GEORGE EIFERMAN... 1948 AAU MR. AMERICA / 1962 IFBB MR. UNIVERSE
George Eiferman, born in 1925, in
Philadephia, became a notable figure in the sport of bodybuilding. On his 17th birthday, George joined the US Navy. He began lifting weights seriously and added 40 pounds of muscle to his frame by the time of his discharge on his 21st birthday in 1946. He then joined Fritshe's Gym in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In 1947, Eiferman won the AAU Mr.
Philadelphia competition and placed 5th at the AAU Mr. America event in 1947.
In 1948, George scored first at the AAU
Mr. California. One month later, he won the 1948 AAU Mr. America title. He then moved to Santa Monica, California, where he worked out regularly at Muscle Beach.
During that time, Eiferman played a
part in the film, The Devil's Sleep. The 1960s, George of the Jungle cartoon character, was created by the cook on Eiferman's mine sweeper who combined George's likeness and the Tarzan character.
With his numerous physique titles,
Eiferman began traveling the United States giving speeches at high schools on living a healthy lifestyle and the benefits of weight training for the Nationwide School Assemblies of America organization.
In 1950, George appeared to my high school in Yakima, Washington. He spoke of sailors who didn't have enough strength to pull themselves up into a rescue boat. He continued to emphasize how important body strength was in daily life.
That year, 1950, I enlisted into the U. S . Navy with three years of weight lifting behind me and it served me well, doubling my strength – inspired by Eiferman's lecture.
Eiferman continued to weight train and won the 1962 IFBB Mr. Universe title. He also opened gyms in Hawaii, Vista, California, and Las Vegas.
In the 1980s, Eiferman hosted the TV show, Take 5 for Fitness, on Fox 5 in Las Vegas. As a trainer, nutritionist, and fitness ambassador, George had working relationships with weightlifters Steve Reeves, Lou Ferrigno, and Arnold Schwarzenegger as well as entertainers Mae West, Debbie Reynolds, Liz Taylor and Marilyn Monroe. He also helped train celebrities like Rock Hudson, Sylvester Stallone, and Elvis Presley with body weight and other health issues.
Eiferman was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2000. He died in 2002, of heart failure with his wife Bonita at his side.GEORGE EIFERMAN... 1948 AAU MR. AMERICA / 1962 IFBB MR. UNIVERSE
George Eiferman, born in 1925, in
Philadephia, became a notable figure in the sport of bodybuilding. On his 17th birthday, George joined the US Navy. He began lifting weights seriously and added 40 pounds of muscle to his frame by the time of his discharge on his 21st birthday in 1946. He then joined Fritshe's Gym in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In 1947, Eiferman won the AAU Mr.
Philadelphia competition and placed 5th at the AAU Mr. America event in 1947.
In 1948, George scored first at the AAU
Mr. California. One month later, he won the 1948 AAU Mr. America title. He then moved to Santa Monica, California, where he worked out regularly at Muscle Beach.
During that time, Eiferman played a
part in the film, The Devil's Sleep. The 1960s, George of the Jungle cartoon character, was created by the cook on Eiferman's mine sweeper who combined George's likeness and the Tarzan character.
With his numerous physique titles,
Eiferman began traveling the United States giving speeches at high schools on living a healthy lifestyle and the benefits of weight training for the Nationwide School Assemblies of America organization.
In 1950, George appeared to my high school in Yakima, Washington. He spoke of sailors who didn't have enough strength to pull themselves up into a rescue boat. He continued to emphasize how important body strength was in daily life.
That year, 1950, I enlisted into the U. S . Navy with three years of weight lifting behind me and it served me well, doubling my strength – inspired by Eiferman's lecture.
Eiferman continued to weight train and won the 1962 IFBB Mr. Universe title. He also opened gyms in Hawaii, Vista, California, and Las Vegas.
In the 1980s, Eiferman hosted the TV show, Take 5 for Fitness, on Fox 5 in Las Vegas. As a trainer, nutritionist, and fitness ambassador, George had working relationships with weightlifters Steve Reeves, Lou Ferrigno, and Arnold Schwarzenegger as well as entertainers Mae West, Debbie Reynolds, Liz Taylor and Marilyn Monroe. He also helped train celebrities like Rock Hudson, Sylvester Stallone, and Elvis Presley with body weight and other health issues.
Eiferman was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2000. He died in 2002, of heart failure with his wife Bonita at his side. George Eiferman
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Height 5'7"
Weight 195
Born November 3, 1925
Died February 12, 2002
1946
Mr East Coast - AAU, Medium, Unknown placing
1947
Mr America - AAU, 5th
Mr Universe, 4th
1948
Mr America - AAU, Winner
Mr California - AAU, Winner
Mr Western America - AAU, 2nd
1949
Mr USA, 4th
1950
Mr USA, 2nd
Mr USA, Most Muscular, 1st
1962
Universe - IFBB, Overall Winner
Universe - IFBB, Medium, 1st
Magazines
1947 Vol 7, Num 6 IronMan
1948 February Strength and Health
1948 April Vol 5, Num 1 Muscle Power
1948 July Vol 3, Num 7 Chicago Bodybuilder
1948 August Strength and Health
1948 December Vol 8, Num 6 IronMan
1949 May Vol 11, Num 2 Your Physique
1949 July Vol 4, Num 7 Chicago Bodybuilder
1950 April Vol 13, Num 1 Your Physique
1950 November Strength and Health
1951 August Strength and Health
1953 Vol 1, Num 8 Mr Universe
1953 January Vol 15, Num 2 Muscle Power
1953 January Vol 7, Num 1 The Bodybuilder
1953 May Vol 12, Num 6 IronMan
1955 May Vol 14, Num 6 IronMan
1955 May Strength and Health
1956 October Vol 6, Num 3 Muscle Builder
1957 April Reg Park Journal
1957 July Strength and Health
1963 February Vol 12, Num 9 Muscle Builder
1967 March Vol 4, Num 3 Muscular Development
1991 November Vol 3, Num 3 Hardgainer
2001 March Vol 12, Num 5 Hardgainer
