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Heavy Muscle Radio (7/6/15) IFBB Chicago Pro and NPC Team Universe Recap Plus Sandow Trophy News!
Heavy Muscle Radio (7/6/15) IFBB Chicago Pro and NPC Team Universe Recap Plus Sandow Trophy News!
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Aceto and Palumbo recap this past weekend's IFBB Chicago Pro and NPC Team Universe.
Was it wrong to hang the Confederate Flag from the South Carolina State building? What does South Carolina's most famous bodybuilding Cedric McMillan think?
Plus, who's selling their trophy now? And Bros vs Pros 24 update!
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07-06-2015, 10:35 PM #2
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JOHN MEADOWS at 13 year old (his first competition)
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07-07-2015, 02:54 AM #3
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Chris Aceto is spot-on. No one else would ask how old he was when he started competing or learn about his colon. Dave Palumbo is the best interviewer in this industry, bar none.
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07-07-2015, 03:24 AM #4
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The History Behind The Mr. Olympia Sandow Trophy. Physique Bodyware's Sandow Trophy Has Been Seen In Movies & On TV And Is Available To Rent: For Movies, TV, And Special Events.
Former bodybuilder and CEO of Physique Bodyware, Wayne Genovese was fortunate enough to acquire the Holy Grail and most coveted of all prizes in the sport of bodybuilding ever, the Sandow trophy. Close friend and business associate George Helmer, president and CEO of the Steve Reeves International Society, has authenticated this verdigris patina bronze work of art as the original IFBB Mr. Olympia trophy version.
George actually compared our Sandow trophy to the original won by bodybuilding icon Steve Reeves at the 1950 Mr. Universe contest where he beat Reg Park and gave us the nod it is an original Sandow Statue.
George actually compared our Sandow trophy to the original won by bodybuilding icon Steve Reeves at the 1950 Mr. Universe contest where he beat Reg Park and gave us the nod it is an original Sandow Statue. With so many fakes and copies around today it is truly a thrill to own such a huge piece of bodybuilding history!
September 18, 1965
The crowd at the Brooklyn Academy of Music waited at the edge of their seats, screaming in anticipation. They clapped their hands, stomped their feet and yelled as loud as their lungs would allow for the blond superstar from California with arms too big to believe. The man they were waiting for was the legendary Larry Scott, and the reason why they were waiting was because this was the night of Joe Weider's greatest creation. This was the night of the first ever Mr. Olympia contest. The prize, a cardboard felt covered "jewel"-encrusted crown, no money. The Sandow Trophy came much later on.
Here's How Physique Bodyware Got Their Sandow Trophy
The seller, an old time Hollywood actor and TV executive in Burbank, CA acquired this Sandow many years ago from a well known pro bodybuilder down on his luck back in the 80’s, maybe even an Olympia winner? Sworn to secrecy, this bodybuilder’s identity still remains anonymous 'till this day, which only adds more mystery and intrigue to this legendary work of art. Who could have been so down & out back in the day that he'd part with such a prize? Was it Frank Zane? Was it Franco Columbo? Maybe it was Chris Dickerson, Samir Bannout or Lee Haney? Arnold did not need the money, he had all that Conan cash! Who really knows for sure.
The Artist
The son of an artist, Frederick W. Pomeroy was born on Oct. 9, 1856 in London. Known for his talent and skilled eye in nude portrait work both male and female it was clear to see why he was chosen to create this masterful bronze statue.
The Man! The Legend!
Eugene Sandow was born Frederich Wilhelm Mueller on April 2, 1867 in Prussia, now Germany and spent most of his years in London. Little did he know that he would pave the way to today’s fitness revolution and become the first modern bodybuilder to get paid for flexing his muscles and as a personal trainer. Sandow’s life style was like a modern day rock star on tour going country to country as a featured headliner and entertainer as a music hall strong man even rivaling the great magician Harry Houdini.
