Author Archives: Bill Stone

About Bill Stone

Semi-retired and living in Glen Cove Long Island, Bill Stone started lifting in the early 50s; first for the Cooper Athletic Club, then the Elechester Weightlifting Club, and finally as an original member of the Lost Battalion Hall Weightlifting Team. After graduating in Physical Education at NYU in 1958, Bill taught for 3 years. In 1965 he graduated Fairleigh Dickinson Dental School and had a private practice for 41 years. He founded Visident -- Dentistry for the Homebound in 1983. He is married, has 4 children and 4 grandchildren. Bill started speed skating in 1993 and was the age division 10k winner at Lake Placid in 1998. He currently competes in masters speed skating and is a member of the Flushing Meadows Speed Skating Club. His weightlifting resume includes: 1957 Jr. Metropolitan Champ 198lb, 1957 Eastern Collegiate Champ 198lb, 1966 3rd Place NY States 198lb, and 1984 Eastern States Masters Champ 198lb. Bill and his wife are avid tango lovers and tango 3 to 4 times weekly as members of the Argentine Tango Lovers of Long Island. He collects classic cars and motorcycles. Bill can be reached at stones_gym@hotmail.com.