Bill Pearl
| Bill Pearl | |
|---|---|
| professional bodybuilder | |
Pearl after winning the 1956 Mr. U.S.A. | |
| Personal info | |
| Born | October 31, 1930 Prineville, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | September 14, 2022 (aged 91) Phoenix, Oregon, U.S. |
| Best statistics | |
| 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 (Pro) career | |
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| 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) 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.