odds and ends [bodybuilding related.

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Bob Gajda

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Born September 13, 1940

Died January 16, 2022

1964

Mr America - AAU, 11th

1965

Mr America - AAU, 2nd
Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd
Junior Mr America - AAU, 4th
Mr USA - AAU, Winner
Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st

1966

Mr America - AAU, Winner
Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd
Junior Mr America - AAU, 2nd
Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 3rd
World-Universe - FICH, Overall Winner
World-Universe - FICH, Tall, 1st

Magazines

1965 December   Vol 25, Num 1   IronMan
1966 February       Strength and Health
1966 September   Vol 25, Num 6   IronMan
1966 October   Vol 3, Num 10   Muscular Development
1967 March   Vol 9, Num 1   Mr America
© MuscleMemory      BOB GAJDA ... 1966 AAU MR. AMERICA
Bob Gajda, born September 13, 1940, was announced winner of the 1966 AAU Mr. America contest. It was the first year the competition was conducted on a seperate evening from the Senior National Weightlifting Championships. The contest, held at the High School Auditorium in York, Pennsylvania, was a success with any one of the top six competitors a worthy choice. Gajda, the winner, worked at the Duncan YMCA in Chicago, and trained with that year's Mr.America runner-up and Most Muscular winner, Sergio Oliva.
Preparing for this competition, Gajda had devised a system of weight-training he called Peripheral Heart Action (PHA), which he claimed developed muscles quickly and was beneficial aerobically.
Bob had entered the Mr. America contest for the first time in 1964, but placed out of the top ten. In 1965, he had an outstanding year, winning the AAU Mr. USA and the Most Muscular award after taking second place at the Mr. America event. At a height of five-feet, nine-inches and weighing 195 pounds, his arms measured 19 inches; chest, 49 inches; waist, 29 inches; thighs, 25 1/2 inches; and calves, 18 inches.
Retiring from competitive bodybuilding, Gajda went on to earn two Masters' degrees and during his Ph.D. course work, he finalized his system Peripheral Heart Action training.
Dr. Bob Gajda was director of Gajda Health Plus Network, and was recognized as one of the worlds most prominent kinesiotherapist and sports trainers. He was inducted into the National Bodybuilding Hall of Fame in 2007.
Bob Gajda passed away January 16, 2022.

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1966 MR. AMERICA WINNERS
WHERE EACH CONTESTANT PLACED
Contestant   Club   Points
1.   Bob Gajda   Duncan YMCA   69
2.   Sergio Oliva   Duncan YMCA   66½
3.   Ralph Kroger   Coast Health Studio   66½
4.   Randy Watson   Atlanta, Ga.   65½
5.   James Haislop   Tampa Health Club   65½
6.   Dennis Tinerino   Brooklyn, N.Y.   64½
7.   Will Whitaker   Parkview Health Club   64
8.   Charles Estes   Cosmopolitan H.C.   64
9.   Tom Helms   York Barbell Club   58½
10.   Bill St. John   York Barbell Club   57½
11.   Eugene Dickerson   Lea's Gym   56½
12.   Eugene Kuczinski   Eastern Health Studio   56½
13.   Gene Wells   Fritshe's Gym   56
14.   Nick Spano   Physical Fitness H. C.   55
15.   Wm. Parker   Bel Air Health Club   55
16.   Steve Johnson   Fritshe's Gym   53
Contestant   Club   Points
17.   Charles Fautz   Surf Breakers AC   52½
18.   Tom Hutson   St. Louis, Mo.   52
19.   Jim Dorn   York Barbell Club   52
20.   Kent Kuehn   Lansing, Mich.   51
21.   Jerry Doetrrel   York AC, Buffalo   50
22.   Jose Lopez   Roberto Santana H. C.   49
23.   Steve Sakoulos   Irving Park YMCA   49
24.   Ken Covington   Boodley's Gym   47
25.   Dan Howard   Univ. of Tulsa   46½
26.   Bob McNeill   Don's H. C.   46½
27.   John Kaczynski   Eastern Health Studio   46
28.   James Kowalski   Pittsburgh Boys' Club   46
29.   Flaubert Peltier   Boston YMCA   44
30.   Ray Melendez   Fritshe's Gym   41½
31.   George Papp   Buffalo, N.Y.   38         
      JR. MR. AMERICA
Sergio Oliva, Duncan Y, Chicago   74
Robert Gajda, Duncan Y, Chicago   73½
John Corvello, San Jose HC   68
Kenneth McCord, MHS, San Leandro   67½
Boyer Coe, Lerille's, Lafayette, La.   65½
Dennis Tinerino, Brooklyn, N.Y.   59½
Eugene Dickerson, Seven Seas, Sand Diego   53
Bud Schosek, York AC, Buffalo, N.Y.   52½
Joe Townsell, San Jose YMCA   47
Robert Steele, Arcadia, Calif.   46½
Judges: John Terpak, Peary Rader, Mabel Rader, Bob Hise, Bud Mucci, Betty Harris, Ralph Countryman.

