Sunday, May 27, 2012

Randy Cornelius Photographed by Pat Milo

Pat Milo took this photograph of Randy Cornelius, of whom I hope to acquire more images.

Eddie Oran Photographed by Lon

Lon took this photograph of Eddie Oran, whose abdomen is a work of art.

Rich Thompson and Mike Kelly Photographed by Mel Roberts

I was pleased to obtain this photograph taken in 1962 by Mel Roberts of Rich Thompson posing with his knee against Mike Kelly's leg, since I was then able to identify these two as the battling duo in the photograph at this post on the blog.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Friday, May 25, 2012

Unknown Model Photographed by Al Urban

Al Urban took this photograph of this massive, unknown model.

Jerry Ross Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this stellar photograph of Jerry Ross.

Vic Haywood and Roy Scammell Photographed by John Barrington

John Barrington took this photograph of Vic Haywood posing with Roy Scammell in the studio.

I have more images from this series I will add to the blog in due course.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Bob Poling and Marv McPike Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

I suspect I've acquired most of the photographs in the series taken by Bruce of Los Angeles of Bob Poling fighting Marv McPike.

Hank Evans

I hope to obtain a larger version of this great photograph of Hank Evans on a motorcycle.

Though I suspect the Athletic Model Guild took this image, I'm still seeking confirmation.

Al Galios Photographed by Russ Warner


I was pleased to acquire these photographs of Al Galios taken by Russ Warner.


Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Ralph Kleiner



I do not know who took these photographs of Ralph Kleiner.

Unknown Model

I am selling in the "Photographs - Original and Collectible" section on my website this vintage print obtained from Denny Denfield's estate.

It is larger than 5.5 inches by 9 inches. I do not know who took this photograph of this unknown model.

Max Schmeling

I do not know who took this photograph of Maximillian Adolph Otto Siegfried Schmeling, a German boxer and heavyweight champion of the world in the early 1930's.

He was born September 28, 1905 and passed away nearly a hundred years later on February 2, 2005.

Kurt Freeman Photographed by Bob Berg

I am selling in the "Photographs - Original and Collectible" section on my website this original print of Kurt Freeman taken in the 1950's by Bob Berg.

The photograph is 7.5 inches by 9.5 inches.

Bob Berg was a librarian at San Francisco State University in the mid-1950's. Contemporary photographers of the male physique like Rip Searby, David Martin and Al McDuffie (Cal Models) knew Bob and on occasion sent models to him. Bob also drew models from San Francisco State University and local gyms.

Alex Aronis Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took these photographs of massive Alexis Aronis.

Grecian Guild Studio Quarterly, No. 9, Tom of Finland

I am currently selling in the "Magazines - Tom of Finland" section on my website this magazine, which was published in spring, 1964 and is devoted exclusively to drawings by Tom of Finland.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Frank Lombardo

I do not know who took this photograph of Frank Lombardo.

Unknown Model Photographed by Russ Warner

I am selling in the "Photographs - Original and Collectible" section on my website this original print made by Russ Warner of an unknown model with a sword.

The photograph is 8 inches by 10 inches.

Brand Davidson Photographed by Mel Roberts

In 1968, Mel Roberts took this photograph of Brand Davidson.

Unknown Model Photographed by Al Urban

I am selling in the "Photographs - Original and Collectible" section on my website this vintage print of an unknown model made from a photograph taken by Al Urban.

I do not know who made this print.

The photograph is larger than 7 inches by 9 inches.

Unknown Model Photographed by Kovert of Hollywood

Kovert of Hollywood took this photograph of this leanly muscular model, whom I've been unable to identify.

You can see him in another image, when you jump to this post on the blog.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Don Fuller

I do not know who took this photograph of Don Fuller, one of my favorite beefcake models.

Sam Stall Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Lucky me a reader sent me this photograph of handsome, blond Sam Stall taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Hayden West Photographed by Champion Studio


In November, 1961, Champion Studio took these photographs of Hayden West.


Saturday, May 19, 2012

Don Young

I do not know who took this photograph of Don Young, whose abdomen is a work of art.

Tom Knott and Unknown Model Photographed by John Graham

John Graham took this photograph of Tom Knott flexing with an unknown model.

Sig Ulmanis and David Selhime Photographed by Kris Studios

I was pleased to acquire this photograph in the series taken by Kris Studios of Sig Ulmanis posing with David Selhime.


Friday, May 18, 2012

Phil Knight Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Here's another photograph of Phil Knight posing with a television taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Unknown Model Photographed by Lon

Lon took this photograph of this unknown, hirsute model.

John Miller and Forrester Millard Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

This is a different version of a photograph already on the blog of John Miller posing with Forrester Millard.

The Athletic Model Guild took this great image in the 1940's.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Unknown Models

I know nothing about these models or who took this gorgeously composed photograph.

John Davidson and Monte Hansen Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of John Davidson and Monte Hansen in the studio's showers.

Bob Delmonteque

I do not know who took this photograph of Bob Delmonteque.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Buddy Basil and Bob Hover


Togof Studio took the photograph of Buddy Basil nude.

I do not know who took the image of him working out with Bob Hover.

Gene Eberle Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Gene Eberle, whose bare feet and partially rolled cuffs suggest the end of an outdoor photo shoot.

You can see an image of Gene posing outdoors while wearing a posing strap, when you jump to this post on the blog.

George Eiferman

Here's another great photograph of massive George Eiferman weightlifting.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Keith Stephan

I believe Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of massive Keith Stephan, but I'm still seeking confirmation.