Born at Lassater Ranch near Perrin, Tx. Was known as Jeff as a child. Later nicknamed Stout when he became the world's strongest back lifter. He lifted 6472 lbs (12 cotton bales) on 19 March 1924 in Lubbock, Tx. He was finally recognized by Ripley's "Believe It or Not" in 1949.
Born at Lassater Ranch near Perrin, Tx. Was known as Jeff as a child. Later nicknamed Stout when he became the world's strongest back lifter. He lifted 6472 lbs (12 cotton bales) on 19 March 1924 in Lubbock, Tx. He was finally recognized by Ripley's "Believe It or Not" in 1949.
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T. J. (STOUT)
1890 - 1976
WORLD'S RECORD BACK LIFT
6472 LBS.
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