Dusty Caldwell wins the AAU 1976 Mr New Jersey Contest. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977)
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The 1976 Mr North America was taken out by Ron Chambers. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977)
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On 2 October 1976 The Felt Forum hosted the IFBB Mr America, Mr Western Hemisphere and the Miss Americana Contests. Over 2,000 fans saw Mike Mentzer edge out Danny Padilla for the Mr America title. Darcy Beckles would win the Western Hemisphere contest whilst Marilyn Pearson would take out the Miss Americana title. Frank Zane…
With a 4 year lay off, after a successful junior career, Bertil Fox returned to competition in 1976 to capture 3 titles (Mr Britain, Mr Europe and Mr World). This article covers his Mr World victory. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977)
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Bertil Fox with the biggest arms in the competition took out the 1976 NABBA Mr Britain. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977)
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George Snyder in his first promotion handles the 1976 IFBB Eastern USA championships like a professional showman. Ray Mentzer edged out Charles Thomas to win his first major bodybuilding show. Whilst April Nicotra took out the female title. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robby Robinson were guest posers at the event. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) …
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)…
The First Annual Gold's Classic was held in Santa Monica, California in 1976. The list of guest posers was incredible and included Lou Ferrigno, Bill Grant, Sergio Oliva, Danny Padilla, Robby Robinson and Kalman Szkalak. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Frank Zane were also in attendance. As for the competitions. Tony Pearson won the Teenage Division in…
The IFBB Mr Universe / World Championship was a great event. The field was stacked with some of the best amateurs' of the time. Mohamed Makkawy, Danny Padilla, Robby Robinson, Mike Mentzer were the key attractions. Mohamed Makkawy (Light Weight), Robby Robinson (Middle Weight) and Roger Walker (Heavy Weight) where the class winners. Robby Robinson…
1976 interview with Franco Columbu
Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977)
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A great interview with 3 bodybuilding greats - Reg Park, Larry Scott and Boyer Coe. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977)
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The first annual Mr Olympus title. Dan Laurie's new initiative to rival the Weiders Mr Olympia. Sergio Oliva take the title despite being below idea condition. Serge Nubret was an unlucky second. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977)
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