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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 2, 2003 20:48:41 GMT -5
Who is your all time favorite bodybuilder ,and why? You can list one from the past and one from the current crop of monster`s. I know it`s a tough one as most people will. have more than one .
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Post by Robert on Oct 3, 2003 4:21:02 GMT -5
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Sergio Oliva
Bertil Fox
Franco Columbo
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Post by Tamas on Oct 4, 2003 8:18:09 GMT -5
Bob Paris!
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Post by Jeff Preston on Oct 4, 2003 11:07:47 GMT -5
No doubt the Blond Bomber...Dave Draper! Not only the "look" but Dave epitimized what a bodybuilder really is. Still training away, the America, World and Universe titles were almost a side issue for him, TRAINING is where his heart is. And the older I get the more I admire him for his other traits, humility, honor, the desire to help others and the fact that he conquered his demons and stands tall today! Just like someone else we know!   The current crop....no thanks! |
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Ken B.
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Post by Ken B. on Oct 4, 2003 14:06:36 GMT -5
Absolutley was and still is Dave Draper! Freddy Ortiz would be second.   |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 4, 2003 17:32:29 GMT -5
There are so many I admire but I do like Zane, and Labrada.Padilla and Draper also.I could go on and on.Why did I post this question, when there are so many great physiques?I am like Jeff is where today`s guy`s don`t do it for me .
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Post by Whimp on Oct 4, 2003 19:52:22 GMT -5
I pretty much like Flex  8-)I think he is like 220lbs or so |
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Post by GerryT on Oct 9, 2003 13:13:04 GMT -5
Almost impossible to narrow down. From the past (although still a presence with his great site), Dave Draper. When you can still look as good as he does at 61, you deserve legendary status. Met him and his wife Laree while they were in NY after 9/11/01. Super people and very knowledgable.
Among current competitors, have huge respect for Lance Johnson. This guy looks amazing at 42, and had a great year. 4th in light heavy in Jr Nationals (should have been 2nd), won class at Masters Nationals, and was 9th in USA light heavy.
Beyond the physique, a true gentleman and role model for the sport. Loved seeing him kick younger butt, and he could show the younger guys a thing or two about sportsmanship. He truly
loves to compete and it shows on stage. he is going for overall in next year's Masters Nationals and hopefully qualify for Masters O.
But I am rooting for Jay (like a kid brother to me) to win the Olympia (wish I could get there). And rooting for Tim at Eastern USA!
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Post by lefty2u on Oct 13, 2003 15:24:19 GMT -5
I have always like Frank Zane a lot.
I really do not have much use for the new guys though. The big guts really turn me off.
Larry Scott is another guy I liked.
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Post by GerryT on Oct 14, 2003 18:28:07 GMT -5
Agree about Zane and Scott, both looking great at 60+. Saw Frank at a gym seminar about 5 years ago and he was very instructive and professional. And like Dave, his books are well done.
Agree about the distended guts being a turn off on most of today's competitors. Another reason, why I like Lance. He is one of the few at any age who can do a vacuum shot these days. Very impressive, IMHO.
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Post by Nothing on Oct 19, 2003 9:07:18 GMT -5
Jay is my favourite   |
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Post by GerryT on Oct 19, 2003 9:59:30 GMT -5
Thanks for the great photos. Have known Jay since he won 2000 NOC and among today's guys he has it all.
Beyond the obvious, he is intelligent, sincere and a nice person to be around. Last saw him in June when he guest posed at Atlantic States and he was accommodating to everyone. Always a pleasure to see him. A real class act.
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Post by Nothing on Oct 19, 2003 13:12:16 GMT -5
You 're welcome mate
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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 19, 2003 13:19:31 GMT -5
Jay is definately a future Mr. Olympia. I have met him a few times and he is a great representative of the sport!
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Post by rls on Oct 23, 2003 19:44:00 GMT -5
I have quite a few favorites. ;D
L. Priest
D. Padilla
G. Farah
B. Chicarello
F. Columbo
and of course, the greatest bodybuilder of all time(IMHO) Arnold Scharzanegar(sp?)
I live in the same city as three of the favorites I have chosen. I work with a man who was a competitive BB'er back in the 70's. I heard some good stories about some of those guys.
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Post by Albertarocks on Nov 1, 2003 0:44:08 GMT -5
There is no doubt that the best bodybuilders of all time are in the past. The 'best' will never be duplicated, in my opinion.
Dave Draper, if he walked into the same stadium as todays greats, would draw all the press, all the cameras, and all the love, just because of the perfection, the big blond hair , the huge shoulders and those arms...not to mention the charisma.
But he wasn't the greatest...
Frank Zane was perhaps the most perfect.
But Larry Scott was the greatest. Larry Scott was the guy next door. He was the handsome face of the boy next door. He was a nice guy...just a kid who built a great body...and all through it...was the classiest example of "you too can do it". Larry Scott was perfect in body, yet gave every young man true hope...that it was possible to be great.
Albertarocks
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Post by Murph on Nov 1, 2003 23:26:27 GMT -5
Well of couse Arnold, but:
there was always something about Zane,
Waller looked powerful,
Callender always seemed overlooked, but incredible, Danny had it all,
Ray Mentzer could have been the better Mentzer,
Rick Wayne was rock hard,
Draper was ahead of his time,
Louie had such potential,
Bill Grant just needed a little more calf,
To be continued.....
Hey I could go on all day!!!!
Murph
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Post by shaun ray todays timeperiod on Nov 15, 2003 15:32:26 GMT -5
Who is your all time favorite bodybuilder ,and why? You can list one from the past and one from the current crop of monster`s. I know it`s a tough one as most people will. have more than one . |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Nov 17, 2003 18:29:15 GMT -5
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Post by GerryT on Nov 19, 2003 14:17:20 GMT -5
Hey, guys! We're missing the obvious here. Let's give Tim a huge mention. To overcome adversity and look so good and be consistently competitive is inspirational. This is what being a role model is all about.
Go, Tim!
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8-)I think he is like 220lbs or so 
