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Irvin Koszewski

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Irvin "Zabo" Koszewski (1924 to 2009) was an American professional bodybuilder, born in Camden, New Jersey, who became best known for the muscular definition of his abdominal muscles. The publisher of Iron Man magazine recalled that he had a ten-pack of abs when everyone else had a six-pack. Koszewski competed in physique contests from 1948, became a fixture of the Muscle Beach scene in Santa Monica, California, and won state and regional titles in the early 1950s, including Mr. California. He also appeared in bit parts in films such as Spartacus and Planet of the Apes and was the stunt double for Tommy Chong in Things Are Tough All Over. He was inducted into the International Federation of BodyBuilders Hall of Fame in 2007 and died in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, at the age of 84.

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Birth Year
1924 1
Career Highlight
Won the AAU Mr. Pacific Coast title in 1953 and the AAU Mr. California title in 1954. 2
Gender
Male 2
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was an American professional bodybuilder
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1. Irvin Koszewski (Wikipedia)
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    (August 20, 1924
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    was an American professional bodybuilder
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2. Los Angeles Times: Irvin Zabo Koszewski dies at 84; bodybuilder renowned for his abs
Los Angeles Times
  • Biography, early life
    He was born in Camden, N.J., on Aug. 20, 1924, and was a gifted athlete as a young man.
  • Lead, titles
    title in 1953 and the AAU Mr. California title in 1954
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