MOST MUSCULAR
Sergio Oliva, Duncan YMCA, Chicago   25
Kenneth McCord, MHS, San Leandro   23½
Robert Gajda, Duncan Y, Chicago   22
John Corvello, San Jose HC   20½
Boyer Coe, Lerille's Lafayette, La.   19½

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   DENNIS TINERINO ... 1967 AAU MR. AMERICA
Dennis Tinerino was born in 1945 in Brooklyn, New York. As a youngster, he shared his father's interest in boxing and baseball. In high school, he took up the sport of fencing, prompted by a fellow student commenting, "He's probably too muscle-bound to participate."
In 1964, at age 19, Dennis won the AAU Teen Mr. America,  AAU Jr. Mr. USA, and placed in the top ten at the AAU Mr. America contests. The following year, he was crowned AAU Mr. USA and finished sixth at the AAU Mr. America events.
The year 1967, saw Tinerino sweep the board as he won the AAU Junior Mr. America and Most Muscular awards, followed by capturing the AAU Mr. America crown. At a height of six-feet, weighing 217 pounds, his arms measured 19 3/4 inches; chest, 52 inches; waist, 32 inches; thighs, 27 inches; and calves, 18 inches.
On the heels of his Mr. America victory, Dennis flew to London to win the 1968 NABBA Amateur Mr. Universe. Thirteen years later, in 1981, he captured the IFBB Professional Mr. Universe. He retired from competitive bodybuilding after placing out of the top ten at the 1982 IFBB Mr. Olympia contest.
In 2007, Tinerino released his book, "Super Size Your Faith: Tapping Into God's Miracle Power."
Following a battle with cancer, Dennis died in 2010, at age 54, with his family at his side.       
Dennis Tinerino

Height 6'0.5"

Weight 220

Born Dec 23, 1945 Brooklyn

Died May 7, 2010

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1964

Mr Atlantic Coast - AAU, Winner
Mr East Coast - AAU, Winner
Teen Mr America - AAU, 3rd
Teen Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd

1965

Mr America - AAU, 9th
Junior Mr America - AAU, 3rd
Junior Mr USA - AAU, Winner
Mr North America - AAU, Winner
Teen Mr America - AAU, Winner
Teen Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr USA - AAU, 2nd
Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 3rd

1966

Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 3rd
Mr America - AAU, 6th
Junior Mr America - AAU, 6th
Mr USA - AAU, Winner
Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st

1967

Mr America - AAU, Winner
Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Junior Mr America - AAU, Winner
Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 2nd

1968

Mr Universe - NABBA, Overall Winner
Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 1st

1969

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 2nd

1970

Pro Mr America - WBBG, 2nd

1971

Mr World - IFBB, Tall, 1st
Pro Mr World - WBBG, 3rd

1972

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 1st

1973

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 1st
Mr World - IFBB, Tall, 2nd

1975

Universe - Pro - IFBB, Disqualified
World Pro Championships - IFBB, Overall Winner
World Pro Championships - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 1st

1977

Olympia - IFBB, 6th
Olympia - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 3rd

1978

Natural Mr America - NBA, Professional, 1st
Night of Champions - IFBB, 6th
Olympia - IFBB, 9th
Olympia - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 4th

1979

Best in the World - IFBB, Professional, 4th
Canada Diamond Pro Cup - IFBB, 4th
Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, 6th
Grand Prix Pennsylvania - IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix Vancouver - IFBB, 4th
Olympia - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 2nd

1980

Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, 3rd
Olympia - IFBB, 8th

1981

Grand Prix World Cup - IFBB, 5th
Olympia - IFBB, 7th
Professional World Cup - IFBB, 5th
Universe - Pro - IFBB, Winner
World Pro Championships - IFBB, Winner

