Bill Pearl

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Bill Pearl
Bodybuilder
Pearl after winning the 1956 Mr. U.S.A.
Personal info
Born	(1930-10-31)October 31, 1930 Prineville, Oregon, U.S.
Died	September 14, 2022(2022-09-14) (aged 91) Phoenix, Oregon, U.S.
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) – 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	201 lb (91 kg) – 242 lb (110 kg)
Professional career
Pro-debut	Mr. Universe, Amateur 1953
Best win	Mr. Universe, Professional 1956, 1961, 1967, 1971
Active	Retired from competition after Mr Universe victory in 1971. Retired from guest posing in 1989. Continued Bodybuilding training at age 90+.

William Arnold Pearl (October 31, 1930 – September 14, 2022)^[1] 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.