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The 2008 North Carolina Barbell Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held Saturday November 15 at Southern Vance High School in Henderson, North Carolina. Five individuals were inducted for their extraordinary contribution to North Carolina Strength Sports.

The ceremony started with Marge Torrez introducing her husband Mario Torrez as the 37th inductee to the NCBHOF. Mario had an outstanding powerlifting career that began in 1962 and lasted through 2006.
The 38th inductee introduced by William Hawkins was James Perry. James was an outstanding powerlifter, strongman and all around athlete.
The 39th inductee introduced by Rob Wess was Bill Schmidt. Bill began his powerlifting career in 1978 and is presently an outstanding Master powerlifter. He has been a National and World champion many times.
The 40th inductee introduced by Jim Shoaf was Danny McMillan. Danny was a multi World Record holder in the bench press and won many National and World championships over his long career.
The 41st inductee introduced by Walter Ferguson was VerLinda McMillan. VerLinda served as scorer and / or referee at over 200 powerlifting events.

Other NC Barbell Hall of Famers in attendance included Lewis Brodie, Ed Brooks, Walter Ferguson, Willaim Hawkins, Michael Neal, and Jim Shoaf,

(More inductee information and pictures will be posted on the NCBHOF website soon.)

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« Reply #1 on Nov 17, 2008, 12:37pm »
Congrats to all.

I am particularly happy to see Danny inducted into the HOF.
One of the best bench press specialist of his generation.
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« Reply #2 on Nov 17, 2008, 6:35pm »
Congratulations to Danny Mcmillan. Chuck Flowers speaks very highly of Danny, and he's somewhat of a legend here in Gaston County.

Does Danny still compete anywhere?
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« Reply #3 on Nov 17, 2008, 8:00pm »
We need to talk him into coming out of retirement.
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« Reply #4 on Nov 18, 2008, 7:50am »

Nov 17, 2008, 6:35pm, rubtherock wrote:
Congratulations to Danny Mcmillan. Chuck Flowers speaks very highly of Danny, and he's somewhat of a legend here in Gaston County.

Does Danny still compete anywhere?


Danny told me he was planning an IBP comeback early next year.
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Re: NC Barbell Hall of Fame Induction
« Reply #5 on Nov 20, 2008, 6:50am »
Congrats to the new NCHOF inductees.
It was great to be there for these inductions and to be present with all the Hall of Fame members.
It was very thrilling to be spotting while the HOF members judged and for HOF member, "The Truck" Ferguson as he competed.
My greatest pleasure of the day was to induct Bill Schmidt into the HOF. I was honored to have the opportunity to present this great N.C. lifter into the HOF.

Congrats again to all.


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