Mr Universe – 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…

1981 PRO UNIVERSE

ContestsJune 6, 2025103Views 0Likes 0Comments

Brighton Le Sands Hotel in Sydney was the venue for 1981 IFBB Pro-Universe Contest. With a great line-up including overseas contestants the calibre of Dennis Tinerino, Tony Pearson, Carlos Rodrigues, Hubert Metz, Johnny Fuller, Steve Davis, Don Ross, Australia's own Roger Walker and Victoria's Graeme Lancefield. Bertil Fox was a late withdrawal from the contest…

1950 Mr Universe Contest

ContestsJune 3, 202589Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time. Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title. This is an excellent article on the event. It was a reprint from the original article from Health & Strength by George Walsh. The article was donated electronically by Andrew Lee. Source:…

All Roads Lead to the Palace

ContestsApril 26, 2025132Views 0Likes 0Comments

An exception contest report on the 1970 NABBA Mr Universe. Source: Health and Strength (Dec 1970) Page #14 - Health and Strength (Dec 1970) Page #17 - Health and Strength (Dec 1970) Page #18 - Health and Strength (Dec 1970) Page #20 - Health and Strength (Dec 1970)

Results of the IFBB World Championships

ContestsMarch 24, 202593Views 0Likes 0Comments

A complete summary of the scorecards of the 1982 IFBB World Championships in Bruges Belgium. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #42 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5) Page #43 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.5)

The Pro Universe and the Pro-Am World Cup: How does Paul Graham do it!

ContestsMarch 5, 2025178Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on the upcoming IFBB Mr Universe and World Cup held in Australia in 1981. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.2) Page #19 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.2) Page #20 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.2) Page #21 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness…

The Greatest Show on Earth

InterviewsFebruary 11, 2025149Views 0Likes 0Comments

An information article of the details of the upcoming 1973 IFBB Mr Olympia and Mr Universe extravaganza's. Source: Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #53 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973)

Backstage at the 1962 IFBB Mr Universe – Mr America Muscle Battle

ContestsJanuary 27, 2025330Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic account of the 1962 IFBB Mr Universe and Mr America Extravaganza. Larry Scott would win the Mr America title and George Eiferman would win the Mr Universe crown. Another notable was Freddy Ortiz would would win his class and the Most Muscular award in the Mr Universe contest. Source: Mr America (Australian Edition)…

The 1957 Amateur and Professional Mr Universe Contests

ContestsJanuary 26, 2025345Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest flash report on the 1957 NABBA Mr Universe Contest. Arthur Robin won the professional title and John Lees the Amateur crown. The list of competitors was astonishing and this report is well worth the read! Source: Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page #6 - Reg Park Physical Culture Journal (December 1957) Page…

Dennis Tinnerino Wins Pro Am Universe

ContestsJanuary 17, 2025417Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic contest report on the 1981 IFBB Pro Mr Universe. Dennis Tinerino would narrowly take the title ahead of Roger Walker. The magnificent Tony Pearson would take third. Both Bill Pearl and the injured Bertil Fox would guest pose whilst Arnold Schwarzenegger would provide the seminar of the century. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle…

Baghdad

ContestsDecember 18, 2024187Views 1Like 0Comments

A fantastic contest report on the IFBB Mr Universe and Mr World Bodybuilding Championships. Ed Corney would win his class and the overall Mr Universe title. Other winners were Mike Katz (Heavyweight) and the Japanese sensation Kenichi Suemitsu. Source: Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #39 - Muscle Builder Power (July 1973) Page #40 - Muscle…

Mr Universe 71 (Mr Olympia 71)

ContestsDecember 10, 2024614Views 1Like 0Comments

An excellent contest report by Wayne Gallasch on the 1971 IFBB Mr Olympia / Universe competition. Albert Beckles would be judged the overall Mr Universe winner after initially placing 2nd in his class. In an act of extreme sportsmanship Ahmet Enunlu, who was judged the winner, mounted the 2nd position on the rostrum. The great…

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The Universe Weekend!

1981 PRO UNIVERSE

1950 Mr Universe Contest

All Roads Lead to the Palace

Results of the IFBB World Championships

The Pro Universe and the Pro-Am World Cup: How does Paul Graham do it!

The Greatest Show on Earth

Backstage at the 1962 IFBB Mr Universe – Mr America Muscle Battle

The 1957 Amateur and Professional Mr Universe Contests

Dennis Tinnerino Wins Pro Am Universe

Baghdad

Mr Universe 71 (Mr Olympia 71)

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