Metro, Inc. Zane Tankel, said, "We were proud to support this hometown tradition and to offer our hearty support and delicious chicken wings for the cause. The Cyclones are a big part of our neighborhood and we at Applebee's salute the team and spirit of fun connected with this event."

"Gentleman" Joe Menchetti, Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman and Eddie "The Geek" Vidmar, all professional eaters, went head to head with 5 Cyclones fans to devour as many pounds of Applebee's Boneless Chicken Wings as possible within the allotted time of six minutes. Each contestant began the competition with four pounds of chicken wings. Winners were determined by counting the number of pounds of chicken wings eaten. Arnie "Chowhand" Chapman won the contest with only 6.7 ounces of his 6 pounds left on the plate. Chapman is currently ranked #11 in the world by speedeat.com and #15 in the world by the Association of Independent Competitive Eaters.

Chapman received the grand prize of $200 in cash, $75 in Applebee's gift certificates and the Boneless Chicken Wing Trophy. Second place winner received $100 cash prize and $50 in Applebee's certificates. Third place winner received $50 cash prize and $30 in Applebee's gift certificates.

About the Contestants

"Gentleman" Joe Menchetti is currently ranked #6 in the world by speedeat.com and #7 in the world by the Association of Independent Competitive Eaters. Joe is regarded as one of America's most accomplished Gurgitators and is New England's undisputed Competitive Eating Champion. The "Gentleman's" eating resume includes world records in beef Patties, sweet corn, fried cicada's and conch fritters. When he's not eating for cash, he works as a Corporate Spokesperson and Ticket Broker.

Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman is currently ranked #11 in the world by speedeat.com and #15 in the world by the Association of Independent Competitive Eaters. The "Chowhound" boasts victories in hotdogs, pickles and chicken wings. One of his most outstanding eating feats was his Chicken Wing Victory in Madison Square Garden where he ate 108 chicken wings in just 8 minutes. The "Chowhound" currently works as a Counselor for the NYS Commission for the Blind.

Eddie "The Geek" Vidmar is ranked #31 in the world by the Association of Competitive Eaters is a relative newcomer to the world of competitive eating. Eddie won top honors in the Scorchers Heart Burn Challenge where he consumed two pounds and four ounces of chicken in only 12 minutes. "The Geek" recently won third place in Franks Red Hot Chicken Wing contest in Pittsburgh. Eddie is a Vietnam Vet and now works as a computer consultant.

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