‘He was simply Terry’: Tampa Bay space photographer remembers working with Hulk Hogan

CLEARWATER, Fla. – An area photographer is remembering the time he started working with Hulk Hogan at his dwelling whereas filming ‘Hogan Knows Best.’ 

The backstory:

Hulk Hogan was a family title and that actuality present put him and his household on the map, making him some of the recognizable faces. 

But behind all that, was Terry Bollea. Someone that photographer Tim Boyles will keep in mind perpetually. 

He had the possibility to take nonetheless footage of the household throughout filming, which was an honor. 

“It was like meeting one of your all-time celebrities,” Boyles remembered. “Everyone knows Hulk Hogan, I can’t think of anyone that wouldn’t know him.”

What they’re saying:

Boyles is aware of that many individuals will keep in mind Hogan for his star energy and persona. 

Boyles stated, “one of the things I remember specifically, he took me into his memorabilia room. All the things he’s done over the years. He has a lot of that stuff he kept, posters from movies and belts.” 

But, he stated he would keep in mind him as Terry Bollea. 

“He was very humble and down-to-earth, but bigger than life,” Boyles added. “Like meeting one of your heroes, you can’t believe your meeting and spending time with them, and they’re nice to you, talking to you about your photography career and about what you do when you’re not working.”

And, it wasn’t wrestling the 2 appreciated to speak about. 

“I always wanted to talk to him, but not about wrestling. Everyone talked to him about that,” Boyles defined. “I talked to him about Terry, his kids, and his beautiful home.”

One factor Boyles stated he’ll at all times keep in mind is how Hulk Hogan handled the photographers in the course of the onerous moments.

“A couple of times I photographed him. It was not a nice situation. One time with his divorce proceedings and one time when his son was in a major car accident and charged. I had to go to court,” Boyles stated. “Hulk was still a gentleman. When he knew the press was going to be there and photograph him, he never snarled or yelled.”

As the world honors the legacy of Hulk Hogan, Boyles will honor Terry. 

“He will live forever,” Boyles added. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see a statue of him. It’s well deserved, and he left a mark.”

Pinellas CountyHulk Hogan