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James Bradford (weightlifter) is an American weightlifter who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. He was born on 1 November, 1928 in Washington, D.C. At the 1948 Olympics, Bradford won the silver medal in the featherweight class. He was the first African-American to win an Olympic medal in weightlifting. Bradford was a member of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. After his military service, he worked as a physical education teacher in the Washington, D.C. area. Bradford is a member of the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame and the National Weightlifting Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame in 2004. As of 2021, James Bradford (weightlifter)’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $1 million.

Popular As James Edward Bradford
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Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 1 November, 1928
Birthday 1 November
Birthplace Washington, D.C.
Date of death (2013-09-13)Silver Spring, Maryland
Died Place Silver Spring, Maryland
Nationality United States

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James Bradford (weightlifter) Height, Weight & Measurements

At 85 years old, James Bradford (weightlifter) height is 6 ft and Weight 110–123 kg.

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Height 6 ft
Weight 110–123 kg
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James Bradford (weightlifter) Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is James Bradford (weightlifter) worth at the age of 85 years old? James Bradford (weightlifter)’s income source is mostly from being a successful weightlifter. He is from United States. We have estimated James Bradford (weightlifter)'s net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1960

Bradford won the AAU heavyweight titles in 1960 and 1961. Ten years prior, he won the AAU Junior Championship in 1950. To his own misfortune, Bradford had to compete against the greatest lifters of all time. At the 1951 World Championships, and 1952 Olympics he placed second to John Davis, in 1954 and 1955 he placed second to Norb Schemansky, and Paul Anderson respectively, and at the 1959 World Championships and 1960 Olympics to Yury Vlasov.

1956

Before 1956 Bradford completed his army service. Although he qualified for the 1956 Olympics he chose to stay at home with his pregnant wife.

1946

Bradford graduated from Armstrong High School in 1946 and from Howard University in 1974. He then received a master's degree in library science from University of the District of Columbia in 1976, and a master's degree in management and supervision from a Washington branch of Central Michigan University in 1979. For many years he worked as a bookbinder and researcher at the Library of Congress in Washington; he also served one term as chapter president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

1928

James Edward "Jim" Bradford (November 1, 1928 – September 13, 2013) was an American heavyweight weightlifter. He competed at two Olympics (1952 and 1960) and four world championships (1951, 1954, 1955 and 1959) and won silver medals on all occasions.