Cover of Muscle Training Illustrated January 1980 featuring Ray Mentzer, 1979 AAU Mr. America, showcasing bodybuilding with a vibrant design and highlights of contest details.
Table of contents page from Muscle Training Illustrated January 1980, detailing the special AAU Mr. America issue, including featured competitions and athlete highlights.
Centerfold of Ray Mentzer from Muscle Training Illustrated January 1980, displaying his impressive physique as the 1979 AAU Mr. America, captured in a dramatic pose.
Back cover of Muscle Training Illustrated January 1980 featuring an advertisement for Olympic Barbell Set, promoting equipment for weightlifting enthusiasts.
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Cover of Muscle Training Illustrated January 1980 featuring Ray Mentzer, 1979 AAU Mr. America, showcasing bodybuilding with a vibrant design and highlights of contest details.Table of contents page from Muscle Training Illustrated January 1980, detailing the special AAU Mr. America issue, including featured competitions and athlete highlights.Centerfold of Ray Mentzer from Muscle Training Illustrated January 1980, displaying his impressive physique as the 1979 AAU Mr. America, captured in a dramatic pose.Back cover of Muscle Training Illustrated January 1980 featuring an advertisement for Olympic Barbell Set, promoting equipment for weightlifting enthusiasts.

Muscle Training Illustrated January 1980 Ray Mentzer w Centerfold

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Muscle Training Illustrated – January 1980 – Ray Mentzer (with Centerfold)

This is the January 1980 special issue of Muscle Training Illustrated, featuring Ray Mentzer, the 1979 AAU Mr. America, with a centerfold. This collector’s edition—subtitled “Picture Book & Pen Pals No. 4”—offers a full visual celebration of the 1979 AAU Mr. America competition, complete with giant color wall posters, full contest reports, and exclusive coverage of the champions and contenders who shaped that year’s event.

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Table of Contents – January 1980 (Picture Book & Pen Pals No. 4)

SPECIAL 1979 AAU MR. AMERICA ISSUE
Full Contest Report by Scott Epstein 6

GIANT DOUBLE-PAGE WALL POSTERS
Ray Mentzer, 1979 AAU Mr. America by Mark 12
Gary Leonard, Tall Class Winner & 2nd Overall by Denie 22
Joe Means, 3rd Medium Class by Mark 24
James Seitzer, 2nd Short Class by Mark 26
Jim Gaubert, Lightweight Winner – Mr. Universe Posedown by Keith 28
Rod Koontz, Contender by Mark 30
Boyer Coe, Guest Poser by Denie 32
Chris Dickerson, Guest Poser by Mark 34

GIANT COLOR WALL POSTERS
Gary Leonard, Tall Class Winner & 2nd Overall by Jean-Claude Provost 35
Ray Mentzer, 1979 AAU Mr. America by Mark 36

BIG SINGLE-PAGE WALL POSTERS
1979 AAU Mr. America Program Cover 5
Dave Rodgers, 2nd Tall Class by Denie 13
Clint Beyerle, 3rd Tall Class by Mark 14
“Rocky” Greg Deferro, 2nd Medium Class & Most Muscular by Mark 15
Bob Jodkiewicz, 3rd Short Class by Mark 16
Ron Teufel, Short Class Winner & 3rd Overall by Denie 17
John Brown, Best Poser by Mark 18
Frank Calta, Contender by Denie 19
Ernest Santiago, Contender by Denie 20
Tony Pandolfo, Contender by Denie 21

PEN PALS PHOTO CONTEST
Six Big Pages of Pen Pals by The Readers 23

Cover Note:
Cover features 1979 AAU Mr. America Ray Mentzer, who also captured the Heavyweight Division in the Mr. Universe Posedown. Photo by Mark.

This special issue of Muscle Training Illustrated stands as a visual tribute to the golden age of bodybuilding, highlighting an extraordinary lineup of athletes including Ray Mentzer, Gary Leonard, Ron Teufel, Chris Dickerson, and Boyer Coe. With its collectible poster features and contest documentation, it remains one of the most sought-after editions for vintage bodybuilding enthusiasts.

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