1982

Olympia - IFBB, 14th

Magazines

1966 January   Vol 3, Num 1   Muscular Development
1967 May       Strength and Health
1967 September   Vol 96, Num 19   Health and Strength
1967 October   Vol 26, Num 6   IronMan
1967 October   Vol 4, Num 10   Muscular Development
1968 January       Strength and Health
1968 October   Vol 97, Num 18   Health and Strength
1969 April   Vol 28, Num 3   IronMan
1969 April   Vol 6, Num 4   Muscular Development
1969 June   Num 20   Muscle Training Illustrated
1971 September   Vol 8, Num 9   Muscular Development
1971 December   Vol 39, Num 12   Strength and Health
1972 July   Num 33   Muscle Training Illustrated
1973 March   Vol 102, Num 3   Health and Strength
1973 May   Vol 32, Num 4   IronMan
1974 April   Vol 11, Num 4   Muscular Development
1974 November   Vol 103, Num 11   Health and Strength
1976 March   Vol 13, Num 2   Muscular Development
1978 March   Vol 1, Num 9   Bodybuilding World
1978 July   Vol 37, Num 5   IronMan
1978 October   Num 70   Muscle Training Illustrated
1978 December   Vol 2, Num 5   Muscle Digest
1980 December   Vol 41, Num 12   Muscle and Fitness
1981 June   Vol 42, Num 6   Muscle and Fitness
1982 April   Vol 6, Num 3   Muscle Digest
1982 May   Vol 43, Num 5   Muscle and Fitness
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  JIM HAISLOP ... 1968 AAU Mr. America
The William Penn Auditorium in York, Pennsylvania, was the venue for the 1968 AAU Mr. America competition. Jim Haislop, from Tampa, Florida, was awarded first place. Often compared to Steve Reeves, Haislop had similar broad shoulders, a small waist and outstanding legs. At a height of five-feet, 11-inches and weighing 220 pounds, his arms measured 18 3/4 inches; chest, 51 1/2 inches; waist, 32 inches and thighs, 27 1/2 inches.
At age 23, Jim won the 1965 Mr. Florida contest and the following year, captured the Mr. North America award. In 1967, he won the Mr. Southern States; the Mr. USA and placed second at Mr. America event. In 1968, Jim was crowned Junior Mr. America prior to winning the Mr. America title over 27 contestants. This was the first AAU physique competition in which competitors were allowed a one-minute posing time, rather than the traditional three-pose limitation.
Following his Mr. America victory, Haislop,flew to London and placed second in the tall class at the NABBA Amateur Mr. Universe. In 1969, he returned to London and placed first in his division. His final competition was the 1992 Over 50 Mr.Florida, which he easily won.
In 2005, Bill Pearl had the good fotune of lunching with Haislop while attending a fitness trade show in Orlando, Florida. Jim had retired from Southern Bell Telephone and Telegram Company and had continued weight-training. The robust 67-year-old former bodybuilding champion had kept his bodyweight around 220 pounds and appeared to be ready to take on all comers.
Jim Haislop

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1965

Mr Florida - AAU, Winner
Mr USA - AAU, 3rd

1966

Mr America - AAU, 5th
Mr North America - AAU, Winner
Mr USA - AAU, 3rd
Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 5th

1967

Mr America - AAU, 2nd
Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 3rd
Mr Southern States - AAU, Winner
Mr USA - AAU, Winner
Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd

1968

Mr America - AAU, Winner
Junior Mr America - AAU, Winner
Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 2nd

1969

Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 1st

Magazines

1965 September   Vol 2, Num 9   Muscular Development
1966 May       Strength and Health
1966 July   Vol 25, Num 5   IronMan
1967 February       Strength and Health
1967 December   Vol 4, Num 12   Muscular Development
1968 June   Vol 97, Num 13   Health and Strength
1968 July       Strength and Health
1968 September   Vol 27, Num 6   IronMan
1968 September   Vol 5, Num 9   Muscular Development
1968 November   Vol 97, Num 19   Health and Strength
1969 November   Num 22   Muscle Training Illustrated
1970 January   Vol 99, Num 1   Health and Strength
1970 April   Vol 99, Num 4   Health and Strength
2003 January   Vol 129, Num 1   Health and Strength

