Jim Morris – Vintage Body Building Magazines

The Jim Morris Saga

InterviewsDecember 16, 2024166Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on the 1973 AAU Mr America Jim Morris. Jim's story is a fascinating one and this article touches a bit on it. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #6 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #7 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #8 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #99 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May…

Jim Morris 1970 Mr California

InterviewsApril 11, 2024241Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent article on Jim Morris shortly after his 1970 Mr California victory. Jim was one of the many physique champions trained by Bill Pearl at his Health Studio in Pasadena. Jim would go on to win the 1973 Mr America competition by a record margin. He was also the oldest bodybuilder to capture the…

Jim Morris Striving for Mr America

InterviewsFebruary 18, 2024222Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interesting article on Jim Morris. Bill Pearl reached out to Jim and took him under his wing in preparation for the 1973 AAU Mr America contest. It5 must have worked perfectly as Jim won the title by a record margin whilst also being the eldest person to do so at the time. Source: Muscular…

NABBA Universe 1977

ContestsDecember 24, 2023320Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Morris Wins Mr America Title

ContestsMay 18, 2023342Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jim Morris won the 1974 Mr America by a record margin. I didn't know to much about Jim so I did a little research. At the time of winning the Mr America title he was the oldest champion to do so at 37 years old. Jim was also the first openly gay African American man…

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The Jim Morris Saga

Jim Morris 1970 Mr California

Jim Morris Striving for Mr America

NABBA Universe 1977

Morris Wins Mr America Title

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