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Leonard Wins Mr America

ContestsFebruary 16, 2024164Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice little gem of an article on the 1980 AAU Mr America Contest. Over 3000 people attended the event won by Gary Leonard. The article also provides insight into the class winners and there diet and training for the contest. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his…

Mr America 1980

ContestsJanuary 26, 2024150Views 0Likes 0Comments

Gary Leonard had just captured the 1980 Mr America title. This is an excellent contest report from the show. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #14 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #15 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #16 - Muscle & Fiitness…

Nice One Cincinnati! Mr America 1978

ContestsJanuary 16, 2024316Views 0Likes 0Comments

On Saturday evening, September the 2nd, bodybuilding aficionados from across the United States jammed into the majestic Cincinnati Music Hall auditorium to witness the main event in the realm of muscledom...the crowning of a new Mr. America. Tony Pearson would prevail and take the crown over other class winners Ron Teufel and Manual Perry. Source:…

The AFAB Championships

ContestsJanuary 6, 2024243Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1977 IFBB Mr America was dominated by Danny Padilla. Danny would win the Lightweight Division before taking the overall title. The massive Pete Grymkowski was the HeavyWeight winner whilst Roger Callard won the Middle Weight division. A great read with plenty of photos from the competition. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #120 -…

1977 AAU Mr America

ContestsDecember 23, 2023256Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1977 AAU Mr America Contest was an extravaganza! A near capacity crowd of 3,500 people were electrified by the performance of all competitors and the guest poser Robby Robinson. Unfortunately, however, there was one sore spot in the event. Serge Nubret who made the trip from Paris as a guest poser was not permitted…

On the Go with Matt Snow

InterviewsDecember 23, 2023284Views 0Likes 0Comments

A feature article on little know amateur Matt Snow. Matt's career would peak with a 3rd place in his weight class in the 1979 AAU Mr America. Matt's physique was exceptional and can be clearly seen by the photos that accompany this article. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #44 - Muscle & Bodybuilding…

Ken Passariello Speaks Out!

InterviewsDecember 23, 2023396Views 0Likes 0Comments

A feature interview with Ken Passariello who would win his weight class in both the AAU Mr America and the IFBB Mr Universe in 1981. Ken speaks his mind on a number of topics and it a great read. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #35 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #36 -…

Don Peterson’s Quest for the America

InterviewsDecember 20, 2023456Views 0Likes 0Comments

A feature article on Don Peterson's quest for the 1981 Mr America title. Ultimately, Don did not compete in the competition. Source: Muscle & Bodybuilding (September 1981) Page #14 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #15 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #16 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep 1981) Page #17 - Muscle & Bodybuilding (Sep…

1967 Jr. Mr. America Contest

ContestsDecember 20, 2023201Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dennis Tinerino would outpoint a great field to win the 1967 Jr Mr America title. He would also win the most muscular award as well. He would go on to win the Mr America title in the upcoming weeks. Other notables in the contest were Boyer Coe and Chris Dickerson. Source: Muscular Development (Issue August…

Mr America 1941!

ContestsNovember 22, 2023239Views 0Likes 0Comments

John Grimek would win his 2nd consecutive Mr America title in 1941. He would score 146.5 out of a possible 150 point and easily outpoint his closest rival Jules Bacon. Jules would go onto win the event in 1943. This is a great article covering the event. Source: Strength & Health (Issue July 1941) Page…

Muscle firecrackers in Philadelphia

ContestsNovember 15, 2023247Views 0Likes 0Comments

A comprehensive report on the 1976 AAU Mr America event which includes some incredible color photographs of the event. The judges scorecard has also been included. Short biographies of the key competitors can also be found within the article. Kal Szkalak would win the crown following up from his Mr California victory. Kalman's career would…

The Great 1971 AAU Mr America show

ContestsNovember 15, 2023286Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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