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  BOYER COE  1969 AAU Mr. America
Boyer Coe, born August 18, 1946, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, was the winner of the 1969 AAU Mr. America contest, held at DePaul's Alumni Hall in Chicago. He captured the title over Chris Dickerson by one-half point.
Boyer Coe holds the record for winning the most national and international bodybuilding contests, amateur and professional. His competitive career lasted from 1964 to 1995 and consisted of 91 physique contests. He won 31 first place trophies and appeared on 33 magazine covers. A sampling of Coe's physique titles include 1965 AAU "Mr. Texas," 1966 AAU "Mr. America," 1969 NABBA  "Amateur Mr. Universe," plus the coveted 1973 and 1975 NABBA "Professional Mr. Universe."
A superstar throughout the 1970s, Boyer had an exceptional year in 1981. At a height of five-feet, nine-inches and weighing approximately 215 pounds, he won four of nine professional physique contests. In 1994 he competed at his all-time heaviest bodyweight of 224 pounds and placed third at the IFBB "Masters MR. Olympia," contest. His final physique competition was the 1995 IFBB "Masters Mr. Olympia," where he finished in the top ten.
A short list of his titles:
1966 AAU Teen Mr. America
1968 AAU Junior Mr. USA
1969 AAU Junior Mr. America
1969 AAU Mr. America and Most Muscular
1969 NABBA Amateur Mr. Universe
1971 IFBB Mr. International
1971 WBBG Pro Mr. World
1972 WBBG Pro Mr. World
1973 NABBA Professional Mr. Universe
1974 WBBG Pro Mr. World
1975 NABBA Professional Mr. Universe
Asked what his greatest moment as a bodybuilder was, Boyer replied, "It wasn't winning a contest. I set a goal to bench press 400 pounds before I graduated from high school. I managed to accomplish that. The weight may not be a lot by current standards, but I only weighed around 180 pounds.
Boyer recalled in an interview:
"The first contest I entered was the AAU "Mr. Louisiana." I was 17 years old. I didn't own posing trunks, so I used a rolled-up swim suit. I was so excited about competing, I missed the line-up. When I realized I was the only one left in the warm-up room, I hurried out the wrong door and found myself in an alley. I ran around the block and came in through the audience and jumped on stage as the announcer called my name. I placed third, won "Most Muscular," and a couple of other bodyparts awards. On the way home, my dad said it was pretty clever how I got on stage. I didn't have the heart to tell him it was because I got locked out."
Boyer began weight-training at at the local gym in Lake Charles, Louisiana, at age 14. He remembers Lloyd "Red" Lerille, the 1960 "Mr. America" winner, coming to the Lake Charles YMCA for a posing exhibition. "He didn't do anything fancy, but he inspired everyone there. I knew from then on I wanted to become a competitive bodybuilder. Red and I became lifelong friends. He's remained a positive figure in my life."
Coe moved to Lafayette to attend the University of Southern Louisiana, where he trained at Red Lerill's Health and Racquet Club and then worked for Lerille for 14 years. Later he bought a health food store and opened a health club in New Orleans. He next worked for Arthur Jones, of Nautilus Gym  Equipment, and later became the sales representitive for Body Masters Gym Equipment.
Beginning in 1994, Coe, Shawn Ray, and Lenda Murray hosted the 'Flex Magazine Work Out' on ESPN for the following five years. He commented, That's the most enjoyable thing I've done in bodybuilding, although we didn't have a good time-slot. Fans got up at two o'clock in the morning to watch the show.
In the 2000's, the "Ragin Cajun," as Coe came to be known, lives in Huntington Beach, California, where he operates an insurance company specializing in exotic, classic, and high-preformance automobiles. At age 76, he continues to take his workouts seriously, training at 5:00 a.m. at a health club near his home. He stated, "I have the gym nearly to myself and I like it that way."      
Boyer Coe

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Height 5'7"

Born August 18, 1946

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1964

Mr Texas - AAU, 2nd

1965

Teen Mr America - AAU, 2nd
Teen Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd
Mr Texas - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr Texas - AAU, Winner

1966

Junior Mr America - AAU, 5th
Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 5th
Teen Mr America - AAU, Winner
Mr USA - AAU, 2nd
Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 3rd

1967

Mr America - AAU, 5th
Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 5th
Junior Mr America - AAU, 2nd
Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd
Mr Southern States - AAU, 2nd

1968

Mr America - AAU, 2nd
Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Junior Mr America - AAU, 2nd
Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Junior Mr USA - AAU, Overall Winner
Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr USA - AAU, 2nd

