Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Wally Schillicutt Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

Wally Schillicutt made me grin with this delightful photograph taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Jim DeRose and Paul Wachholz Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

After spending quite some time trying to identifying these men, I'm happy to confirm Paul Wachholz stands above Jim DeRose in this outstanding photograph taken by the Western Photography Guild.

Tom Major Photographed by Lon

Lon took this photograph of Tom Major, of whom I hope to acquire more images.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Bud Counts

Bud Counts looks massive in this great photograph.

I do not know who took the image.

Dennis Lavia Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Dennis Lavia, who never fails to be an inspiration.


Kim Fox and John Weidemann Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

I was thrilled to add to my collection this fantastic photograph of Kim Fox posing menacingly over John Weidemann.

Bruce of Los Angeles was the photographer.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Vern Charles Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

Vern Charles plays a harp in this photograph taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Charles Zumwalt Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles





Bruce of Los Angeles took these outstanding photographs of Charles Zumwalt.

Norman Tousley Photographed by Denny Denfield



Norman Tousley looks fantastic in these color photographs taken in the 1950's by Denny Denfield in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Jack Conant Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

Blond, leanly muscular Jack Conant is one of my favorite models photographed by the Athletic Model Guild.

The rolled-up cuffs of his jeans have come back into style.

Howard Brodsky Photographed by Earle Forbes

UPDATED November 10, 2017: Earle Forbes took this photograph of Howard Brodsky.

Please note: This duplicate post was created in error.

Sal Saverino Photographed by Lon



I was thrilled to add to my collection these photographs of Sal Saverino taken by Lon.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Hank Evans Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild



Hank Evans never fails to be an inspiration.

The Athletic Model Guild took these photographs.

Bob Sweet and Bill Watts Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

I was delighted to acquire this image from the series featuring Bob Sweet with Bill Watts taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you'll see more photographs of the duo in the series, and you'll have an unobstructed view of Bob's tattoo here hidden by Bill's arm.

Earl Brockell Photographed by Joe Weber

Joe Weber took this photograph of Earl Brockell, of whom I hope to acquire more images.

Friday, November 25, 2011

Don Fuller and Kip Behar

This is the first color photograph I've acquired in this series of Don Fuller fighting Kip Behar.

I suspect the photographer was Bruce of Los Angeles, but I'm still seeking confirmation.

Marvin Eder Photographed by Lon




Lon took these outstanding photographs of Marvin Eder.

Larry Scott and Carter Lovisone Photographed by the Western Photography Guild



I was thrilled to add to my collection these color photographs of Larry Scott and Carter Lovisone taken by the Western Photography Guild.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Unknown Model Photographed by Vulcan

I hope a reader can help me identify the model in this photograph taken by Vulcan.

Darryl Powers Photographed by Champion Studio



Here are two more nice photographs of Darryl Powers taken by Champion Studios.

John Tristram Photographed by Scott of London


Scott of London took these great photographs of John Tristram with a motorcycle.

I hope to acquire a larger version of the image of John standing next to the bike.


Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Unknown Model

I hope a reader can help me identify this model.

His upper torso is massive.

Bob Delmonteque Photographed by Douglas of Detroit



Douglas of Detroit took these great double exposures of Bob Delmonteque.

Sigmund Podolak

This is a postcard that dates back to the mid-1930's and features Sigmund Podolak, about whom I hope to acquire more information.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Ed Fury Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles



With his fantastic physique and movie-star good looks, it is little wonder Ed Fury was a popular model in the 1950's and '60's.

These images were taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Richard Bennett Photographed by Les Demi Dieux

Richard Bennett lies beside a stream in another astounding photograph taken in the 1960's by the man known as Les Demi Dieux.

George O'Mara Photographed by Kris Studios




George O'Mara is nothing short of spectacular in these photographs taken by Kris Studios.

I especially like the two images showcasing his massive back.


Monday, November 21, 2011

Fraysher Ferguson


Fraysher Ferguson posed for this photograph sometime in the 1930's.

I do not know who took the image.

Ralph Kleiner

Here's another great photograph of Ralph Kleiner.

Bruce of Los Angeles likely took the image, but I'm still seeking confirmation.

Juwa LaVonce Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild


The Athletic Model Guild took these photographs of Juwa LaVonce, who was a popular physique model in the 1960's.

I am intrigued by the anchor tattoo on his upper arm.