- Tony traveled the world during his bodybuilding career. He lived in Madrid, Spain and Germany.
- In 1979, Tony Pearson and Lisa Lyon were the first mixed pair to guest pose at a bodybuilding event. At that time women were not included in bodybuilding competitions and posing together was a ground breaking event, creating a paradigm shift in the industry.
- Tony was Fabio's personal trainer during the 90's.
- In 1984 Tony Pearson was being interviewed for an article in the Muscle and fitness magazine, when all of a sudden the interviewer paused for a moment and looked at Tony and said 'you look like Michael Jackson with muscles' thus, The Michael Jackson of bodybuilding was born.
- Tony had a dream that he wrote a book, when he awakened he thought to himself that's impossible, but the dream seemed so surreal that he decided to make an attempt. As a first time author he's written two books "Driven" My Secret Untold Story and "The Story of Baby Herc." a children's edition.
- In the mid 70's bodybuilding had become a phenomenon, tourist from around the world adventured to the Mecca, Venice California, muscle beach. They were fascinated as the massive crowds of onlookers watched some of the great champions workout in the world famous weight pen. The sport of bodybuilding had emerged from a cult like community to the forefront of acceptances.
- Tony Pearson was the second youngest to win the prestigious 1978 AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) title of Mr. America at the age of 21.
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