Thursday, May 01, 2008

  • The Brothers McCann

    • The Brothers McCannThe Brothers McCann

    The Brothers McCann, Henry and Louis, were known as Hercules and Samson when they became professional strongmen in the late 1800s. In 1890, they challenged Eugen Sandow to a match - and Won!

    ... although they were defeated by Louis Cyr in a similar contest a few years later.

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    Posted by John Wood @ Thursday, May 01, 2008

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