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Bill Pearl is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United States. Bill Pearl has a verified height of 5'10" (178 cm) and a recorded contest weight of 240 lb (109 kg).
10 career wins
Bill Pearl
CountryUnited States
GenderMale
DivisionMen's Open Bodybuilding
Born1930
DiedSeptember 14, 2022, aged 91
StatusRetired
Bill Pearl, a bodybuilder from the United States, stands 5'10" (178 cm) tall and competed at a contest weight of around 240 lb (109 kg). He was born on October 31, 1930 and died on September 14, 2022, aged 91.
Bill Pearl is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from United States with a competitive record spanning 1953–1971.
Across 10 recorded contest results, Bill Pearl has 10 first-place finishes (a 100% win rate).
Career Record
- Total Results
- 10
- Wins
- 10
- Win Rate
- 100%
- Career
- 1953–1971
- Height
- 5'10" (178 cm)
- Weight
- 240 lb (109 kg)
- Lifespan
- 1930-2022 (aged 91)
- Division
- Men's Open Bodybuilding
- Country
- United States
- Verified
- Sources
- 5
Every season on record
Peak Year 1953 (5 wins)
Olympia
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Other
- Pro Debut
- 1953
- Last Contest
- 1971
About
William Arnold Pearl was an American professional bodybuilder and athlete. During the 1950s and 60s, he won many titles and awards, including winning the Mr. Universe contest five times, and was named "World's Best-Built Man of the Century". He later became an expert trainer and author on bodybuilding.
All results
| Year | Contest | Division | Place | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Universe - Pro | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1967 | Universe - Pro | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1961 | Universe - Pro | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1956 | Mr USA | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1956 | Universe - Pro | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1953 | Mr America | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1953 | Mr California | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1953 | Mr California | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1953 | Mr Southern California | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1953 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
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