Bill Pearl (1930–2022), legendary bodybuilder

Bill Pearl was a legendary golden age bodybuilder who won the Mr. Universe title four times.  

• Died: Wednesday, September 14, 2022. (Who else died on September 14?)
• Details of death: Died at the age of 91. 
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Legendary Bodybuilder

Bill Pearl started bodybuilding training while in the Navy stationed at San Diego Naval Air Station. Champion bodybuilder Leo Stern trained Pearl at the time. In 1953, he won the Mr. America and Mr. Universe amateur titles. He won his first professional Mr. Universe title in 1956 and won the title again in 1961, 1967 and 1971. In 1974, he won “World’s Best-Built Man of the Century.” He owned several gyms and trained many Mr. Universe champions.  

Tributes to Bill Pearl  

Full Obituary: Barbend.com

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