Buster McShane
Northern Irish weightlifter
About Buster McShane
Lived 1930 – 1973 (aged 42).
Robert Terence McShane better known as Buster McShane (26 July 1930 – 24 April 1973) was a coach, weightlifter and strongman from Northern Ireland, who represented Northern Ireland at the British Empire and Commmonwealth Games (now Commonwealth Games).
Biography McShane served an apprenticeship with Short and Harlands as a fitter and was a member of the Belfast Health Studios, where he coached weightlifters including Billy Cooke.
In 1957, he was described as Ireland's best-ever weightlifter In 1961 he was also described as Ireland's best-known strongman.
McShane represented the 1962 Northern Irish Team at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia, participating in the 67.5kg lightweight category.
Mary Peters credits McShane as being her mentor for ten years and helping her career.
McShane died in on 24 April 1973,
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Who was Buster McShane?
Northern Irish weightlifter
When was Buster McShane born?
Buster McShane was born on 26 July 1930.
When did Buster McShane die?
Buster McShane died on 24 April 1973.
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