Clarence Ross by Russ Warner

courtesy of The Temple of Apollo

The Mighty Clarence Ross

(most likely photographed by Russ Warner)

Clarence Ross by George Quaintance

Before he became (in)famous for his homoerotic paintings of men doing manly deeds in a mythological American Southwest, George Quaintance was a staff artist for the Weider line of muscle magazines. He did some amazing covers for "Your Physique" magazine, and here's one from October, 1947 -- Clancy Ross. Pretty wild, huh?

In Living Color - Clarence Ross by Russ Warner

This is the kind of image that got me into this bizarre little hobby. Physical perfection! Clarence "Clancy" Ross in all his robust glory -- he takes my breath away! The big muscle men of the 40s and 50s are just IT -- the muscle men of today might be twice his size, but they don't have half his beauty. What must a hug surrounded by those arms have been like?

I just found this image this morning (couldn't sleep again). I'm going to post some more of my favorite big men later today...