Jack Le Van Photographed by Denny Denfield

UPDATED July 4, 2017: Denny Denfield took this photograph of Jack Le Van.

Hugh Pendleton

I do not know who took this photograph of Hugh Pendleton.

Clarence Ross Photographed by Russ Warner

Here's another great photograph of Clarence Ross taken by Russ Warner.

Joe Leitel and Don Hawksley Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

I hope to obtain a larger version of this photograph taken by the Athletic Model Guild of Joe Leitel beckoning Don Hawksley.

Georges Manoukian

I do not know who took this photograph of Georges Manoukian, whose abdomen is a masterpiece.

Paul Labriola and Jim Peters Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took this fantastic photograph of Jim Peters being supported by Paul Labriola.

Dennis Lavia and Tony Garcia Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Dennis Lavia working out beside Tony Garcia.

Pete Lee Photographed by David Martin

UPDATED November 10, 2017: David Martin took this photograph of Pete Lee.

Andrew Kozak and Larry Farrell Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Andrew Kozak and Larry Farrell.

Keith Lewin Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

Keith Lewin looks stellar in this studio photograph taken by the Western Photography Guild.

Mike Sill Photographed by David Martin

In the 1950's, David Martin took these photographs of Mike Sill.

Unknown Model Photographed by Denny Denfield

Denny Denfield took this photograph of this handsome, unknown model.

Bud Counts

I do not know who took this photograph of massive Bud Counts.

Tore Lind Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took this photograph of Tore Lind.

Jac Jackson

I hope to acquire more photographs of handsome Jac Jackson.

Bob McCune

I do not know who took this fantastic photograph of Bob McCune.

Ray Royal Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Ray Royal.

Unknown Model Photographed by Douglas of Detroit

Douglas of Detroit took this photograph of this unknown model, whose abdomen is a work of art.

Ed Fury

I do not know who took this photograph of Ed Fury and a snake.

Robert Shealy Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this excellent photograph of Robert Shealy.

Leroy Colbert Photographed by Lon

Lon took this photograph of massive Leroy Colbert.

Dean Lahr Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

I was pleased to acquire these two photographs of handsome Dean Lahr taken by the Western Photography Guild.

Larry Carr Photographed by Denny Denfield

Here's another nice photograph of Larry Carr taken by Denny Denfield.

Joe Wing Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Joe Wing's back is nothing short of spectacular in this photograph taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Larry Hale and Al Rocha Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this excellent photograph of Larry Hale battling Al Roche.

I hope to obtain more images of both models.

Pat Burnham Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Pat Burnham.

Parrish Ames Photographed by Rod Crowther

Rod Crowther took this photograph of Parrish Ames.

Tony Cowdrey Photographed by Vic White

Vic White makes his premiere on this blog with this photograph of handsome Tony Cowdrey.

Barton Horvath

Barton Horvath is nothing short of spectacular in this image taken by an unknown photographer.

Unknown Models

I do not know the identities of these two men boxing outside military barracks.

Pepper Gomez

In these photographs, Pepper Gomez epitomizes a beefcake model in Southern California in the 1950's.

I do not know who took these images.

Wally Schillicutt Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

Here's another photograph in the series taken by the Athletic Model Guild of Wally Schillicutt tending ducks.

Dick Spero Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Dick Spero's back is nothing short of spectacular in this photograph taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you can see an excellent "fore" image of Dick as he poses over Hugh Pendleton.

Lars Anderson Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Lars Anderson, of whom I hope to acquire more images.

Joe Eliason Photographed by Adam of New York

Adam of New York took this photograph of Joe Eliason.

Derek Manthorpe

I hope to obtain a better version of this photograph of Derek Manthorpe, whose abdomen is a masterpiece.

Bernard Crayo Photographed by Arax Studio

Arax Studio took this photograph of Bernard Crayo, of whom I hope to acquire more images.

Bob Mucci Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Lucky me a reader sent me this color photograph of Bob Mucci taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

The reader wrote he discovered this and hundreds of other vintage photographs collecting dust in a junk shop in Cape Horn, South Africa.

Joergen Hermansson Photographed by Foto Grafo

Foto Grafo took this photograph of Joergen Hermansson.

Johan Larsen Photographed by Mel Roberts

In 1967, Mel Roberts took this color photograph of Johan Larsen.

Unknown Model Photographed by Denny Denfield

Denny Denfield took this color photograph of this handsome, unknown model, whose puma tattoo is spectacular.

Phil Kousch

I was thrilled when a reader sent me these photographs of Phil Kousch, whose fantastic pompadour and amazing physique have somehow eluded my attention until now.

I know Bruce of Los Angeles took photographs of this handsome bodybuilder in the late 1950's, but I am not certain who took these images.

Unknown Model Photographed by Kovert of Hollywood

Kovert of Hollywood took this photograph of this unknown model.

Larry Scott and Carter Lovisone Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

Here's another great photograph of Larry Scott posing with Carter Lovisone taken by the Western Photography Guild.

Richard Harrison

Now, to return to the 1950's for a few moments to linger poolside with Richard Harrison.