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Title: clancy ross rip 1923-2008
Post by: funk51 on May 07, 2008, 08:14:00 AM
clancy passed recently , it's a shame as he had just come back into the public's eye just recently in a newspaper article. he was truly one of the early greats along with jcg, steve reeves and george eiferman.he has now joined them in that big gym in the sky. pic is of an old comic book ad.
Title: Re: clancy ross rip 1923-2008
Post by: funk51 on May 07, 2008, 08:15:25 AM
more ross
Title: Re: clancy ross rip 1923-2008
Post by: knny187 on May 07, 2008, 08:17:51 AM
when did this happen?
Title: Re: clancy ross rip 1923-2008
Post by: JohnnyVegas on May 07, 2008, 08:39:15 AM
when did this happen?

Yes, please post where you received your info....
Title: Re: clancy ross rip 1923-2008
Post by: Moosejay on May 07, 2008, 10:28:16 AM
Wow.

I was just going to send him some dumbells...apparently, up until a few days ago, he was alive.

One of the true remaining legends.

I believe he was the oldest remaining Mr. America....and I feel he would have been a great one today....massive size and proportion for his day.

Hope he had a good life. 
Title: Re: clancy ross rip 1923-2008
Post by: funk51 on May 07, 2008, 11:29:00 AM
early may both ironhistory.com and ironage reported his death clancy provided a legacy at the old age home where he died, much money and equipment were donated by ironage.com when they found out the facility where clancy resided was practically devoid of equipment. clancy was pumping iron till the end. it's true now  all the aau mr americas from 1939-1949 are no longer with us.
Title: Re: clancy ross rip 1923-2008
Post by: funk51 on May 07, 2008, 12:05:53 PM
i guess that leaves roy hilligen as the oldest living former aau mr america he won the title in 1951 and was born in 1922. i believe he's still in jail for a crime of passion {seinfeld ref} bill pearl would be next winning in 1953.
Title: Re: clancy ross rip 1923-2008
Post by: Moosejay on May 07, 2008, 12:12:57 PM
i guess that leaves roy hilligen as the oldest living former aau mr america he won the title in 1951 and was born in 1922. i believe he's still in jail for a crime of passion {seinfeld ref} bill pearl would be next winning in 1953.

A shame about Clancy.

I believe Roy was recently released. Turns out he has spent more time in prison in his life than out
Title: Re: clancy ross rip 1923-2008
Post by: Made in Montana on May 07, 2008, 02:30:40 PM
Beautiful human being in every way.

(http://www.ifbbpro.com/wp-content/uploads/image/halloffame/ClarenceRoss1.jpg)
Title: Re: clancy ross rip 1923-2008
Post by: JohnnyVegas on May 07, 2008, 03:39:30 PM
Beautiful human being in every way.

(http://www.ifbbpro.com/wp-content/uploads/image/halloffame/ClarenceRoss1.jpg)

Clancy was a great guy.

Had many friends in the bay Area and I know there are some heavy hearts today.
Title: Re: clancy ross rip 1923-2008
Post by: smaul on May 08, 2008, 12:15:59 AM
RIP and props to a legend
Title: Re: clancy ross rip 1923-2008
Post by: funk51 on May 08, 2008, 08:15:50 AM
clancy's ross