u/Vesploogie

Perhaps the greatest uncrowned Mr. America, Arthur Harris was a phenom of the Silver Era. Though he was awarded Most Muscular, he was never awarded even a top 5 finish at the contest. The time period is unfortunately telling of why. Bill Pearl called Arthur Harris the hardest working bodybuilder he ever saw, and virtually nothing of his diet or training is known today. A friend and fellow competitor of his, Dr. Ken Rosa, reported seeing Harris do 400lb lat pulldowns, 1,000lb leg presses, and 200lb weighted pull-ups, all at a bodyweight of 190lbs.

A forgotten legend with an all-time great physique. He died in 2003, age 70. These photos were taken in 1955/56.

The Duke of Delts, Don was a popular figure in the Golden Age, with arguably the best hair ever.

“It's crazy how things have deteriorated. Some champs work their arms or chest or whatever only once a week. We worked them as often as humanly possible.”

- Don Howorth in 2001

https://www.museodelprado.es/en/the-collection/art-work/celebration-of-the-ommegang-in-brussels/ac223507-e531-4eb6-a600-63d0b91d6dfe

This mf’er is 12.5 feet long. The Prado has a very high quality scan to explore all the details.

https://fitnessvolt.com/bodybuilding-legend-albert-beckles-dies/

One of the most legendary careers in bodybuilding, highlighted by a 2nd place finish in the 1985 Mr. O at age 55.