Silver Era – Page 5 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

“Barbelles ” October 1944

InterviewsNovember 23, 2023185Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #11 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #43 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944)

“Barbelles ” May 1945

InterviewsNovember 23, 2023174Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue May 1945) Page #20 - Strength & Health (Issue May 1945) Page #21 - Strength & Health (Issue May 1945) Page #22 - Strength & Health (Issue May 1945)

Mr America 1941!

ContestsNovember 22, 2023230Views 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…

The Golden Years of Bodybuilding

InterviewsNovember 15, 2023196Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice article by Australia's Robert Nailon on the history of bodybuilding. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #166 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #167 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #168 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #169 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)

Popping Questions at Ron “Speck” Lacy

InterviewsOctober 17, 2023217Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic interview with Ron Lacy shortly after winning the prestigious AAU Mr. America title in 1957. Ron provides great answers to questions on his introduction to bodybuilding, his training and diet amongst other things. A must read. Source: Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (Jun 1958) Page #14 - Reg Park Physical Culture…

the 1957 Mr & Miss Britain Contest

ContestsOctober 17, 2023210Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1958 Mr Britain was title was won by Len Sell. This being his 1st major title victory qualifying him for the 1959 Mr Universe title. Len would go on to win the 1959 Mr Universe title edging out Earl Maynard from Barbados. NOTE: ARTICLE INCORRECTLY TITLED THE 1957 MR. AND MISS BRITAIN CONTEST. Source: Reg Park…

The History of the York Barbell Club

InterviewsOctober 1, 2023180Views 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)

The Modern Apollo – Alan Stephan

InterviewsSeptember 30, 2023229Views 0Likes 0Comments

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, 2023175Views 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)

Jules Bacon ‘Mr America’ 1943

ContestsSeptember 30, 2023256Views 0Likes 0Comments

After rather a close contest, Jules Bacon, of the York Barbell Club, was selected as the 1943 "Mr. America". Dan Lurie (Muscle Training Illustrated and WBBG fame) would finish second to Jules Bacon. This is a great article covering the event. Source: Strength & Health (Issue September 1943) Page #18 - Strength & Health (Issue…

“Barbelles ” August 1946

InterviewsSeptember 30, 2023191Views 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)

“Barbelles ” April 1946

InterviewsSeptember 30, 2023142Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Barbelles" a monthly column by Abbye 'Pudgy' Stockton. Source: Strength & Health (Issue April 1946) Page #21 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1946) Page #38 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1946) Page #39 - Strength & Health (Issue Apr 1946)

Tag: Silver Era

“Barbelles ” October 1944

“Barbelles ” May 1945

Mr America 1941!

The Golden Years of Bodybuilding

Popping Questions at Ron “Speck” Lacy

the 1957 Mr & Miss Britain Contest

The History of the York Barbell Club

The Modern Apollo – Alan Stephan

When Milo Challenged Sandow

Jules Bacon ‘Mr America’ 1943

“Barbelles ” August 1946

“Barbelles ” April 1946

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