Larry Scott | |
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Bodybuilder | |
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Nickname | The Legend, The Golden Boy |
Born | Blackfoot, Idaho, U.S. | October 12, 1938
Died | March 8, 2014 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. | (aged 75)
Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)[1] |
Weight | Contest: 205 lb (93 kg) Off season: 215 lb (98 kg)[1] |
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Predecessor | None |
Successor | Sergio Oliva |
Active | 1959–1966, 1979–1980 |
Larry Dee Scott (October 12, 1938 – March 8, 2014), nicknamed "The Legend" and "The Golden Boy," was an American IFBB professional bodybuilder. He won the inaugural 1965 Mr. Olympia competition and defended the crown at the 1966 Mr. Olympia contest before retiring. He also won the Mr. America title in 1962 and the Mr. Universe title in 1964. With his Olympia victory in 1965, Scott became the first man to win the three major titles of his era. A student of Vince Gironda, he became best known for his arm development, particularly his impressive and unusually long biceps. He was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 1999.