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Oracle of DelphiTony Pearson: images from the bodybuilding hall of fame
December 19th 2006 23:43
Tony Pearson is one of the greats when it comes to bodybuilding. He was born in Memphis but grew up in St. Louis. Reportedly, he wasn't focused and goofed off in school--not realizing the importance of making school academics a priority. His interests were those of a normal kid until he met Muhammad Ali speaking at a high school when he was about 14 years old. Tony calls Muhammed " my first role model and inspiration. To me, he was the epitome of athleticism".
Tony's bodybuilding career began to take flight as he worked his way through the amateur competitive ranks in 1978 winning Mr. Los Angeles, Jr. Mr. USA, Jr. Mr. America, and finally, the frosting on the cake, Mr. America. Hard work didn't go unnoticed even by the world's most famous bodybuilder, Arnold Schwarzenegger, who featured Tony in his first "Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding." Then, in 1979 Pearson traveled to Europe winning the Mr. World and the pro Mr. Olympus titles. Following in the footsteps of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tony then captured the coveted Mr. Universe title in London the following year.
Tony's bodybuilding career began to take flight as he worked his way through the amateur competitive ranks in 1978 winning Mr. Los Angeles, Jr. Mr. USA, Jr. Mr. America, and finally, the frosting on the cake, Mr. America. Hard work didn't go unnoticed even by the world's most famous bodybuilder, Arnold Schwarzenegger, who featured Tony in his first "Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding." Then, in 1979 Pearson traveled to Europe winning the Mr. World and the pro Mr. Olympus titles. Following in the footsteps of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tony then captured the coveted Mr. Universe title in London the following year.
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