Description
Strength & Health Magazine – May 1982 – Jeff Michels & Ralph Sampson – No Label – VG
This vintage May 1982 issue of Strength & Health Magazine commemorates the publication’s 50th Anniversary, featuring Jeff Michels, 1981 Weightlifter of the Year, and basketball star Ralph Sampson on the cover. The special edition highlights five decades of fitness and strength innovation, including historic reflections on York Barbell and features on athletes who exemplify power, perseverance, and performance.
The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor wear along the edges. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same item you will receive. This copy is in excellent shape for its age—see detailed photos for reference. We offer combined shipping upon request, and all items come with a plastic protective covering for preservation.
Table of Contents:
8 Letters to the Editor
12 Weightlifter of the Year
16 In the Spotlight: Jeff Michels — Mark LeMenager
20 Strength Coaches’ Seminar
22 Hoes…Rows…and Tomatoes — Bob Hoffman
26 The Long and Strong of Ralph Sampson — Perry Jenifer
28 Looking Back at the Last 50 Years — John C. Grimek
33 50-Year Anthology of S&H — Bob Hoffman
46 Hall-of-Fame Views
48 The Iron Grapevine
58 To the Ladies: Yoga for You — Vera Christensen
62 Power Pedaling Program — Powell and Petersen
64 Specialized Training for Baseball — Michael Yessis, Ph.D.
68 White Rose Road Runner — Dick Smith
70 The Strength Index — Joseph A. Miller
73 Weightlifting Announcements
74 Ask the Doctor — Frank Corbett, M.D.
On the Cover:
This special Golden Anniversary issue features a tribute to Strength & Health’s 50 years of publication. Jeff Michels, honored as the 1981 Lifter of the Year, and Ralph Sampson, representing the athletic benefits of weight training, share the cover. The design also pays homage to Strength & Health’s legacy with imagery of Wally Zagurski from the first 1932 issue and legends John Grimek and Steve Stanko in front of the original York Barbell building.
A landmark collector’s edition celebrating five decades of strength culture, this issue blends history, athletic achievement, and timeless training wisdom from the pioneers of physical development.