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NABBA Universe 1977

ContestsDecember 24, 2023321Views0Likes0Comments
The 1977 NABBA Mr. Universe Contest (amateur and professional) provided some exciting competition. For the first time since 1957, both contests were won by British entries.  Bertil Fox won the amateur event.  In the Pros, Tony Emmott edged Serge Nubret of France out of 1st place by one point. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page…

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The Day Paris was Burning

ContestsDecember 24, 2023262Views0Likes0Comments
The newly formed World Amateur Body Building Association (WABBA) was created by Serge Nubret.  It first major event was run in Paris in 1977. 'The World Championships' would determine both a amateur and professional winner.  Ahmet Enunlu would win the overall amateur title whilst Sergio Oliva would claim the professional title. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual…

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1977 AAU Mr America

ContestsDecember 23, 2023315Views0Likes0Comments
The 1977 AAU Mr America Contest was an extravaganza! A near capacity crowd of 3,500 people were electrified by the performance of all competitors and the guest poser Robby Robinson.  Unfortunately, however, there was one sore spot in the event. Serge Nubret who made the trip from Paris as a guest poser was not permitted…

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1977 IFBB Canadian Championships

ContestsDecember 23, 2023261Views0Likes0Comments
Roy Callendar takes his first major victory the 1977 CBBF Canadian Championship.  This would start off a run of victories and credible performances over the upcoming year.  The victory is more noteworthy for the reaction of happiness and emotion Roy showed once claiming the crown. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #8 - MuscleMag International…

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IFBB Mr. Olympia 1977: Frank Zane

ContestsDecember 20, 2023588Views0Likes0Comments
Before a wild crowd of 5,000 screaming fans at Columbu, Ohio's Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Frank Zane defeated pre-contest favorite Robby Robinson for the overall Olympia crown. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #10 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #11 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #18 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #19 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

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1967 Mr & Miss Britain Contest

ContestsDecember 20, 2023205Views0Likes0Comments
Wilfred Sylvester and Elizabeth Lamb took the 1967 Britain titles.  However, a young sensation by the name of Arnold Schwarzenegger stole the show as the special guest poser. Source: Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #26 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #27 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #46 - Muscular Development (Issue August…

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Mr. Hercules

ContestsDecember 16, 2023205Views0Likes0Comments
The 1981 Mr. Hercules event was a lower level WBBG event.  The interest to this article is that winner - Tony Atlas of WWE fame.  Tony, was levels ahead of the competition, and took both his class and the overall title. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #20 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page…

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Mr Universe contest Part #2

ContestsNovember 28, 2023241Views0Likes0Comments
Chest Yorton win the 1966 NABBA Mr Universe handing newcomer Arnold Schwarzenegger his first defeat. Source: Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #32 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #33 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #36 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #52 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #53…

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Mr America 1941!

ContestsNovember 22, 2023286Views0Likes0Comments
John Grimek would win his 2nd consecutive Mr America title in 1941.  He would score 146.5 out of a possible 150 point and easily outpoint his closest rival Jules Bacon.  Jules would go onto win the event in 1943. This is a  great article covering the event. Source: Strength & Health (Issue July 1941) Page…

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