Slim "The Hammerman" Farman and Friends in the News
Slim “Farman” Hosts A Gathering of Strongmen
In early January, some of America’s top performers of oldtime strongman feats converged on the home of the legendary Slim “The Hammerman” Farman in Pottstown, PA. Among those who made the pilgrimage were Russell Jones, Dennis Rogers, Greg Matonick, Tom Kelly, Steve Weiner and Pat Povilaitis. Their visit and impromptu strength performances attracted the attention of the local newspaper – The Mercury. A report of the event was front page news in the Sunday January 6th issue of the Mercury, edging out news of Barak Obama’s victory in Iowa and the retirement of the local DA for top billing and front page space. Under the heading “Gathering Strength: Slim the Hammerman mentors group in feats of might” the article included photos of all the aforementioned strongmen in action, the largest photo on the front page featuring Slim doing is signature leverage lift with two sledgehammers. The article mentioned something about each performer and the feat(s) he did, as well as the mentor Farman having been mentored by Joe “The Might Atom” Greenstein. In all the story extended over three pages and included 13 photos. What coverage!
I know Slim was happy to have so many of his friends gathered together on one day and those who observed the event had a very special treat indeed in seeing so many strongmen performing at one time.
