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Mike Krall
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Sayreville, NJ
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I was one of the bodybuilders that used to workout there. I knew Ed Obrien and met his brother Francis through Ed and became lifetime friends with Francis as a result. This brings backsome memories
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Joe McIntyre
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Ocean county new jersey
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Spent three years competing in the olympic lift competitions. Dennis Vogler bought me. We were there in the mid 60's
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Ken Kessler
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Coral Springs, Florida
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Butch was a class guy and what a club he ran! I wonder what became of all the guys I knew from the Club?
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Pete Williams
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Rocklin, CA
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Thanks very much for this site! I really enjoy these photos from when w/l was a big sport here in the U.S. Thanks again.
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Mitchell Lukasiuk
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It was a time: When I stood stage left and Phil Grippaldi Pressed his first teenage WR, there was magic. Senior Nationals '65 or so. Thanks to Butch Toth. Butch saw the potential. Those who lucked out, were privileged the experience.
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Ted Sandler
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manalapan, nj
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Butch Toth was a great man who knew how to encourage young lifters. I remember Phil Grippaldi as an absolute weightlifting colossus.
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Mitchell Lukasiuk
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Long Branch, NJ
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Just the other day I realized that Yes I saw Phil's 1st. teenage W/R press of 336, I was also present, keeping score, when at the North American Championships that year I witnessed Phil's last teenage W/R Press of 355! Which he will own forever. The atmosphere was ELECTRIC!! Thank You for the memories Mr. Phil Grippaldi; And, God's Blessings to you...
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Mitchell Lukasiuk
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Long Branch, NJ
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I graduated H.S. 1967..Drafted for Vet Nam soon after. During one of my leaves one evening I went to ''The Club''. An there is Phil & Butch Toth. Phil is Clean & Jerking..The year 1968. The bar was loaded to 435. (Regerts W/R record 433). I was privileged to see Phil Grippaldi in the Keasbey Eagles Club make that lift. We weighed the plates & bar.Result: 438! What can I say. The more I think about the Keasbey Eagles an the Fantastic moments of seeing World Level performances..can I not be blessed!...An Eagle Forever...M. Lukasiuk...Bless you all..
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Archie Miller
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Wrentham, MA
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I was lucky enough to lift with Butch when I was at Rutgers (75-79),Butch was a great coach, great man and Woodbridge Rec was an awesome team, with Lou Mucardo, Ciro, Ken Rapach Jr and Terry Boyadjis. Still trying to master the things Butch taught us....
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Mitchell Lukasiuk
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Long Branch, NJ
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For those who weren't there...I saw Mr. Steve Terefenko Power Clean & Press 300; at ''The Club'' (Perth Amboy) He Weighed about 185... 1963 or so....Convinced me that I was at the proper place....
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