Steve Stanko, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Steve Stanko

American weightlifter and bodybuilder

Date of Birth: 05-Sep-1917

Place of Birth: New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 31-Dec-1978

Profession: weightlifter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Steve Stanko

  • Steve Stanko (September 5, 1917 – December 31, 1978) was an American heavyweight weightlifter and bodybuilder.
  • In weightlifting he won a silver medal at the 1938 World Championships and set three unofficial world records in 1941: in the snatch, clean and jerk and in the total.
  • In bodybuilding he was crowned Mr.
  • America in 1944, Most Muscular Man in America in 1946, and Mr.
  • Universe in 1947.Stanko grew up in Perth Amboy, New Jersey and was spotted by Bob Hoffman, who convinced Stanko to move to York, Pennsylvania to work at York Barbell and develop his physique.

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