Bodybuilder and weightlifter Bert Elliott, Iron Man 1953 and Mr Southern California 1954. Later took an interest in the early strongman era collecting antique weightlifting equipment and appearing at carnivals in turn of the century strongman attire replete with shaved head and handlebar mustache ! His brother Harvey Elliott owned a gym in Bellflower CA. Bert posed for Bellas, Mizer and Warner, was said to be at times a difficult person. Sadly he committed suicide, his famed collection was sold to Tom Lincir. -Rj
Bodybuilder and weightlifter Bert Elliott, Iron Man 1953 and Mr Southern California 1954.
ReplyDeleteLater took an interest in the early strongman era collecting antique weightlifting equipment and appearing at carnivals in turn of the century strongman attire replete with shaved head and handlebar mustache ! His brother Harvey Elliott owned a gym in Bellflower CA. Bert posed for Bellas, Mizer and Warner, was said to be at times a difficult person. Sadly he committed suicide, his famed collection was sold to Tom Lincir.
-Rj