A Brief History of Mr. Universe

In the Genes In 1952, the NABBA added a category for professionals, the winner of which was also declared Mr. Universe.
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In the Genes
In 1952, the NABBA added a category for professionals, the winner of which was also declared Mr. Universe. In the photo above, Leo Robert, the 1955 pro winner, poses with his son Norman, age 4.

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