Dann Carr, co-creator of the American Gladiators, had been running competitions for Iron Worker picnics in 1983. While running the competitions, Dan had a vision to create a show where where hard working American Athletes could compete in an bona fide strength competition.

He presented the idea to Johnny C. Ferraro, and they opened the first competition, open to the public at Erie Tech High School in Erie, Pa. The first events included arm wrestling, joust, tug-o-war and other strongman events.

Shortly after that, the concept went to Hollywood and  Samuel Goldwyn Productions/MGM made it the TV show known as "The American Gladiators".





    Co-creator of American Gladiators

Amber and her husband, (Danns best friend), have been involved in the Gladiators and with Dann since the beginning, when Amber was involved in the Live Tour. 

Amber became "Apache" in the Gladiator Dinner Show in Florida, known as "American Gladiators Live Orlando". The name "Apache" was gifted to her by "Apache" Dann Carr, as the first "Native American Gladiator".