Sunday, April 13, 2008

  • Cyclops The Coin Breaker

    • Cyclops The Coin BreakerCyclops The Coin Breaker

    Another look at Franz Bienkowski, aka Cyclops, whose fingers were so powerful that he could bend and break coins with his bare hands. On the right is one of the 10 centimes coin that Cyclops broke, a feat witnessed and authenticated by several other notable strongmen.

    Cyclops possessed considerable strength and possessed a 14-1/2-inch forearm, 18-inch upper arm and 52-inch chest. He often partnered with Charles Sampson.

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    Posted by John Wood @ Sunday, April 13, 2008

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