The passing of a bodybuilding veteran.
Today, the great bodybuilding legend Chuck Collras has passed away. According to Chuck’s son Todd, the 86 year old veteran of lifting passed away peacefully last Saturday December 16.
Chuck had the privilege of competing in the “Golden Age” of bodybuilding, with his heyday spanning through the 1960’s. Chuck was 1957 Mr Muscle Beach, and in 1970 he won first in the Mr America short class.
In 2016 Chuck was inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame –a well-deserved and long overdue honor. At the ceremony, Chuck’s son spoke for him, mentioning that he was dealing with “issues.” But Chuck seemed lucid, waving to the crowd at moments of applause. He even kissed the girl holding a poster of his younger self.
Chuck’s son spoke about how his father shared an era and the stage with many of the greats. He also revealed the Frank Zane had told him Chuck was the reason he had gotten into aesthetics.
The induction ceremony also happened to be held the day before Chuck’s 25th anniversary with his wife Diane.
Below is a record of Chuck’s contest history, courtesy of EOB. May he rest in peace.
1955
Mr Los Angeles – AAU, Junior, 3rd
1957
Mr Muscle Beach, 2nd
Mr Venice Beach, Winner
1958
Mr America – AAU, 18th
Mr Muscle Beach, 2nd
1967
Mr California – AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr California – AAU, 2nd
Mr Southern California – AAU, 2nd
Mr West Coast – AAU, Winner
1968
Mr America – AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd
Mr America – AAU, 5th
Mr California – AAU, Winner
Mr Los Angeles – AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr Los Angeles – AAU, Winner
1970
Mr America – AAU, 10th
Mr America – AAU, Most Muscular, 5th
Mr America – IFBB, Short, 1st
Mr Western America – IFBB, 2nd
1971
Mr America – IFBB, Short, 2nd
Mr America – IFBB, Most Muscular, 1st
Pro Mr America – WBBG, 6th
Mr International – IFBB, Short, 2nd
Mr International – IFBB, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr Universe – NABBA, Short, 4th
1972
Mr International – IFBB, Short, 2nd
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