On Sept. 14 1901, now a successful gym owner and physical culture entrepreneur Sandow promoted the first ever bodybuilding contest known as “The Great Competition”. Out of twelve contestants the field was narrowed down to just three winners of a statuette of Sandow himself. First prize, was a gold statue won by William L. Murray. This statue was never found and the story goes it was either melted down or destroyed during WW II in London. Second prize was silver and bronze was for third place.
Sandow authorized several different copies of the statue; they were either given to friends and admirers or sold, while others were displayed in Sandow’s gymnasiums to help promote physical culture. Most of these statues were destroyed, damaged or lost over time. In 1925 Sandow passed away at his home in London. The unusual circumstances that surround his death still remain a mystery.
It's Show Time!
The 1950 Mr. Universe contest was held in London and it was time for the Sandow to make its long overdo debut. The original third place bronze statue from “ The Great Competition” would be the first prize trophy given out this night. English muscleman, Reg Park was the favorite to win that night. What a great relief to know that the Sandow awarded fifty years earlier would never leave the motherland; they were wrong! American superstar Steve Reeves defeated Park in a huge upset that brought the Sandow to the US where it wouldn't be used as a contest prize trophy again until 1977. This actually sucked for Arnold, he retired by then and finally won his in 1980 when he made his controversial comeback and won the show.
The Rest Is History
Frank Zane was the first winner of the famed statue in over a quarter century in Ohio. Now, over 29 years later the Sandow is the most recognized and sought after prize in bodybuilding. Not just a piece of bodybuilding history and fine art, the Sandow is the most recognized and sought after prize in the sport of bodybuilding. Past winners include: Arnold, Chris Dickerson, Franco Colombu, Samir Bannout, Lee Haney, Dorian Yates, Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler and Phil Heath. Not just a symbol of bodybuilding, history or fine bronze art, the Sandow is much more than that, it represents the beginning of the physical culture movement and a lifestyle that changed the world and its people.
Physique Bodyware salutes Eugene Sandow for his many great feats and accomplishments that started the physical culture revolution that paved the way for legends like Steve Reeves, Reg Park and Arnold plus all those who follow.
SIDE NOTE: Our Sandow trophy has been featured in movies, TV and magazine ads and is available for rent. Ask us, serious inquires only via email. During 1979-1980 Joe Weider did have ads in Muscle & Fitness offering Sandow's for sale at $1000.00 ea. They were the same Sandow Trophy given to the Mr. Olympia winners!
-Wayne Genovese
Physique Bodyware
From http://www.physiquebodywareusa.com/p...asp?Sku=Sandow
Mentioned this in another thread and on Facebook, iirc, but Ben died in 2008 and Joe followed in 2013. The Weider headquarters in Woodland Hills had so much gorgeous art on display. Where did all of it go after they shut down the facility? And did Ben or Joe have a spare quantity of Sandows on hand?
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07-07-2015, 10:21 AM #5
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great radio show make my monday night perfect
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07-07-2015, 10:50 AM #6
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07-07-2015, 10:56 AM #7
The gave away 80 pro cards at the Team U. Bikini and MPD is oversaturated with pro's. You have no idea who any are bc there are so many pro cards given out!
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07-10-2015, 01:45 AM #8
This show has been getting really boring lately with just dave and chris talking to each to each other for the whole show.Dave needs to start getting some good guests on again,and I don't mean mens bikini competitors.geard up radio recently had achim albrect on, so if adam the clown can get achim on his radio show why cant dave start getting some old school guys on,i cant stand adam mcvey but I have to listen to his show when he has good guests on,why cant dave get some good guests on again? he seems to be just happy having a chat with chris and calling that a show these days.
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07-10-2015, 02:07 AM #9
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He was in an informal transformation contest in a thread on MD back in the day. A friend of mine was judged the winner and ol' Adam just about shit his pants over the outcome. He told everyone why he was the actual winner and why we sucked. LOL The bitterness and douchebaggery was brilliant.
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07-10-2015, 07:40 AM #10
Thanks for posting John's 30yrs old photo, Curt. I've never seen it!
Duque segment was hilarious. I was told to listen to it and it was worth it.
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07-10-2015, 02:27 PM #11
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