Archive for October 4th, 2008
’82 Mr. Olympia Chris Dickerson Had a Great Mentor in Bill Pearl
By Joe Pietaro, MuscleSport Mag

Bodybuilding is different from many other sports. Winning a competition is a self-gratifying accomplishment, one that differs from team sports. There are no other players, coaching staff or front office to thank. But there are special people behind the scenes that are there with the athletes every step of the way, from that first workout in preparation to the night of the contest.
Chris Dickerson had someone that fit that description, and then some.
“My parents divorced when I was just a kid,†he said. “I’m one of triplets, so I never had an older brother. Bill Pearl was like a father, older brother and coach to me.â€
Pearl, the legendary bodybuilder from the 1950s and ‘60s, was a mentor to a young Dickerson, who began training at the age of 23. “I emulated [Pearl] even with the big plaid shorts he wore,†said Dickerson. “He influenced me in many ways.
“Winning was for myself, but also to please him.†Read the rest of this entry »








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