Daily Archives: August 21, 2008

York Barbell’s Tommy Kono: ‘He’s the greatest weightlifter — and I’m talking worldwide’

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Jim McClure

Tommy Kono, Coach Tommy Kono at work. The location is unclear but those are York Barbells waiting to go airborne. Background posts: Olympian/lawyer Whitney Metzler comes home to York County, Who were most prominent 20th-century sports heroes in York and … Continue reading →

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Brook Leaf Love Nest tree house known as Hellam honeymoon spot

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Jim McClure

This well-known image of Hellam Township tree house has greeted many postcard hunters over the years. Background postcard posts: Striking architecture lined York’s South Duke Street, Can anyone locate this ballpark? and Postcards tell story of York County community. Fellow … Continue reading →

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