Jerry Cadorette, nicknamed “Big Daddy”, is a highly accomplished American professional arm wrestler who has won multiple national and world championships over a career spanning more than 30 years. He is known for his unique style, signature “flop press” technique, and formidable endurance at the table.

Personal and Professional Life

Age: As of late 2022, he was 49 years old, placing his date of birth around 1973.
Hometown: He resides in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, USA.
 
Occupation: Unlike many of his top-tier competitors who are full-time professional athletes, Cadorette works a demanding full-time job as the General Manager of a Camping World dealership in Berkley, Massachusetts.

Family: He is a husband and a father of five children.
Nickname: He is widely known in the arm wrestling community by his nickname, “Big Daddy”.

Career Highlights and Style

Titles: Cadorette has secured hundreds of national and international titles throughout his career, winning his first world championship at age 23. He won the super heavyweight/right-hand world title at the East vs. West 4 competition in Turkey in August 2022 after a two-year hiatus.

Unique Style: He has an unorthodox style that relies heavily on shoulder commitment, tricep, and shoulder pressure, often utilizing a “flop press”. This unique approach often proves challenging for European competitors not accustomed to it.

Endurance: Despite his size, he is noted for his ferocious endurance, often engaging in long, grueling matches that can last for several minutes.

Injury and Comeback: In 2001, a severe football injury led to nerve damage and a four-year hiatus from the sport. He made a successful comeback in 2005 and continued his rise in the rankings.