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[goatee.kris]

boxer Henry Armstrong weighing-in 1938 (before a match with Enrico Venturi), shot by Carl Mydans

 

[starfire99]

boxer Henry Armstrong weighing-in 1938 (before a match with Enrico Venturi), shot by Carl MydansView attachment 71528801View attachment 71528811

Love how the one guy is trying to avert his eyes, but I'm guessing Henry was probably VWE!

 

[starfire99]

Don't think these Bobby Hull photos have been shared in this thread, but some may have shown up in the various NHL or locker room threads. Apologies if they're already posted, but I did check.

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Santa Cruz Surfer Dude

 

[goatee.kris]

another weigh-in - it looks like Henry Armstrong (see message # 262), but I am nor certain

 

[greyguitarist85]

The Naked Gunner from WWII is my favorite photo from this era.

They are called "The Greatest Generation" for a reason.

*desperately wishing there was a frontal version floating around*

 

[Bear_Ottawa]

Birthday Meat: American MLB Pitcher Karl Spooner 23JUN31-10APR84
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[Bear_Ottawa]

Birthday Meat: American NFL Offensive End Ron Kramer b.24JUN3
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[greyguitarist85]

Birthday Meat: American NFL Offensive End Ron Kramer b.24JUN3
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Wait, what is the wiener the world awaited?

 

[Bear_Ottawa]

Birthday Meat: MLB Red Sox Player Joe Albanese 26JUN33-17JUN00
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[morningriser]

More likely, this was a rule of the individual Bath Club you mentioned. There are relatives on my mother's side of the family who are from Georgia. I have seen pictures of them dating back into the early 1930s. A few of those pictures show a lake front scene where two of my uncles were completely naked. One of my aunts who was dressed in a summer dress is also seen in the picture There were also unidentified people in the pictures. Some of those were males who were also naked and some were wearing swimming suits. All of the females shown were either in dresses or one piece swimming attire.

Would be incredible to see the photos you’re talking about. Can you post them?

 

[morningriser]

This photo brings back memories of the Y in Ohio in the 1950s. I learned to swim at the Y and everyone was nude, including the instructors. No one thought anything of it. Sanitary standards were enforced - you had to take a nude shower before entering the pool - and the place was sparkling clean. Up until the mid-70s all Ys and health clubs were all-male, and nudity was common and considered normal.

I’m glad you got to experience those times. Current times most people seem to fear nudity.

 

[GurliGris]

I found these 4 images of a boxer weighing-in. Unfortunately the copies are very small - perhaps someone have bigger ones?

 

[joeste09]

I found these 4 images of a boxer weighing-in. Unfortunately the copies are very small - perhaps someone have bigger ones?View attachment 79641451View attachment 79641521View attachment 79641551View attachment 79641581

There are great, love how the guy gets naked for his weigh-in but keeps his socks on!!

 

[joeste09]

Love how the one guy is trying to avert his eyes, but I'm guessing Henry was probably VWE!

No need to guess.... from Life Mag

 

[joeste09]

more Henry from Life

 

[joeste09]

I found these 4 images of a boxer weighing-in. Unfortunately the copies are very small - perhaps someone have bigger ones?View attachment 79641451View attachment 79641521View attachment 79641551View attachment 79641581

Oh it is Sugar Ray Robinson

 

[GurliGris]

soldiers in the Philippines showering 1941

 

[gd_lax]

Nice

 

[GurliGris]

Rocky Graziano (1919-1990) getting a massage

 

[ManyNinjas32]

Rocky Graziano (1919-1990) getting a massageView attachment 92379961

At least three of those men are staring at his balls