"When the beautiful jeweled crown was awarded (this crown, by the way, was entirely hand made -- crystal and ruby on gold, lined with red velvet and trimmed with leopard . . . by George Alagantakis of the G. A. Novelty Co., in New York City) --..."
I can't help but think putting that thing on his perfectly coiffed hair and the fact that it was "hand made" (were there crown making machines back then?) at a "novelty company" just had to irk the Great Scott more than a little. As to his faith, I think it may have had something to do with his retirement. Hanging with schmoes probably didn't sit well with Larry. From what little I know of the man, his faith was genuine and while I don't agree with the tenets of LDS, that does not take away from the greatness of Larry Scott as either a bodybuilder or a man.
Rest well, Mr. Scott