Dave Draper - Champion Bodybuilder - IFBB Universe, Mr. Amer

Hall of Fame pro bodybuilding legend poses. Vintage contest posing footage. See golden age muscle icon, writer and actor flex his muscular physique. This classic muscle building hero reached the top of his sport, toured the world with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sharon Tate, Elvis Presley and Frank Zane, appeared in films and TV with Tony Curtis, Roddy McDowall, Tuesday Weld, Jerry Lewis, Janet Leigh, Cary Grant, Dean Martin, Elizabeth Montgomery, Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin and on The Beverly Hillbillies, The Monkees and E! True Hollywood Story.

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[dm5401]

Arnold could never touch this man for natural perfection!

[nahatej]

Dave Draper forever!!!

[GeorgeVreelandHill]

Dave was awesome.

When I think of bodybuilding in the 1960's, I think of Joe Weider and Dave Draper.

Dave dropped out of the sport and Joe used Dave after that, but in his heyday, no one compared to Dave Draper.

George Vreeland Hill

[jpcfit]

Been a Draper fan since the mid-60s. He and Arnold and Bill Pearl and Frank Zane were what bodybuilding was all about back then. Arnold won more titles and was more famous, but I tend to believe Draper had more respect from competitors and the fans. Plus, he writes well.

[curtjames]

Joel, thank you for all the work you do on behalf of the champions!

[odessafile75]

Dave Draper looked incredible especially his upper body. I remember him in the "Beverley Hillbillies" when Granny thought he had a disease called "barbells" as she thought his muscles were swollen

It was hillarious

[perryvanamstel]

@joelbrandw i like the music  cool and held back

[ebutuoy9000]

@dapoetmaster good list , personally i would have to add bill pearl to your list =D

[ABOSS302]

Every Friday night we had to watch Dave Draper and his "Gladiator" TV show where they showed old Gladiator movies, a lot with Steve Reeves and others. Here's to you Dave.

[jrBlondebomber]

Now this guy hands down is my Favorite body builder of all time. So young, so big and blonde. Im the same heigh 240lbs at age 20. My stats are Identical to him. What a legend. Only if he would have continued with Arnold. Hands down I like this guys build the best. Little more legs than arnold too. And I would say he is more of the hardest workers. He basically invited the mass.

[ronwelker8]

His iconic status is summarized in AMERICAN HUNKS; THE MUSCULAR MALE BODY IN POPULAR CULTURE 1860-1970, by David L. Chapman and Brett Josef Grubisic

[tattooism]

I think that Dave Draper is the greatest body-builder that ever lived.When he won the IFBB Mr.Universe contest in 1966 he was invinceable.He is a living legend and icon of the sport!