SLOA001. Sloan, Bob. “World record; Pembroke's Collins places himself among Guiness (sic) greats by pulling 86,560 pounds.” Robesonian 14 April 1994: 1B. 

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Publication type: Newspaper article 

Brief feature on Harold Collins, also known as Chief Iron Bear, a nationally recognized powerlifter.  Collins, owner of Powerhouse Gym in Pembroke, made the Guinness Book of World Records by setting a new record for pulling weight without outside assistance.  At Charlotte Motor Speedway, he pulled five tractor trailer cabs 51 feet.  He is 6'1" and weight 335 pounds.

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