Larry Scott (bodybuilder) Larry Scott (bodybuilder) Larry Dee Scott (October 12, 1938 March 8, 2014), nicknamed "The Legend" and "The Golden Boy," was an American IFBB professional bodybuilder. He won the inaugural 1965 Mr. Olympia competition and defended the crown at the 1966 Mr. Olympia contest before retiring. Larry Dee Scott was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Thea Scott and machinist Wayne Scott. He began training at age 16 and won the Mr. Idaho competition in 1959 at age 20. After moving to California, he promptly won Mr. California (1960), Mr. Pacific Coast (1961), Mr. America (1962), and Mr. Universe (1964). When Joe
Dennis James (bodybuilder) Dennis James (bodybuilder) Dennis Tyron James (born May 31, 1969) is a German-American retired IFBB Pro bodybuilder. James was born in Heidelberg on May 31, 1966, the son of an African-American GI stationed in Heidelberg and a German woman. He started training in bodybuilding when he was 26. Although, other sources say he started training at 18 years old. James won the International South German Championship in 1985, the International German Grand Prix in 1986, and the 1986 New York State Championship All Junior Category. He stopped training because he was not eligible to join the German Nationals since he