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Reg Park (1928–2007)

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The future Italian epic star was registered as Roy Park in 1928, but little Reg was soon re-named after his father Reginald Park Snr., a well-known gymnasium proprietor in Leeds and owner of the Reg Park Barbell Company. Reg Jnr. played reserve team football for Leeds United before turning to body-building in 1946... See full bio »

Born:

Roy Park
in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK

Died:

(age 79) in Johanesburg, South Africa
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2002 Iron and Beyond (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
2002 Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron' (TV documentary) (special thanks)
 
1977 Pumping Iron (documentary) (thanks)
 
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2009 Reg Park: The Legend (video documentary)
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2002 Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron' (TV documentary)
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Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Personal Quote:

Reg was a dear friend, an extraordinary mentor and a personal hero. Other than my parents, there may be no single person who had more to do with me becoming the person I am today than Reg. He was like a second father to me. It was Reg who impressed upon me how hard I would have to work if I wanted to achieve my dreams... See more »

Trivia:

His wife, whom he married in 1952, was a former ballerina from South Africa. See more »

Nickname:

Reg the Leg See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini