Editorial – Page 21 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Susie Green

InterviewsNovember 17, 2023211Views 0Likes 0Comments

Susie Green had a short but impactful career as a bodybuilder. I believe she only competed in 1980. She would win the first contest she entered the Orange County Classic. Her next two contests where the Zane Classic (4th) and the inaugural Miss Olympia (6th). She had an exceptional artist presentation and and a graceful…

Women’s Bodybuilding Breakthrough – or is it Just a Dent?

InterviewsNovember 16, 2023143Views 1Like 0Comments

An editorial on a August 30, 1982 article in Time Magazine. Source: Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #16 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983) Page #17 - Muscle Australia (Oct 1983)

The Great 1971 AAU Mr America show

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Casey Viator becomes the youngest man ever to win the prestigious AAU Mr America. In 1971 at just 19 years old he claimed the title from Pete Grymkowski. Casey also won the Most Muscular, Best Arms, Chest, Back and Legs. Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #36 - MuscleMag Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #37…

Lou Ferrigno The Boy Wonder

InterviewsNovember 12, 2023152Views 0Likes 0Comments

An early feature article on The Incredible Lou Ferrigno. Dan Lurie knew he had found a diamond in the rough and would feature Lou in his magazine Muscle Training Illustrated at every opportunity. In 1971 Lou would win his first major competition (Pro - Mr America WBBG Teen Division). Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Oct 1971)…

Where to from here?

InterviewsOctober 16, 2023168Views 0Likes 0Comments

Another gem from the best bodybuilding writer of all time - Rick Wayne. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #18 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #19 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #20 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #21 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)

Eleanor Mondale seeker after power

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Eleanor Mondale discusses here passion to become a champion power lifter. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #48 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #49 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #50 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #51 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981)

The History of the York Barbell Club

InterviewsOctober 1, 2023171Views 0Likes 0Comments

Another article on the York Barbell Club. Source: Strength & Health (Issue August 1946) Page #23 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1946) Page #24 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946) Page #34 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946)

Frank Richard Reveals Schwarzie Saga: Part II

InterviewsSeptember 30, 2023191Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Richard relives is time training with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No 2) Page #11 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2) Page #12 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2) Page #14 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2)

Weighty words of wisdom

InterviewsSeptember 30, 2023162Views 0Likes 0Comments

An infomercial for a Gym Gen III Adjustable Power Stand. Features Chris Dickerson, Chuck Sipes and Frank Zane. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No 2) Page #15 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2) Page #16 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2) Page #17 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol II No2)

The Modern Apollo – Alan Stephan

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A great editorial on the 1946 Mr America Alan Stephan. Source: Strength & Health (Issue August 1946) Page #12 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946) Page #13 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946) Page #14 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946) Page #15 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946) Page #28 - Strength & Health…

When Milo Challenged Sandow

InterviewsSeptember 30, 2023163Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice article on Luigi Borra's (Milo) strength challenge to Eugen Sandow. Source: Strength & Health (Issue September 1943) Page #17 - Strength & Health (Issue Sep 1943)

“Barbelles ” August 1946

InterviewsSeptember 30, 2023179Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue August 1946) Page #19 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946) Page #28 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946) Page #29 - Strength & Health (Issue Aug 1946)

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Susie Green

Women’s Bodybuilding Breakthrough – or is it Just a Dent?

The Great 1971 AAU Mr America show

Lou Ferrigno The Boy Wonder

Where to from here?

Eleanor Mondale seeker after power

The History of the York Barbell Club

Frank Richard Reveals Schwarzie Saga: Part II

Weighty words of wisdom

The Modern Apollo – Alan Stephan

When Milo Challenged Sandow

“Barbelles ” August 1946

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