North Carolina Barbell Hall of Fame

   The North Carolina         Barbell Hall of Fame

   The origional North Carolina  Hall of Fame for weightlifting was established in 1989 to honor the achievements of North Carolina Powerlifters and weightlifters.  The first people were inducted in 1990. The North Carolina  Barbell Hall of Fame exists to honor the lifters and promoters who have made North Carolina lifting great. The N.C. Barbell Hall of Fame will also serve to preserve the exploits and performances of all lifters in N.C. who have contributed on and off the platform.     A minimum of two people are inducted each year into the hall of fame based on their contributions to the sport both on and off the platform. They are the best our sport has to offer. To be considered for the Hall of Fame one has to have been on top for five years as an athlete and had been active in our sport for ten. Special consideration is given to all aspects of one's service.

   Induction into the North Carolina Barbell Hall of Fame is the top honor that can be given to anyone involved in lifting weights in North Carolina.  Already in the Hall of Fame are the pioneers of our sport and future inductees will have a high standard to achieve.                                                                         

    The Hall of Fame will be active to promote our sport, and some of the inuctees are still active on the platform. There will be  many events. The Hall of Fame website will chronicle the exploits of our past lifters and our great champions.  The North Carolina  Barbell Hall of Fame is for everyone in North Carolina who lifts weights.  

Red Swaim                  R.L. Gurley                            

   Many thanks to Red Swaim, R.L. Gurley,  for all their hard work for The North Carolina Barbell Hall of Fame, the first two inductees.

N.C. Barbell Hall of Fame

Purpose and Activities

I) To promote the Induction of members to the Hall of Fame

II) Insure the preservation of the history of weightlifting and barbell sports in N.C.

III) Insure the preservation of organized full meet powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting and barbell sports in N.C.

IV) Preserve the performances of N.C. Strength Athletes.

V) Promote proper and healthy and proper traning methods to all strength athletes in N.C.

Mailing Address:

N.C. Barbell Hall of Fame

140 Stoneybrook Dr.

Eden N.C. 27288

Physical Address

King's Gym

510 N. Greensboro St.

Liberty N.C.

Executive Committee:

Walter Ferguson : Chairman

Tim King

Tommy Coble

William Hawkins

Bob Strauss

Jim Shoaf: Alternate