Chris Dickerson – Vintage Body Building Magazines

The Universe Weekend!

ContestsJune 7, 202584Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ivan Dumbar provides a unique contest report on the 1970 NABBA Mr Universe. Frank Zane would win the amateur title, Arnold Schwarzenegger the professional crown whilst Christine Zane would win the Miss Bikini title. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #32 - Peak Muscle Maker (Vol. 1 No. 11) Page #33 - Peak…

Chris Does It In Los Angeles

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Chris Dickerson would prove too strong for the competition at the 1980 California Grand Prix. A returning Robby Robinson would place second ahead of Casey Viator. Source: Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #170 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #171 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980) Page #131 - Muscle and Fitness (July 1980)

Everyone’s a hero in Lafayette, but … CASEY’S king of ’em all!

ContestsApril 6, 2025236Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent contest report with an array of fantastic photos of the 1980 IFBB Louisiana Grand Prix. With muscularity like a skinned rabbit, Casey Viator roars from behind in the posedown to beat Chris Dickerson in the Louisiana Grand Prix. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #10 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1980) Page #11…

1982 Mr Olympia Results

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A short contest report by Carole Graham. She doesn't hold back on returning competitors Frank Zane and Boyer Coe who boycotted the 1981 Olympia as a protest to the 1980 Olympia controversy. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #19 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5)

In Quest of the Perfect Physique

InterviewsJanuary 5, 2025166Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Dickerson shares his views on the quest for a perfect physique. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #78 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #79 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #135 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #145 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #136 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980)

Florida Grand Prix Flash Report: Dickerson Edges Out Viator

ContestsNovember 21, 2024312Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Dickerson edges out Casey Viator by a single point to win the title. Both were tied with the perfect scores of 300 prior to Dickerson taking the pose down 4 to 3. It cant get any closer! Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #82 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #83 -Joe Weider's Muscle…

Canada Cup 1979 Dickerson knocks Them Dead!

ContestsNovember 16, 2024549Views 0Likes 2Comments

A contest report on the 1979 IFBB Canada Cup. Chris Dickerson would win the title ahead of Mike Mentzer and Robby Robinson. After a 5 year hiatus this would be Dickerson's first victory since he captured the 1974 NABBA Pro Universe. Dickerson weighed 187lbs and was 40 years old! The contest was also Casey Viator's…

Here For The Gambling! Boyer Coe Take First Grand Prix In Atlantic City

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A contest report on the 1981 Atlantic City Grand Prix (Professional World Cup). Boyer Coe would prove too good for the competition, with a perfect score of 300, looking massive and cut ! Chris Dickerson would be second and Bronston Austin third. Austin would forgo his cash prize of $8,000 to retain his amateur status. …

“I Feel Like Bodybuilding’s Jackie Robinson”

InterviewsOctober 9, 2024353Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rick Wayne sits down with Chris Dickerson and discusses his victory in the 1970 AAU Mr America. Chris would be the first black man to win the event. Rick Wayne does a great job in this classic interview and thus makes it a must read for all! Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #52…

IFBB Grand Prix New England & New York

ContestsSeptember 27, 2024504Views 0Likes 0Comments

Contest reports on the IFBB 1981 New England and New York Grand Prix events. Albert Beckles would win the New England contest but fall short of Chris Dickerson in the New York event. This would be the 46 year old Beckles first victory since the 1971 Mr Universe! Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page…

The 1968 Mr USA Physique Contest

ContestsSeptember 25, 2024461Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chris Dickerson would win the AAU 1968 Mr USA. This Weider magazine article goes to great lengths to discredit both Chris Dickerson and the contest as a whole. The contest actually contains numerous bodybuilders that would feature prominently in the next dozen years. So much for this Weider Publication review! Source: Muscle Builder / Power…

1980 Canada Cup

ContestsAugust 11, 2024246Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1980 Canada Cup was a unique bodybuilding concept. It basically pitted two bodybuilders against each other in a knockout format. The winner proceeding to the next round whilst the loser was eliminated. Ultimately, there was one man remaining Chris Dickerson. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source:…

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The Universe Weekend!

Chris Does It In Los Angeles

Everyone’s a hero in Lafayette, but … CASEY’S king of ’em all!

1982 Mr Olympia Results

In Quest of the Perfect Physique

Florida Grand Prix Flash Report: Dickerson Edges Out Viator

Canada Cup 1979 Dickerson knocks Them Dead!

Here For The Gambling! Boyer Coe Take First Grand Prix In Atlantic City

“I Feel Like Bodybuilding’s Jackie Robinson”

IFBB Grand Prix New England & New York

The 1968 Mr USA Physique Contest

1980 Canada Cup

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