Vern Bicker Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of Vern Bicker.

Ralph Pfundstein Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took this color photograph of Ralph Pfundstein, who is one of my favorite men modeling in the 1960's.

Jack Conant Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Jack Conant.

Don Wagner and Tom Austin Photographed by Vulcan

Vulcan took this photograph of Don Wagner and Tom Austin.

Helmut Riedmeier

I do not know who took this color photograph of Helmut Riedmeier.

Pete Olson Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took these photographs of Pete Olson.

Monte Hansen Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Monte Hansen, who unsurprisingly remains quite popular today.

Billy Hill Photographed by Mark One Studio

Mark One Studio took these color photographs of Billy Hill.

Theseus George

I do not know who took this photograph of Theseus George.

Mark Nixon Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took these photographs of Mark Nixon.

John Hamill

I do not know who took this photograph of John Hamill.

Tyler Vasser Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took this photograph of handsome Tyler Vasser.

Harry Scilly

The origin of vintage beefcake extends back to the late 1800's, when athletes such as the "champion of Europe," Harry Scilly were photographed and celebrated in newspapers and magazines for their athletic prowess.

Larry Scott Photographed by Pat Milo

Pat Milo took this outstanding photograph of Larry Scott.

Keith Stephan Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of massive Keith Stephan.

Johnny Rotolante Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Johnny Rotolante.

Bruno Marino Photographed by Kris Studios

Kris Studios took this photograph of Bruno Marino.

Unknown Model Photographed by Douglas of Detroit

Douglas of Detroit took this beautiful photograph of this unknown model.

Dick Dene Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of hirsute Dick Dene.

Vince Marino Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took this color photograph of Vince Marino.

Dennis Connors Photographed by Vulcan

Vulcan took this photograph of Dennis Connors.

Les Petroff Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took these photographs of Les Petroff, of whom I hope to obtain more images to better examine his tattoos.

John Weidemann Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Already on this blog is a less cropped version of this photograph of John Weidemann taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you can read about Weidemann's role alongside Jane Russell in the classic musical, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

Fred Bortnik

I do not know who took this photograph of Fred Bortnik.

Patrick Berglund Photographed by Champion Studio

Here's another great photograph of handsome Patrick Berglund taken by Champion Studio.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you can find out how to obtain a life-size poster of Berglund.

Unknown Model Photographed by Denny Denfield

Denny Denfield took this photograph of this unknown model.

Frank Renault

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

Dean Lahr Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Dean Lahr.

Bob Schwartz and Gordon Hanson Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took these photographs of Bob Schwartz posing solo and battling Gordon Hanson.

Harvey Young Photographed by George Platt Lynes

In 1947, George Platt Lynes took this photograph of Harvey Young, who owned a gym in Hollywood, California.

Frank Affrunti Photographed by Lon

Lon took this photograph of spectacular Frank Affrunti.

George Quaintance applied the fig leaf directly to the photograph.

Jerry Valente Photographed by Onni Saari

Onni Saari makes his premiere on this blog with these photographs of Jerry Valente taken early in this bodybuilding career.

Kip Behar Photographed by Kris Studio

Kris Studios took these photographs of Kip Behar.

Stan and Chet Hilkert Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took this color photograph of brothers Stan and Chet Hilkert, who look like they've stepped out of a 1960's television Western.

Chuck Howard Photographed by George Platt Lynes

George Platt Lynes took this photograph of Chuck Howard.

Richard Bennett Photographed by Les Demi Dieux

In the 1960's, the man known as Les Demi Dieux took these photographs of Richard Bennett.

Leo Robert Photographed by Tony Lanza

Tony Lanza took these photographs of Leo Robert, whose abdomen is a masterpiece.

Marcel James Photographed by John Barrington

John Barrington took this photograph of Marcel James, of whom I hope to obtain more images.

Pat Burnham Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Pat Burnham.