Unknown Models

I love this photograph of these unknown athletes.

Images such as this paved the way for beefcake: the widespread popularity of viewing male beauty purely for the pleasure of it.

Bo Branden Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took these photographs of Bo Branden.

Billy Joe Carr Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Billy Joe Carr.

Monte Hansen, Ernie Mathews, Everett Lee Jackson and Bob Jackson Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Monte Hansen, Ernie Mathews, Everett Lee Jackson and Bob Jackson posing on a foggy Southern California beach.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you can see the foursome holding a board with their names, which we viewers find quite handy for keeping track of Bob Mizer's models some fifty years later.

Bud Counts

I strongly suspect the Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Bud Counts, but am still seeking confirmation.

Bob Delmonteque

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

Helmut Riedmeier Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

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

John Clark Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

As a fan of vintage beefcake, I especially enjoy behind-the-scenes photographs like this one of John Clark taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Paul Labriola Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Paul Labriola.

Don Hawksley and John Hadnagy Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

Now, to return for a few moments to sunny Los Angeles in the 1960's, as  Don Hawksley poses with John Hadnagy for Bob Mizer in the Athletic Model Guild's compound.

Giancarlo Zampetti Photographed by John Barrington

John Barrington took these photographs of Giancarlo Zampetti.

Al Borge

I do not know who took this photograph of Al Borge.

Andrew Kozak Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

I was beyond thrilled to obtain this photograph of Andrew Kozak taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Thank you, generous fan of this blog!

Jimmy Martin Photographed by Kris Studios

Kris Studios took this photograph of Jimmy Martin.

Johnny Rochandt Photographed by Arax Studio

Arax Studio took this photograph of Johnny Rochandt.

Gene Eberle Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

I must thank a generous fan of this blog for this photograph of Gene Eberle taken in the 1940's or early 1950's by the Athletic Model Guild.

Alex Aronis Photographed by Spartan of Hollywood

Spartan of Hollywood took this photograph of Alex Aronis.

Dennis Tinerino and Unknown Model Photographed by Arax Studio

At the Mr. Universe competition in 1968, Arax Studio took this photograph of an unknown model congratulating Dennis Tinerino, who won the title that year.

John Winship and Rocky McCorkle Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

I was pleased to obtain another photograph taken by the Athletic Model Guild of John Winship battling Rocky McCorkle.

Tabby Anderson Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of Tabby Anderson.

Alan Green Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Alan Green.

Leonard Chambers Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

I must thank a generous fan of this blog for this photograph of Leonard Chambers taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Bill Rex Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took these photographs of Bill Rex.

James Mathe Photographed by Arax Studio

Arax Studio took this photograph of James Mathe.

Joe Leitel, Bob Shouse and Ronnie Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

To ensure you collect all of the images, here's a catalog of photographs taken by the Athletic Model Guild of Joe Leitel posing with Bob Shouse and with the model identified as Ronnie.

Pete Lee Photographed by David Martin

David Martin took these photographs of Pete Lee.

John Manning Photographed by Pat Milo

Pat Milo took this photograph of John Manning.

John Krivos Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

I must thank a generous fan of this blog for this photograph of John Krivos taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Mike Pohl Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took these photographs of Mike Pohl.

Clyde Photographed by John Barrington

John Barrington took this photograph of Clyde.

Ed Fury Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Ed Fury.

Al Lopez Photographed by Artone

Artone makes its premiere on this blog with this photograph of Al Lopez.

Abe Goldberg

I do not know who took this photograph of Abe Goldberg on the cover of this issue of Muscle Power magazine.

Don Peters Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Don Peters early in his bodybuilding career.

Lucky Moore Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took this photograph of Lucky Moore.

Carter Lovisone Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Carter Lovisone.

Al Wilisch Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Al Wilisch, who appears blissfully unaware–or, perhaps, aware–of his wardrobe malfunction.

Phil Knight Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

I was thrilled to obtain this photograph of Phil Knight taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Jean Millet Photographed by Arax Studio

In 1954, Arax Studio took this photograph of Jean Millet.

Larry Farrell Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Larry Farrell.

John Sheffer Photographed by Pat Milo

Pat Milo took these photographs of John Sheffer.

Darryl Powers Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took these photographs of Darryl Powers.