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Jr Mr America title to Coe

Great article on the 1969 AAU Jr Mr America.  Boyer Coe would win the overall title from Chris Dickerson.  The youthful Coe presented a greatly improved physique from prior competitions to overcome Chris Dickerson who was not quiet at his peak. Source: IronMan (Issue Sep 1969) Page #18 - IronMan (Issue Sep 1969) Page #19 - IronMan (Issue…

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bOYER COE AND HIS TRAINING

A great article on a young Boyer Coe.  Provides some insight into his background and his introduction to weight training.  We also learn a bit about his training and diet as he prepares for competitions. Source: IronMan (Issue Jan 1969) Page #12 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1969) Page #13 - IronMan (Issue Jan 1969) Page #14 -…

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Mr Universe contest 1970

The 1970 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest contests of all time. Arnold Schwarzenegger one the Professional show and Frank Zane won the Amateur version. This report gives a brief overview of the contests and also provides detail on the judging. A must read. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jan 1971) Page 18 (Muscular Development Issue Jan 1971) …

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The California grand prix

1968 AAU Mr. USA. Chris Dickerson beats a loaded field to win The 1980 California Grand Prix.  Robby Robinson, Casey Viator, Samir Bannout and Boyer Coe were other notable competitors.   Source: Muscler & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #10 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #11 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #12…

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Boyer’s Battle Plan

With Boyer Coe and others boycotting the 1981 Mr Olympia Boyer had to refocus his competitive spirit.  He needed to establish himself as the Number One bodybuilder  through other means.  He had a fantastic year scoping the large majority of the Grand Prix events.  Rick Wayne explains how he did it. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue…

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Montreal Grand Prix 1981

In the late 1970's the IFBB introduced a Grand Prix tour that enabled the leading bodybuilders ample opportunities to compete multiple times throughout the year.   In 1981 Boyer Coe dominated these competitions winning 7 in total and placing in the other 3 events he entered.  Boyer took the prize in Montreal.  He was a…

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