I know for sure that Tank was a defensive lineman in the NFL but possibly he was on the O-line when he was a Fighting Sandcrab? I’m not sure if it was ever specified. I know his kind of “cuddly” personality contrasted with his frightening size was always part of his appeal.
Wow, I am impressed by the knowledge of Tank’s background. He originally was described, 38 years ago, as a former defensive tackle for the Houston Oilers. Yikes! One of the advantages of being a cartoon character is your history is adjustable. Otherwise, tank would be close to 70 years old. To me Tank is a gentle giant, not a scary, attacking giant. So I moved him to the offense side of the ball.
Thanks for this update, Mr. Hinds. I only have two of the Tank books myself (“The Tank McNamara Chronicles” and “God Intended Blonde Boys to be Quarterbacks”) but I DID read them both recently, lol. I think Tank is a VERY gentle giant.
frumdebang over 11 years ago
At some point we’ll have to start calling him APC.
Godfreydaniel over 11 years ago
Wasn’t Tank always on the DEFENSIVE line?
ChazNCenTex over 11 years ago
If he loses weight will his chin move up too?
timbob2313 Premium Member over 11 years ago
yyyguy, yes there was. I thought he was a defensive lineman. So Bill, are we wrong?
Godfreydaniel over 11 years ago
I know for sure that Tank was a defensive lineman in the NFL but possibly he was on the O-line when he was a Fighting Sandcrab? I’m not sure if it was ever specified. I know his kind of “cuddly” personality contrasted with his frightening size was always part of his appeal.
Bill Hinds creator over 11 years ago
Wow, I am impressed by the knowledge of Tank’s background. He originally was described, 38 years ago, as a former defensive tackle for the Houston Oilers. Yikes! One of the advantages of being a cartoon character is your history is adjustable. Otherwise, tank would be close to 70 years old. To me Tank is a gentle giant, not a scary, attacking giant. So I moved him to the offense side of the ball.
Godfreydaniel over 11 years ago
Thanks for this update, Mr. Hinds. I only have two of the Tank books myself (“The Tank McNamara Chronicles” and “God Intended Blonde Boys to be Quarterbacks”) but I DID read them both recently, lol. I think Tank is a VERY gentle giant.
AmyGrantfan51774 over 11 years ago
yea will we recognize Tank if he slims down????!!!!!!!