Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Son of Julius Bacanskas
and Vladislava (Kressus) Bacanskas
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 89
in York, Pennsylvania, United States
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Biography
Julian was born in 1917, son of Julius Bacanskas (1892-1951) and Lottie V Kressus (1892-1973).
Jules Bacon was a Physical Culture enthusiast and a Bodybuilder.
He won Mr. America in 1943.
In 1941, he began writing for Strength and Health with a column titled “What Can You Do?” He wrote for Strength and Health for more than 20 years.
He worked for York Barbell.
Jules Bacon was a lifelong friend of John Grimek.
Bacon founded the Jules Bacon Health Clubs in York, Pennsylvania. He was inducted into the International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness Hall of Fame.
He passed away in 2007.
Sources
- 1930 United States Federal Census.
- Find A Grave. Jules S. Bacon.
- Wikipedia. Jules Bacon.
- The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jules Bacon obituary.
- Fitness Volt. Jules Bacon.
- IFBB PRO. Jules Bacon.
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