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Mr America 1980

ContestsJanuary 26, 2024208Views0Likes0Comments
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…

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Night of the Champions

ContestsJanuary 24, 2024563Views0Likes0Comments
Professional bodybuilding was becoming a reality for the IFBB in  1978.  The Night of the Champions was part of a series of competitions that would later progress to the Grand Prix.  This event was star studded and Robby Robinson would be the ultimate champion on the night.  Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #202 -…

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NABBA British Championships

ContestsJanuary 24, 2024263Views0Likes0Comments
Bill Richardson wins the 1978 NABBA Mr Britain.  His victory is covered in this excellent contest report. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #212 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #213 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #214 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #215 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #216 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #217 -…

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Enulu Wins WABBA Mr World

ContestsJanuary 24, 2024236Views0Likes0Comments
Ahmet Enunlu, the fantastic Turk, outguns Dave Johns to take his class, the  Bill Richardson and Wilfred Sylvester for the overall title. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #186 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #187 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #188 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #189 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #190 - MuscleMag…

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Bill Richardson shows it all at the WABBA Mr Europe

ContestsJanuary 24, 2024303Views0Likes0Comments
The heavily muscled Bill Richards proves too strong for the competition at the 1978 Mr Europe. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #222 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #223 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #224 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #225 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #226 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #227 - MuscleMag…

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Bertil Fox Seminar

InterviewsJanuary 24, 2024552Views0Likes0Comments
An excellent article featuring Bertil Fox.  I believe it is from a Q&A portion of a seminar conducted in the late 1970's. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #238 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #239 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #240 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #241 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4)

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Franco Today

InterviewsJanuary 24, 2024365Views0Likes0Comments
An article on the Franco Columbu in retirement after his 1976 Mr Olympia victory. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #230 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #231 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #232 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #233 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4)

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Arnold came to dinner

InterviewsJanuary 24, 2024304Views0Likes0Comments
Australian Robert Nailon provides an overview of his  time with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #172 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #173 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #174 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #176 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #177 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #178 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #180…

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IFBB World Championships in Acapulco

ContestsJanuary 23, 2024567Views0Likes0Comments
The 1978 Mr Universe was the first time in history that the USA won all weight categories.  Mike Mentzer (Heavyweight), Tom Platz (Middleweight) and Carlos Rodriquez (Lightweight).  This is an excellent contest report that covers the event. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #160 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #161 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page…

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Gary Leonard Mr America 1980

InterviewsJanuary 23, 2024442Views0Likes0Comments
Gary Leonard had just captured the 1980 Mr America title.  Bill Dobbins sat down with Gary just 2 weeks after his greatest victory for this interview. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981)  Page #6 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #7 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan…

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Gold’s Classic

ContestsJanuary 23, 2024373Views0Likes0Comments
The 1978 Golds Classic was a spectacular.   The line up was star studded and this contest report is a great read! Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #146 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #147 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #148 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #149 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #150 - MuscleMag International…

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Back to Basics

TrainingJanuary 23, 2024482Views0Likes0Comments
Danny Padilla provides insight into his back training routine in this excellent article. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #154 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #155 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #156 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #157 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #158 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #159 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4)

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