guys, thats how it was back then. most of the bodybuilders had jobs and couldnt afford to compete unless there was a sponsor. there werent hundreds of supplement companies either. Dickerson won many shows that year. Remember he was an AAU Mr America, so was Viator. That was one of the most coveted titles once.
can you imagine the reaction to a 280-300 pounder back then, I dont think the crowd could have taken it. Some said Bertil Fox was overdeveloped at the time.