Bob Gajda
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Bob Gajda, Full name Robert Steven Gajda, is an American bodybuilder and performance training pioneer[1] born in Chicago, Illinois on September 14, 1940.[citation needed]
He holds the title of AAU Mr. America, which he won in 1966. Where Bob defeated his training partner and friend, Sergio Oliva for the title.[2] He also placed first in the 1966 FICH Mr. Universe.
Bob developed Chicago's Duncan YMCA gym which was known as "the muscle factory on West Monroe[3]" and played a major role in establishing the Chicago bodybuilding scene.
Awards: AOBS Hall of Fame[4]
References
- ^ "1966 Mr. America & Sports Performance Pioneer Bob Gajda Discusses Bodybuilding Experiences (Part 1)!". Bodybuilding.com. 2009-02-19. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ^ "Bob Gajda Wins Mr. America Title". Reading Eagle. UPI. June 20, 1966. p. 25. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
- ^ "THE MUSCLE FACTORY ON WEST MONROE (March 17, 1968)". Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ^ Pohlman, Bill (October 10, 2011). "Palatine Fitness Expert Honored By AOBS Hall of Fame". TribLocal. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2015.