1969

Mr America - AAU, Winner
Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Junior Mr America - AAU, Winner
Mr Universe - NABBA, Overall Winner
Mr Universe - NABBA, Medium, 1st

1970

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Short, 1st
Mr World - AAU, Pro Short, 2nd

1971

Mr America - IFBB, Medium, 1st
Mr International - IFBB, Medium, 1st
Mr International - IFBB, Overall Winner
Pro Mr World - WBBG, Winner

1972

Mr Galaxy - WBBG, 2nd
Universe - Pro - NABBA, Short, 2nd
Pro Mr World - WBBG, Winner

1973

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Overall Winner
Universe - Pro - NABBA, Short, 1st
Pro Mr World - WBBG, Winner

1974

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Short, 2nd
Pro Mr World - WBBG, Winner

1975

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Short, 1st
Universe - Pro - NABBA, Overall Winner
Universe - Pro - PBBA, Winner
Pro Mr World - WBBG, Winner

1976

Olympia - IFBB, LightWeight, Did not place

1977

Olympia - IFBB, 4th
Olympia - IFBB, LightWeight, 3rd

1978

Night of Champions - IFBB, 4th
Olympia - IFBB, 4th
Olympia - IFBB, LightWeight, 2nd
Professional World Cup - IFBB, 5th

1979

Best in the World - IFBB, Professional, 5th
Canada Diamond Pro Cup - IFBB, 3rd
Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, 3rd
Florida Pro Invitational - IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix Pennsylvania - IFBB, 5th
Grand Prix Vancouver - IFBB, 3rd
Night of Champions - IFBB, 4th
Olympia - IFBB, LightWeight, 2nd
Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, 5th

1980

Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix California - IFBB, 5th
Grand Prix Miami - IFBB, 5th
Grand Prix Pennsylvania - IFBB, 5th
Olympia - IFBB, 4th
Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, 5th

1981

Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Belgium - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix California - IFBB, 3rd
Grand Prix Massachusets - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix New England - IFBB, 3rd
Grand Prix Wales - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Washington - IFBB, 3rd
Grand Prix World Cup - IFBB, Winner
Night of Champions - IFBB, 3rd
Professional World Cup - IFBB, Winner
World Grand Prix - IFBB, Winner

1982

Grand Prix Belgium - IFBB, 8th
Grand Prix Sweden - IFBB, 9th
Olympia - IFBB, 11th
World Pro Championships - IFBB, 2nd

1984

Olympia - IFBB, 13th

1994

Olympia - Masters - IFBB, 3rd

1995

Olympia - Masters - IFBB, 10th

Magazines

1969 January   Vol 28, Num 2   IronMan
1969 July   Vol 6, Num 7   Muscular Development
1969 July       Strength and Health
1969 October   Vol 98, Num 9   Health and Strength
1970 January   Vol 7, Num 1   Muscular Development
1971 February   Vol 30, Num 3   IronMan
1972 March   Num 31   Muscle Training Illustrated
1972 April   Vol 9, Num 4   Muscular Development
1972 November   Vol 101, Num 11   Health and Strength
1973 February   Vol 102, Num 2   Health and Strength
1973 October   Vol 102, Num 10   Health and Strength
1973 November   Vol 102, Num 11   Health and Strength
1974 October   Vol 103, Num 10   Health and Strength
1975   Vol 104, Num 7   Health and Strength
1975   Vol 104, Num 9   Health and Strength
1976   Vol 105, Num 7   Health and Strength
1976   Vol 105, Num 10   Health and Strength
1976 May   Vol 35, Num 4   IronMan
1976 May   Num 54   Muscle Training Illustrated
1977 February   Vol 18, Num 1   Muscle Builder
1977 August   Vol 18, Num 7   Muscle Builder
1978 October   Vol 2, Num 4   Muscle Digest
1979 June   Vol 3, Num 3   Muscle Digest
1980 September   Vol 41, Num 9   Muscle and Fitness
1981 July   Vol 2, Num 6   Muscle World
1981 July   Vol 42, Num 7   Muscle and Fitness
1981 August   Num 25   Muscle Mag International
1981 October   Num 95   Muscle Training Illustrated
1982 June   Vol 6, Num 5   Muscle Digest
1982 June   Vol 43, Num 6   Muscle and Fitness
1983 September   Num 109   Muscle Training Illustrated
1983 December   Vol 7, Num 12   Muscle Digest
1984 February   Num 41   Muscle Mag International
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  CHRIS DICKERSON...1970 AAU MR. AMERICA
Chris Dickerson, born August 25, 1939, in Montgomery, Alabama was the youngest of triplets. Following graduation from a New York City college, he moved to Los Angeles in 1963, to train under the direction of Bill Pearl.
In 1970, Dickerson became the first African-American to win the AAU Mr. America crown and captured other major physique titles, including the 1973 NABBA Amateur Mr. Universe and the 1974 NABBA Professional Mr. Universe. In 1982, he won the IFBB Mr. Olympia contest, following two consecutive years as runner-up. Standing 5' 6" tall, and weighing 190 pounds, Chris became the oldest, at age 43, to win the crown and the $25,000 first-place prize money.
On the heels of his 1982 "Olympia" victory, Chris began shuttling between Los Angeles and Manhattan to oversee his personal-training clientele. His last physique competition came at the 1994 IFBB Masters Mr. Olympia where, he won the Over 50 category.
Chris passed away from heart failure, the evening of December 23rd 2021.      
Chris Dickerson

