Manchester Township near York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bob Hoffman (1898 - 1985)

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 5, 2008

1. Bob Hoffman (1898 - 1985) Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy, the Former U.S. Presidents: #37 Richard M. Nixon, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 40° 1.418′ N, 76° 44.494′ W. Marker is near York, Pennsylvania, in York County. It is in Manchester Township. Marker is on Broad Road, 0.3 miles north of Church Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3317 Board Rd, York PA 17406, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John Rudy County Park (approx. 2 miles away); York (approx. 2.8 miles away); Codurus Creek Water Trail

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(approx. 3 miles away); Human Uses Through The Centuries (approx. 3 miles away); Zion View (approx. 3.1 miles away); Strinestown (approx. 3.1 miles away); York City Cemetery (approx. 3.2 miles away); The Apiary at UPMC (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

Also see . . . Bob Hoffman - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Bodybuilder Statue in front of Hall of Fame image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 5, 2008

2. Bodybuilder Statue in front of Hall of Fame

York Barbell Factory image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 5, 2008

3. York Barbell Factory

Weightlifter rotates and is visible from Interstate 83.

U.S. Weightlifting Hall of Fame Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, January 5, 2008

4. U.S. Weightlifting Hall of Fame Building

Bob Hoffman (1898 - 1985) Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dianne Bowders, June 13, 2008

5. Bob Hoffman (1898 - 1985) Statue

Photographed By Dianne Bowders, June 13, 2008

6. Bob Hoffman (1898 - 1985) Statue

Bob Hoffman (1898 - 1985), York Barbell Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dianne Bowders, May 24, 2008

7. Bob Hoffman (1898 - 1985), York Barbell Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,882 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 6, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 25, 2010, by Dianne Bowders of York, PA.