Monday, January 07, 2008

  • Vic Boff

    • Vic BoffVic Boff

    Vic Boff's tremendous contributions to the Iron Game stretch far and wide but no doubt his biggest was to endevor to keep the past alive. In 1983, Vic Boff organized a birthday celebration for Sig Klein. This celebration went over so well that it became an annual event which continues to this day.

    Thus the Association of Oldetime Barbell and Strongmen (AOBS) was born.

    Through the organization, Vic was able to honor those individuals who he felt epitomized and upheld the true spirit of the Iron Game (often times, individuals who received little recognition otherwise.)

    Here's Vics message, written in the program each year:

    "Over the years, our Fraternity has grown slowly but solid. We have set an example to keep our ideals and philosophy alive...

    The tenets of Physical Culture and Strongmanism will never die as long as we keep our fire of ideals and enthusiasm alive-circulating with constructive information. To all athletes, young and old, who use drugs or are contemplating their use. Don't let vanity get the best of you.

    Study the lives and works of the great men of yesterday. Step into their footsteps and by doing so, bring out the best that is in you, physically, mentally and spiritually."
    Carry on.

    We sure will Vic...

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    Posted by John Wood @ Monday, January 07, 2008

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