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Title: WEHT Jim Haislop?
Post by: pecster on January 20, 2006, 02:53:17 PM

My interest in bodybuilding began when I saw the September 1968 volume of "Muscular Development" with Haislop in all his glory on the cover.  He was big news for a few years around the late 60s, but he seemed to disappear around 1970.  Does anyone know what happened or where he is today?

Title: Re: WEHT Jim Haislop?
Post by: stuntmovie on January 20, 2006, 03:58:15 PM

Good question, Pec. Jim was definitely an up and comer from the Florida area, but I believe he passed away in the early 70's although I do forget the details.

Haven't got the time right now but plan to check him out on MuscleMemory.com.

Another young star from Florida recently passed away. Mike someone, I believe. I'll go more into that soon too.

Thanks

Title: Re: WEHT Jim Haislop?
Post by: Jeff Preston on January 20, 2006, 06:56:32 PM

No Jim is alive and well, in the Tampa Bay area I believe. He joined Ironage last May but hasn't posted as of yet.

Title: Re: WEHT Jim Haislop?
Post by: stuntmovie on January 22, 2006, 04:05:13 AM

Well my apologizes to all concerned then.

I called a good friend who was competitive in that area in those days and he informs me that I am confusing Haislop with Gene Massey.

Here again I hate to start rumors but it was Gene who passed away in a car wreck in Florida in the 70's and not Jim.

Sorry, Jim.

Title: Re: WEHT Jim Haislop?
Post by: Joe Roark on January 22, 2006, 05:38:17 AM

Stunt,
Massey died in a plane crash Nov 1, 1975.

Title: Re: WEHT Jim Haislop?
Post by: funk51 on January 22, 2006, 09:03:58 AM

you might be thinking of scott cooper also he was a bb ,drummer and friend of jim h. he died choking on a hot dog.

Title: Re: WEHT Jim Haislop?
Post by: onlyme on January 22, 2006, 08:44:25 PM

Stunt, quit killing all theold BB's