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Hugh Cassidy

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Truman Hugh Cassidy, born on 31 December 1935 and better known as Hugh Cassidy, is an American metal sculptor, jazz musician and former powerlifter who competed just before the formation of the International Powerlifting Federation. In 1971 he became U.S. National Powerlifting Champion as well as World Powerlifting Champion at the inaugural Amateur Athletic Union World Championships, defeating Jim Williams and John Kuc, then young lifters who went on to be all-time greats, in the super heavyweight division.

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1935 1
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2-4 1
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is an American metal sculptor
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1. Hugh Cassidy (Wikipedia)
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    born December 31, 1935
  • Lead, honours
    he became U.S. National Powerlifting Champion as well as World Powerlifting Champion
  • Lead, nationality
    is an American metal sculptor
  • Plays: Powerlifting, Lead, sport
    former powerlifter who competed in powerlifting
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