York, PA, United States
Bob Hoffman. The "Father of World Weightlifting" & founder of the York Barbell Club was the U.S. Olympic weightlifting coach,1948-64; also actively promoted the sports of powerlifting & bodybuilding. Served as an official advisor on youth physical fitness for Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Nixo
n. Founded the York Barbell Company on Broad Street in 1932.
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