Grand Prix – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Everyone’s a hero in Lafayette, but … CASEY’S king of ’em all!

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An excellent contest report with an array of fantastic photos of the 1980 IFBB Louisiana Grand Prix. With muscularity like a skinned rabbit, Casey Viator roars from behind in the posedown to beat Chris Dickerson in the Louisiana Grand Prix. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #10 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #11…

New York Night of the Champions No. VI

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A great contest report on the 1983 Night of the Champions. Lee Haney would win his first professional title, whilst Australian John Terilli would make his professional debut. Source: MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #33 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #34 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #35 - MuscleMag International (December 1983) Page #36 - MuscleMag…

Beckles Does it Again!

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The 1984 World Grand Prix was held in conjunction with the 1984 Ms Olympia. Albert Beckles would win the event ahead of Bob Birdsong and Tony Pearson. This excellent contest report provides an analysis of every competitor in finishing order. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #43 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #44 - MuscleMag…

Florida Grand Prix Flash Report: Dickerson Edges Out Viator

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Chris Dickerson edges out Casey Viator by a single point to win the title. Both were tied with the perfect scores of 300 prior to Dickerson taking the pose down 4 to 3. It cant get any closer! Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #82 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #83 -Joe Weider's Muscle…

Here For The Gambling! Boyer Coe Take First Grand Prix In Atlantic City

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A contest report on the 1981 Atlantic City Grand Prix (Professional World Cup). Boyer Coe would prove too good for the competition, with a perfect score of 300, looking massive and cut ! Chris Dickerson would be second and Bronston Austin third. Austin would forgo his cash prize of $8,000 to retain his amateur status. …

IFBB Grand Prix New England & New York

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Contest reports on the IFBB 1981 New England and New York Grand Prix events. Albert Beckles would win the New England contest but fall short of Chris Dickerson in the New York event. This would be the 46 year old Beckles first victory since the 1971 Mr Universe! Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page…

Atlantic City Showdown

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Veteran Bodybuilder Albert Beckles, England's ageless wonder, guns down the competition at the 1982 Professional World Tiles. Boyer Coe would finish 2nd with Johnny Fuller 3rd. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (June 1982) Page #40 - Muscle & Fitness (Jun 1982) Page…

European Grand Prix

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Show report for both the Belgium and Wales Grand Prix from 1981. Boyer Coe would continue his dominant display and win both events. Albert Beckles and Jusup Wilkosz would fill the remaining placings Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1982) Page #74 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1984) Page #75 -Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1984) Page #76…

Viator Supreme in Steel City

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In a line stacked with talent Casey Viator proves to good in the 1980 Pennsylvania Grand Prix. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (September 1980) Page #10 - Muscle & Fitness (Sep 1980) Page #11 - Muscle & Fitness (Sep 1980) Page #12 -…

The 1981 New York Night of the Champions

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Chris Dickerson confirms his dominance of the 1981 Grand Prix Circuit with another win at the IFBB Night of the Champions. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (August 1981) Page #33 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #34 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #35 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #36 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page…

Dickerson Wins California Grand Prix (Part 2)

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Part 2 of the contest report for the 1981 IFBB California Grand Prix won by Chris Dickerson. PLEASE READ PART 1 BEFOREHAND. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (August 1981) Page #25 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #26 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #27 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #28 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981)

Dickerson Wins California Grand Prix (Part 1)

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A contest report that covers the 1981 IFBB California Grand Prix won by Chris Dickerson. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (July 1981) Page #25 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #26 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #27 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #28 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981)

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Everyone’s a hero in Lafayette, but … CASEY’S king of ’em all!

New York Night of the Champions No. VI

Beckles Does it Again!

Florida Grand Prix Flash Report: Dickerson Edges Out Viator

Here For The Gambling! Boyer Coe Take First Grand Prix In Atlantic City

IFBB Grand Prix New England & New York

Atlantic City Showdown

European Grand Prix

Viator Supreme in Steel City

The 1981 New York Night of the Champions

Dickerson Wins California Grand Prix (Part 2)

Dickerson Wins California Grand Prix (Part 1)

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