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Died December 23, 2021

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1966

Mr Atlantic Coast - AAU, Overall Winner
Mr Eastern America - AAU, Overall Winner
Junior Mr USA - AAU, Winner
Junior Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr New York City - AAU, Overall Winner
Mr New York Metropolitan - AAU, Overall Winner
Mr New York State - AAU, Overall Winner
Mr North America - AAU, 2nd

1967

Mr America - AAU, 6th
Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 4th
Mr California - AAU, Winner
Junior Mr America - AAU, 4th
Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 5th

1968

Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 3rd
Mr America - AAU, 3rd
Junior Mr America - AAU, 3rd
Mr USA - AAU, Winner
Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd

1969

Mr America - AAU, 2nd
Junior Mr America - AAU, 2nd

1970

Mr America - AAU, Winner
Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Junior Mr America - AAU, Winner
Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr Universe - NABBA, Short, 1st

1971

Mr Universe - NABBA, Short, 1st

1973

Pro Mr America - WBBG, Winner
Mr Universe - NABBA, Overall Winner
Mr Universe - NABBA, Short, 1st

1974

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Short, 1st
Universe - Pro - NABBA, Overall Winner

1975

Universe - Pro - PBBA, 2nd
Pro Mr World - WBBG, 2nd

1976

Olympus - WBBG, 4th
Universe - Pro - NABBA, 3rd
Universe - Pro - NABBA, Short, 2nd

1979

Canada Diamond Pro Cup - IFBB, 2nd
Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Vancouver - IFBB, 2nd
Olympia - IFBB, LightWeight, 4th

1980

Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, Winner
Florida Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix California - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Louisiana - IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix Miami - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Pennsylvania - IFBB, 2nd
Night of Champions - IFBB, Winner
Olympia - IFBB, 2nd
Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd

1981

Grand Prix California - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Louisiana - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix New England - IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix Washington - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix World Cup - IFBB, 2nd
Night of Champions - IFBB, Winner
Olympia - IFBB, 2nd
Professional World Cup - IFBB, 2nd

