Earl Maynard – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Santa Wore A Robby Robinson T-shirt

ContestsJune 5, 202470Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest report penned by Rick Wayne. The World Cup of 1978 was taken out by Robby Robinson. On the same night the USA V Rest of World was also decided. It was a clean sweep to the USA. Taking all weight classes. The Mr America Teenage and Over 40's titles were also decided. Source:…

The Night Larry Scott Won the First Olympia

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In the bodybuilding world of the '60s, God was 5'8" and weighed 215lbs, his name was Larry Scott. Rick Wayne, does as only he can, provides an exceptional recap of the first Mr Olympia! You almost feel that you are one of the 6,000 roaring fans that took over the Brooklyn Academy of Music on…

Getting Ready for Action

InterviewsNovember 16, 2023145Views 0Likes 0Comments

Earl Maynard was a bodybuilding superstar of the 60's. In 1965 he competed in the inaugural Mr Olympia title. He also won the IFBB Mr Universe in that same year. A the peak of his powers he retired from bodybuilding to turn his hand to full commit to wrestling. This article gives you some insight…

Who was the greatest Bodybuilding Star of the ’60s?

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The decade of 1960 saw a significant change in the evolution of bodybuilding. It was the decade of progress. On every aspect bodybuilding and the standard of the physique was pushed to a higher level than what many of the time thought was possible. The 60’s saw significant advancements in training, diet and of course…

Mr Universe 1964

ContestsDecember 21, 2022221Views 0Likes 0Comments

Earl Maynard won the 1964 NABBA Pro Universe. A year later he was one of 3 competitors vying for the inaugural Mr Olympia title alongside Harold Poole and Larry Scott. Note that a young Serge Nubret would finish second to Earl in the Tall Man height class. Source: IronMan (Issue Dec 1964) Page #16 - IronMan (Issue Dec 1964) Page #17 -…

Earl Maynard – Mr Universe 1964

ContestsDecember 21, 2022185Views 1Like 0Comments

A great article on Earl Maynard. Earl was one of the premier bodybuilders of the mid 1960s. Earl won the 1964 NABBA Pro Universe. A year later he was one of 3 competitors vying for the inaugural Mr Olympia title alongside Harold Poole and Larry Scott. Source: IronMan (Issue Dec 1964) Page #8 - IronMan (Issue Dec 1964) Page #9 -…

Mr Universe 1961

ContestsDecember 17, 2022147Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1961 in front of a packed crowd in Sacramento California Bill Pearl won his second NABBA Mr Universe title (previously winning in 1953), this time as a professional. Earl Maynard from Barbados was also in the competition. Maynard was in great shape but couldn't match one of the greatest bodybuilders of the…

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Santa Wore A Robby Robinson T-shirt

The Night Larry Scott Won the First Olympia

Getting Ready for Action

Who was the greatest Bodybuilding Star of the ’60s?

Mr Universe 1964

Earl Maynard – Mr Universe 1964

Mr Universe 1961

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