OLD GUN DAVE DRAPER

Dave Draper

Intro

Born: 16th April, 1942

Height: 1.83 m

Weight: 225 lbs

About Dave Draper

Dave Draper was an American professional bodybuilder. He competed in 60's and 70's. He is also known as 'The Blond Bomber' which is the nick name of him. He was born in New Jersey. He was only 10 years of old when he began weight lifting. At the age of 12 he has well routine of training. At that time he took part in wrestling, swimming and other sports in high school. He won Mr Jersey title at the age of 21. He only competed in Mr Olympia competition once in the year 1967 where he finished 4th. He also done some of the movies and appeared on Television on different occasion. 'The Dungeon' is the gym in California where he initially trained. And later on he started training in Gold's Gym with training partners including the great Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane and Franco Columbu. He got the one of the most best physique in the bodybuilding history with a vacuum in his stomach and upper body muscle.

List of his competitions:

• Mr. New Jersey (1962)
• IFBB Mr. America Tall Class & Overall, 1st (1965)
• IFBB Mr. Universe Tall Class & Overall, 1st (1966)
• Mr. Olympia 4th (1967)
• AAU Mr. World 3rd (1970)
• IFBB Mr. World Tall & Overall, 1st (1970)
• NABBA Mr. Universe Tall, 3rd (1970)