1982

Olympia - IFBB, Winner

1984

Olympia - IFBB, 11th

1990

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 8th

1994

Olympia - Masters - IFBB, 4th

Magazines

1968 July   Vol 27, Num 5   IronMan
1969 March       Strength and Health
1969 September   Vol 28, Num 6   IronMan
1970 January       Strength and Health
1970 June   Vol 7, Num 6   Muscular Development
1970 July   Vol 29, Num 5   IronMan
1970 July       Strength and Health
1971 October   Vol 100, Num 10   Health and Strength
1971 November   Vol 100, Num 11   Health and Strength
1972 May   Vol 31, Num 4   IronMan
1972 June   Vol 9, Num 6   Muscular Development
1972 September   Num 34   Muscle Training Illustrated
1973 November   Vol 102, Num 11   Health and Strength
1973 December   Vol 102, Num 12   Health and Strength
1974 March   Vol 103, Num 3   Health and Strength
1974 May   Vol 33, Num 4   IronMan
1974 September   Vol 103, Num 9   Health and Strength
1975   Vol 104, Num 1   Health and Strength
1975   Vol 104, Num 2   Health and Strength
1975 March   Vol 12, Num 2   Muscular Development
1975 May   Num 48   Muscle Training Illustrated
1980 February   Vol 109, Num 2   Health and Strength
1980 July   Vol 41, Num 7   Muscle and Fitness
1980 September   Vol 39, Num 6   IronMan
1980 October   Vol 2, Num 7   Muscle Up
1981       Muscle Mag Annual
1981 January   Num 22   Muscle Mag International
1981 August   Vol 42, Num 8   Muscle and Fitness
1982 January   Num 96   Muscle Training Illustrated
1983   Vol 1, Num 1   Body Building News
1983 January       Health and Strength
1983 March   Vol 42, Num 3   IronMan
1983 March   Vol 7, Num 3   Muscle Digest
1983 March   Num 34   Muscle Mag International
1983 April   Vol 1, Num 1   Flex
1983 May   Num 35   Muscle Mag International
1984 October   Num 117   Muscle Training Illustrated
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  CASEY VIATOR   ...   1971 AAU MR. AMERICA
Casey Viator, born September 4, 1951, in Lafayette, Louisiana, roared onto the bodybuilding scene like a run-away freight train. In 1971, at age 19, he became the youngest competitor to win the Mr. America title. 
A year earlier, Viator had won the Teen Mr. America and Most Muscular awards; the Mr. USA and Most Muscular titles; and placed third at the Mr. America event.
He then captured the 1971 Junior Mr. America; the Mr. America and Most Muscular crowns, while winning all body part trophies, except Best Abdominals. His final physique competition was the 1982 IFBB Mr. Olympia event where he placed third.
Those recalling the bodybuilding scene of the 1970's, remember Casey for his brief, but ferocious workouts that were featured in Strenght and Health magazine. Jan Dellinger, former staff writer for the magazine recalled: "Casey spent time around the York gym following his Mr. America victory. A decade later, the hard-core lifters still training at York remember watching Viator perform a bunch of reps  with the entire weight stack on a Universal leg extension machine, before loading 45-pound plates on the weight peg in front of the leg rollers. Next, he immediately went to full-squats with 500 pounds, for at least 20 reps."
In the 2000's, Casey, the "Kid" Viator, lives in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, conducing a certification training facility. In 2010, at age 58, he was still capable of a 500-pound bench press and 600-pound squat. He was inducted into the Joe Weider Hall of Fame in 2004.    Casey Viator

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Died September 4, 2013

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1969

Teen Mr America - AAU, 6th

1970

Mr America - AAU, 3rd
Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 3rd
Teen Mr America - AAU, Winner
Teen Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr USA - AAU, Winner
Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st

1971

Mr America - AAU, Winner
Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Junior Mr America - AAU, Winner
Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st

1978

Mr Universe - NABBA, Medium, 2nd

1979

Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, 5th

1980

Grand Prix California - IFBB, 3rd
Grand Prix Louisiana - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Miami - IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix Pennsylvania - IFBB, Winner
Night of Champions - IFBB, 5th
Olympia - IFBB, 14th
Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

1981

Grand Prix California - IFBB, Did not place

1982

Grand Prix Belgium - IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix Sweden - IFBB, 3rd
Olympia - IFBB, 3rd

