It’s Movember again. Which means that for the past week thousands of men around the world have rediscovered what it means to be a man and started to grow moustaches to raise funds and awareness for men’s health issues. The movement started over a decade ago in Australia and has slowly spread throughout the world. Last year it generated 7.5 million dollars in donations in the US alone, and much more worldwide.

It tribute of men and moustaches, I’ve compiled a list of some of the greatest moustaches to ever enter a throwing ring (because this month is meant to raise issues for men’s health, I did not include any of the infamous East German female throwers).

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All I can say is that the 1970s were the the golden era for moustaches. Nearly every thrower had one at one time. A moustache just goes with big biceps, short shorts, and knee-high socks like peanut butter goes with jelly. The 1976 Olympic discus champion Mac Wilkins really personified all elements of this look.