William Good Pennsylvania Strength and Power HoF inductee 2022

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William “Bill” Good

5/14/1910-4/19/2007

 

BIO

 

Bill began lifting in the 1920s along with his brothers Harry and Walter. Bill lifted for York Oil Burner and later York Barbell. Bill was the first American to Clean and Jerk 350lbs. Bill continued to train after retiring from competition and was still training when he was 90 years old.

 

1^st 181lb class 1930 Senior Nationals

1^st 181lb class 1931 Senior Nationals

1^st 181lb class 1932 Senior Nationals

4^th 181lb class 1932 Olympics

1^st 181lb class 1933 Senior Nationals

1^st Heavyweight 1934 Senior Nationals

1^st Heavyweight 1935 Senior Nationals

7^th 181lb class 1936 Olympics

1^st Heavyweight 1937 Senior Nationals

 

Member of the US Weightlifting Hall of Fame.

Author: By Strength and Power Hall of Fame Completed: yes Created: Tue Feb 22 16:09:23 UTC 2022 | Last Updated: Thu Dec 28 14:23:47 UTC 2023