John Grimek
| John Grimek | |
|---|---|
| professional bodybuilder | |
Grimek featured on the cover of Strength and Health magazine, 1945 | |
| Personal info | |
| Nickname | "The Monarch of Muscledom" "The Glow" |
| Born | June 17, 1910 Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | November 20, 1998 (aged 88) York, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Best statistics | |
| Height | 5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Professional (Pro) career | |
| Pro-debut |
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| Successor | Steve Reeves |
John Carroll Grimek (June 17, 1910 – November 20, 1998) was an American bodybuilder and weightlifter active in the 1930s and 1940s. Grimek was Mr. America in 1940 and 1941, and Mr. Universe in 1948. In 1949, he won his last contest, the AAU Mr. USA. Grimek retired from bodybuilding undefeated. Throughout his career he carried the nicknames "the Monarch of Muscledom" and "the Glow."