Ric Drasin

Richard Alan Drasin, known as Ric Drasin, was an American bodybuilder, personal trainer, actor, stuntman, author and professional wrestler who lived from 12 July 1944 to 30 August 2020. Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, he began his fitness career in 1962 and won titles in amateur bodybuilding contests when he was young. He wrestled professionally and sporadically between 1965 and 2001, later promoting shows through his own wrestling organizations. He is also remembered for designing the original Gold's Gym logo, a cartoon sketch of a bald weightlifter, and the World Gym gorilla logo, both still associated with those gyms.