1995

Olympia - Masters - IFBB, 12th

Magazines

1970 September   Vol 29, Num 6   IronMan
1970 October       Strength and Health
1971 April   Vol 8, Num 4   Muscular Development
1971 September   Vol 30, Num 6   IronMan
1971 October   Num 29   Muscle Training Illustrated
1971 December   Num 30   Muscle Training Illustrated
1972 July   Vol 31, Num 5   IronMan
1973 July   Vol 10, Num 7   Muscular Development
1978   Vol 107, Num 5   Health and Strength
1978 November   Vol 38, Num 1   IronMan
1979 January   Vol 47, Num 1   Strength and Health
1979 March   Num 74   Muscle Training Illustrated
1979 April   Vol 16, Num 2   Muscular Development
1980 June   Num 84   Muscle Training Illustrated
1980 December   Vol 2, Num 8   Muscle Up
1981 January   Vol 2, Num 3   Muscle World
1982 December   Vol 43, Num 12   Muscle and Fitness
1983 March   Vol 7, Num 3   Muscle Digest
1983 May   Num 35   Muscle Mag International
1984 April   Num 42   Muscle Mag International
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   STEVE MICHALIK ... 1972 AAU MR. AMERICA
The Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan, was the site for the 1972 AAU "Mr. America" competition. Steve the "Phantom" Michalik, captured the title, placing Pete Grymkowski as runner-up and Jim Morris as third.
Steve Michalik was born in 1949 in Brooklyn, New York. His road to bodybuilding stardom began at age eight, due to being locked in a family closet for hours at a time by his abusive father.
It  was in that closet where Steve stumbled across a stack of old comic books and found his inspiration, "Captain  America."
Like his comic book hero, Michalik decided that stength, wisdom, and integrity would be his weapons against his father's injustice. Not one to neglect his education, he graduated from high school and completed a two-year commercial art course.
During his tour of duty with the Eighth Air Force in Vietnam, Michalik ignored sniper fire to perform bench presses in a clearing by using a cinder-block barbell. Upon discharge, he captured the 1971 AAU "Mr. Apollo" crown and the "Most Muscular" award.
On his first attempt, Steve won the 1972 AAU "Mr. America" trophy. At age 22, standing five feet, ten inches tall and weighing 215 pounds, his chest measured 50 inches; waist, 28 inches; arms, 19 inches; thighs, 27 inches,; and calves, 18 inches.
Remembered for his hellacious six-day a week, five-hour training sessions, a typical workout for Michalik consisted of squatting 450 pounds for reps; warming up with 315 pounds on the incline press; and performing 50 sets of barbell curls, plus 60 sets of heavy back work. Like many hardcore bodybuilders of his era, Steve was seriously addicted to anabolic steroids and often ingested a coctail of up to 14 drugs, including speed, to get through his workouts, followed by downers, so he could sleep.
Invited to compete at the 1975 NABBA "Amateur Mr. Universe" contest in London, Steve won the tall man's class, but his chemical abuse nearly caused him to die on stage.     
Shortly after  the 1975 "Universe" contest, Michalik was involved in a serious automobile accident, leaving him paralyzed from the waist-down, and confined to a wheel chair for three years. At the 1980 IFBB "Miami Grand Prix" event, he made his dramatic comeback by placing fourth in the event and qualifying for the newly formed IFBB "Grand Prix" tour.
During the early 1980's, Steve  supervised the training and preparation of the powerlifter, Bev Francis for her starring  role in "Pumping Iron II-The Women." In the film, he was shown  encouraging Bev during her workouts                         and in a brief scene in which he gave an outstanding posing exhibition. Steve's final competition was the 1984 IFBB "World Pro Championships," where he placed out of the top ten.
In 2010, Michalik, acted as Director of Training  at Steve Michalik's Powerhouse Gym in Farmingdale, New York, where he lectured teenagers on the dangers of drug abuse and encouraged healthy methods of packing on muscle by utilizing his Intensity/Insanity Training Principles. His message to all users of anabolic steroids and similar bodybuilding drugs was, "Stop now! Before it's too late.
Famous for the expression "death is no excuse" Steve Michalik sadly, died from a self inflicted gunshot wound, May 24, 2012 at the age of 63. He had survived bouts of cancer, a heart attack, and a stroke. He left this earth on his own terms, in control to the end.    Steve Michalik

Height 5'10"

Weight 210

Born 1948

Died May 24, 2012

1968

Teen Mr America - AAU, 3rd

1971

Mr Apollo - AAU, Winner
Mr Apollo - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Junior Mr USA - AAU, 2nd
Mr USA - AAU, Winner
Mr World - AAU, 3rd
Mr World - AAU, Most Muscular, 5th
Mr World - AAU, Tall, 2nd

1972

Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd
Mr America - AAU, Winner
Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 4th
Junior Mr America - AAU, 2nd

1975

Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 1st

1980

Grand Prix Miami - IFBB, 4th
Night of Champions - IFBB, 6th

1981

Grand Prix California - IFBB, Did not place

1983

Grand Prix Denver - IFBB, 9th
Grand Prix Portland - IFBB, 7th
Night of Champions - IFBB, 11th
World Pro Championships - IFBB, 11th

1984

World Pro Championships - IFBB, 11th

Magazines

1972 January   Vol 31, Num 2   IronMan
1972 March   Vol 9, Num 3   Muscular Development
1972 September   Vol 31, Num 6   IronMan
1972 October   Vol 101, Num 10   Health and Strength
1972 October   Vol 40, Num 10   Strength and Health
1973 May   Num 38   Muscle Training Illustrated
1976   Vol 105, Num 3   Health and Strength
1980 August   Vol 2, Num 6   Muscle Up
1982 December   Num 103   Muscle Training Illustrated
1983 October   Num 110   Muscle Training Illustrated
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