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Billy Cannon Johnny Robinson weights?
Posted on 9/7/20 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 9/7/20 at 2:43 pm
Cleaned up some of my dad's old plates and realized there's nothing on google about Robinson-Cannon Barbell. I figured out which Robinson and Cannon thanks to the player images and numbers, and I learned in another post here that these guys had some business dealings together in the early 60s. Apparently Cannon was one of the first high-profile athletes to promote weight lifting.
Can't find any other examples of these or any info online which is weird these days. Anyone seen these before? Know anything about them? I don't want to let my kids ruin them if they're truly unique.
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Can't find any other examples of these or any info online which is weird these days. Anyone seen these before? Know anything about them? I don't want to let my kids ruin them if they're truly unique.
Robinson-Cannon1
Robinson-Cannon2
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Posted on 9/7/20 at 2:57 pm to stevefsu83
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Cleaned up some of my dad's old plates and realized there's nothing on google about Robinson-Cannon Barbell. I figured out which Robinson and Cannon thanks to the player images and numbers, and I learned in another post here that these guys had some business dealings together in the early 60s. Apparently Cannon was one of the first high-profile athletes to promote weight lifting.
Can't find any other examples of these or any info online which is weird these days. Anyone seen these before? Know anything about them? I don't want to let my kids ruin them if they're truly unique.
i'd say they have some value to them.
i've never seen or heard of any mention of these before. definitely unique.
Posted on 9/7/20 at 3:37 pm to stevefsu83
My older cousin was at Istrouma when Cannon was there. It was well known that they lifted. He was a big guy and lifted when a lot iof people didn't.
1960 NFL Draft
1. Cannon - LSU
2. Izo - notre Dane
3. Robinson - LSU
Round 2
16. Rabb - LSU
1960 NFL Draft
1. Cannon - LSU
2. Izo - notre Dane
3. Robinson - LSU
Round 2
16. Rabb - LSU
Posted on 9/7/20 at 4:17 pm to stevefsu83
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Cleaned up some of my dad's old plates and realized there's nothing on google about Robinson-Cannon Barbell
Those are badass. Maybe theantiquetiger can give you some info on these.
Posted on 9/7/20 at 5:10 pm to stevefsu83
That is so bad arse. I wouldn't let the kids break them but I would def use them on a rubber mat
Posted on 9/7/20 at 8:42 pm to stevefsu83
Robinson’s dad owned a sporting good store in BR, so possibly came from there. As an LSU grad and Kinesiology Major, those are great.
Email at lsutigercollector33@gmail.com if you ever want to part ways with one of them.
Email at lsutigercollector33@gmail.com if you ever want to part ways with one of them.
This post was edited on 9/9/20 at 7:26 am
Posted on 9/7/20 at 9:00 pm to stevefsu83
Those are cool.
Posted on 9/7/20 at 9:48 pm to stevefsu83
Cannon was a freak
Consider the late 50s white athletes. Cannon was 6-1 205-210 and was faster than everyone else on the field.
A true specimen at the time.
Consider the late 50s white athletes. Cannon was 6-1 205-210 and was faster than everyone else on the field.
A true specimen at the time.
Posted on 9/8/20 at 6:17 pm to stevefsu83
Alvin Roy: father of modern sports performance programs....and steroids in sports lol
Enjoy
Great read
Enjoy
Great read
Posted on 9/8/20 at 6:59 pm to stevefsu83
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Cleaned up some of my dad's old plates and realized there's nothing on google about Robinson-Cannon Barbell. I figured out which Robinson and Cannon thanks to the player images and numbers, and I learned in another post here that these guys had some business dealings together in the early 60s. Apparently Cannon was one of the first high-profile athletes to promote weight lifting.
Cannon and Robinson maximized their marketability, locally. I’ve seen these before as they had a gym/training location and these were sold with their name/likeness. They also advertised for Lee Jeans, Cannon had pro model children’s football equipment, etc. Shoot me an email if you’d like to part with them.
Olegreg411@gmail.com
Photo is from a related piece that sold on eBay. (Burlap sack that the weights were sold in)
This post was edited on 9/8/20 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 9/8/20 at 7:17 pm to stevefsu83
I had a set in 1960. I was 14 and used them a lot. I thought the images on the plates were cool.
Posted on 1/12/21 at 6:00 pm to stevefsu83
How many weights do you have like that? Did you know they made a sack with themselves on it too. They made 300 sacks to promote the sales. If you like you can call me. 225 461 9155 Thanks, Vincent
Posted on 2/22/21 at 2:48 am to stevefsu83
I'd like to know more about your Cannon Robinson weight set. I have a sack with them on it also. Thanks, Vincent 225 461 9155
Posted on 10/2/21 at 3:06 am to stevefsu83
How many plates in the set?
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