Tom Platz – Vintage Body Building Magazines

The New Tom Platz

InterviewsApril 15, 2025140Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic Interview with Tom Platz after his return from a torn bicep injury that placed his bodybuilding career in jeopardy. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #56 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #57 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #58 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #59 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #60 - MuscleMag International…

WHO SAYS DREAMS DON’T COME TRUE?

InterviewsApril 8, 2025130Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic article on Tom Platz. It touches on his introduction to bodybuilding, his early competitions and his ultimate success at the 1978 IFBB Mr Universe. "Becoming a top bodybuilder was more than desire," Tom says now in retrospect. "For me it was an intrinsic need, as basic as eating and sleeping, something I had…

Pro Mr Universe, Mr International

ContestsNovember 12, 2024286Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jusup Wilkosz would take the Pro Universe title and Andrea Cahling would become the Mr International champ. This is an excellent contest report on both events. The contest in the wake of the 1980 Mr Olympia was promoted by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Many of the top competitors boycotted the event due to what they felt was…

Columbus hosts the International Pro Universe Contests

ContestsAugust 11, 2024230Views 0Likes 0Comments

Contest report of the 1980 IFBB Pro Mr Universe and the 1980 IFBB Mr International. Jusup Wilcosz would beat a hot field to win the Pro Universe. Andreas Cahling would win the Mr International. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source: Musclemag International (March 1981) Page #32 -…

The 1982 IFBB Mr Olympia

ContestsJuly 20, 2024334Views 0Likes 0Comments

After two consecutive 2nd place finishes Chris Dickerson wins the Olympia Crown. He would edge out 3-time winner Frank Zane and an imposing Casey Viator. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source: MuscleMag International (May 1983) Page #32 - MuscleMag International (May 1983) Page #33 - MuscleMag International (May…

Tom Platz Goes to the Bicep-Blasting Limit

TrainingJuly 20, 2024379Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tom Platz shares his philosophies on building world class in his build up to the 1982 Mr Olympia. Unfortunately shortly after this article he would tear his bicep. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (June 1982) Page #31 - Muscle & Fitness…

Sensational Tobol Wins Teenage Mr America / Dave Johns Wins Jr Mr USA

ContestsJune 16, 2024260Views 0Likes 0Comments

Contest report on the 1974 AAU Teenage Mr America and Jr Mr USA. Dan Tobol would outgun Tom Platz for the Teenage title whist Dave Johns would claim the Jr Mr USA title. Enjoy the contest report. Source: IronMan (November 1974) Page #32 - IronMan (Nov 1974) Page #33 - IronMan (Nov 1974)

Wilkosz Wins Mr Universe

ContestsJune 14, 2024182Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jusup Wilkcosz outguns Tom Platz and Bob Birdsong to win the 1980 IFBB Pro Universe. Andreas Cahling would win his class and overall title to capture the IFBB Mr International on the same night. Enjoy the contest report. Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #34 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #35 - IronMan (Mar 1981)

Tom Plat’z Calves

TrainingApril 17, 2024316Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tom Platz provides insight into how he developed his tremendous calves! THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle & Fitness (March 1980) Page #48 - Muscle & Fitness (Mar 1980) Page #49 - Muscle & Fitness (Mar 1980) Page #50 - Muscle & Fitness (Mar 1980) Page #51…

1984 Gallery of Olympians: New York

ContestsMarch 13, 2024263Views 0Likes 0Comments

A pictorial record of the top 12 in the 1984 Mr Olympia Source: Muscle & Co (Feb 1985) Page #64 - Muscle & Co. (Feb 1985) Page #65 - Muscle & Co. (Feb 1985) Page #66 - Muscle & Co. (Feb 1985) Page #67 - Muscle & Co. (Feb 1985) Page #68 - Muscle &…

1981 Mr. Olympia Report

ContestsMarch 9, 2024238Views 0Likes 0Comments

A Contest Report for the 1981 Mr Olympia Contest. The report is well balanced and does not raise any of the controversy linked to the results. It contains some superb photos of the top six competitors. Photos were taken by Chris Lund. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1982) Page #6 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1982) Page #7…

Backstage at the ’81 Olympia

ContestsFebruary 7, 2024279Views 0Likes 0Comments

What an article! A unique MMI exclusive backstage at the 1981 Mr Olympia. The photos accompanying this article are exceptional. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: MuscleMag International (Jul 1982) Page #14 - MuscleMag International (Jul 1982) Page #15 - MuscleMag International (Jul 1982) Page #16 -…

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The New Tom Platz

WHO SAYS DREAMS DON’T COME TRUE?

Pro Mr Universe, Mr International

Columbus hosts the International Pro Universe Contests

The 1982 IFBB Mr Olympia

Tom Platz Goes to the Bicep-Blasting Limit

Sensational Tobol Wins Teenage Mr America / Dave Johns Wins Jr Mr USA

Wilkosz Wins Mr Universe

Tom Plat’z Calves

1984 Gallery of Olympians: New York

1981 Mr. Olympia Report

Backstage at the ’81 Olympia

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