Pearl was incredible. His career ran from 1953 winning the Mr. America and Mr. Universe to winning his last competition in 1971-the NABBA Pro Mr. Universe. Yes he did beat Sergio and deservedly too. I doubt if he would have beaten Arnold with fair judging. Sergio lacked continuity and density.
In Pearls last Universe contest , pearl beat Sergio. Yes , Sergio at his best ever, looking inhuman due to his immense size and shape. One of the shows sponsors actually apologized to Sergios trainer about the results.
I workout at one of his oldest friends, great home gym, in Sacramento. I have followed his career, since my father worked out at Pearls Sacramento gym, in 59. There will never be anyone like Bill. You can see why he trained Dickerson and Morris. They had incredible well-rounded builds, like Pearls.
Pearl was incredible. His career ran from 1953 winning the Mr. America and Mr. Universe to winning his last competition in 1971-the NABBA Pro Mr. Universe. Yes he did beat Sergio and deservedly too. I doubt if he would have beaten Arnold with fair judging. Sergio lacked continuity and density.
weightmaster98 1 year ago
does anyone know his lbs?????
vanityrose12 1 year ago
@vanityrose12 when he won the Pro Universe in 1971,he was apparently 242lbs.
ashabeiberman 2 months ago
2:17 great photo!
nahatej 1 year ago
Bill Pearl is the greatest bodybuilder of all times.
kngkrl22 2 years ago 2
MISTER Pearl is a legend and a classy individual. I met him at one of Dave Draper's Online Bashes in Santa Cruz. He was and is quite a gentleman.
WickedWillie45 2 years ago
In Pearls last Universe contest , pearl beat Sergio. Yes , Sergio at his best ever, looking inhuman due to his immense size and shape. One of the shows sponsors actually apologized to Sergios trainer about the results.
hannahbetchXD 2 years ago
His upper body is okay but the definition in his legs could have been better.
Entropy56 3 years ago
I workout at one of his oldest friends, great home gym, in Sacramento. I have followed his career, since my father worked out at Pearls Sacramento gym, in 59. There will never be anyone like Bill. You can see why he trained Dickerson and Morris. They had incredible well-rounded builds, like Pearls.
sactown900 3 years ago
I worked out at his pasadena gym in the mid to
late 70's under his tutelage.great guy and
incredible strong! those were the days.
i'd go to Golds,Vinces,Pearls and Jack lalannes.
dagodino 3 years ago
Wow amazing, what sort of weights were these guys lifting? Was it a lot of squats and milk and the like?
jiujitsuboy 3 years ago
Who gives a rat's ass about what you did 30 years ago
TomTheSicilian 2 years ago
A great guy as well as a great bodybuilder!
Nice music.
s55b 3 years ago