Andre Reverdy

Posted on Wednesday, February 4th, 2015 by John Wood
Andre Reverdy
Andre Reverdy the “vest pocket strongman” from  was a Massachusetts was active during the 1920’s. He weighed but  113 pounds but could bent press 168 pounds, tear cards, bend steel and, as shown above, pull a car with his teeth. He was coached in these classic strongman feats by Professor Attila. The above photo was taken at one of Bernarr Macfadden’s Physical Culture shows held at Madison Square Garden. Reverdy pulled this car full of passengers — with his teeth — the entire length of the arena.
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Unknown Strongman #4

Posted on Monday, January 20th, 2014 by John Wood

UNknown Strongman #4

Here’s another unknown strongman whose identity is unfortunately lost to history. I believe he was German, and whoever he was, clearly has a strong set of choppers on him. That’s a pretty nifty globe barbell too!
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