Bob Hoffman (1898 - 1985)

Bob Hoffman (1898 - 1985) (HM2HU)

Location: York, PA 17406 York County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 1.418', W 76° 44.494'

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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 Nixon. Founded the York Barbell Company on Broad Street in 1932.
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HM NumberHM2HU
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Placed ByPennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
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Date Added Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 at 2:01am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 351387 N 4431833
Decimal Degrees40.02363333, -76.74156667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 1.418', W 76° 44.494'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 1' 25.08" N, 76° 44' 29.64" W
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Area Code(s)717
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3348-3478 State Rte 1031, York PA 17406, US
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