Legendary bodybuilder Eddie Giuliani dies, aged 87

On May 1, 2022, the legendary bodybuilder Eddie Giuliani passed away at the age of eighty-seven. Eddie began his competitive career in 1951, during which time he won numerous trophies, high placings and participated in over 35 competitions. He was one of the top competitors in his height category. He was even inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame in 2012.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Eddie had a long and extensive bodybuilding career that spanned over four decades. During his career he won some of the most prestigious shows including Mr. Pacific Coast, Mr. Western America and Mr. America in his height category. His last bodybuilding contest was held in 1982.

Contest History:

1951

• Mr. New York Metropolitan - AAU, Junior, eighth

1953

• Mr. New York Metropolitan - AAU, Junior, 2nd

1958

• Mr. New York City - AAU, Short, second
  Mr. New York Metropolitan - AAU, overall winner

1959

• Mr. New York City - AAU, Short, sixth

1961

• Mr. Eastern America - AAU, Short, second

1964

• Mr. East Coast - IFBB, Short, fifth
• Mr. New York State - IFBB, second
• Mr. Northeastern States - IFBB, Short, second

1965

• Junior Mr. America - IFBB, Short, second
• Mr. Northeastern States - IFBB, Short, first
• Mr. Northeastern States - IFBB, overall winner

1966

• Mr. America - IFBB, Short, third
• Mr. East Coast - IFBB, Short, second

1967

• Mr. America - IFBB, Short, third
• Pro Mr. America - WBBG, sixth
• Junior Mr. America - IFBB, Short, third

1968

• Pro Mr. America - WBBG, fifth
• Junior Mr. America - IFBB, Short, first
• Mr. Western America - IFBB, third

1969

• Pro Mr. America - WBBG, fifth

1970

• Mr. America - IFBB, Short, third
• Mr. Western America - IFBB, fourth

1971

• Mr. America - IFBB, Short, third
• Mr. International - IFBB, Short, third

1974

• Mr. America - IFBB, Short, first
• Mr. Western America - IFBB, Short, first
• Mr. Western America - IFBB, overall winner

1975

• Mr. America - IFBB, Short, second
• Mr. World - IFBB, Short, first

1977

• Mr. America - IFBB, Lightweight, second

1979

• Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, no placing

1980

• Grand Prix California - IFBB, tenth

1981

• Grand Prix California - IFBB, unplaced

1982

• Mr. Universe - NABBA, Short, fifth