Golden era bodybuilding legend Leon Brown passes away.
Very sad news hit the bodybuilding world after it was confirmed that bodybuilding legend Leon Brown passed away.
Leon died at the age of 74. According to reports, Leon had been battling liver cancer for a number of years.
Leon was one of the godfathers of bodybuilding. He was featured in the famous book Pumping Iron, and as well was a very close friend with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Being a very active bodybuilder, Leon’s competitive lasted for 40 years, 1966 – 2006.
He had the chance to stand against true legends such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbu, Sergio Oliva, Frank Zane, and Lou Ferrigno. Throughout many successful years in his career, he had won multiple contests.
Well-known as the brown bomber, Mr. Leon was perceived in the WBBG Hall of Fame. Being recognized for his dedication to bodybuilding by the Staten Island Hall of Fame, he was awarded a plaque in 2007.
Leon Brown was one of my favorite training partners at Gold’s Gym in the golden era of bodybuilding. He was such a sweet guy, and unbelievably strong. I will miss him. My thoughts are with his family. – Arnold Schwarzenegger
A great accomplishment for Leon was that he was the first bodybuilder to be featured on Sports Illustrated.
Arnold Schwarzenegger published a video on his official social media pages. Arnold talked about the great times he had with Leon and he concluded by sending his condolences to Leon’s family and friends.
We at Evolutionofbodybuilding.net send our deepest condolences to Leon’s family and friends during these difficult times.
Leon Brown was one of my favorite training partners at Gold’s Gym in the golden era of bodybuilding. He was such a sweet guy, and unbelievably strong. I will miss him. My thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/JL3n6VVb9t
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) September 25, 2021
Leon Brown’s Competitive Career
1966
Mr Eastern America – IFBB, Teen Short, 2nd
1968
Pro Mr America – WBBG, 4th
Mr International – WBBG, 6th
North American Championships – IFBB, Medium, 1st
1969
Mr New York City – WBBG, Short, 1st
Mr Venice Beach, Winner
Mr World – WBBG, 5th
1970
Mr America – IFBB, Short, 2nd
Mr California – IFBB, Winner
Mr East Coast – AAU, Short, 1st
Mr Western America – IFBB, Winner
1971
Pro Mr America – WBBG, 4th
Mr USA – IFBB, Short, 2nd
1972
Mr America – IFBB, Short, 2nd
Mr East Coast – IFBB, Winner
1973
Mr America – IFBB, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr America – IFBB, Short, 1st
1974
Mr America – IFBB, Short, 2nd
Mr Eastern America – IFBB, Winner
1978
Mr USA – IFBB, Short, 3rd
1979
Mr International – IFBB, LightWeight, 2nd
1981
Mr USA – AAU, MiddleWeight, 5th
1982
Mr America – AAU, Short, 5th
1984
Junior USA – NPC, Overall Winner
Junior USA – NPC, MiddleWeight, 1st
1986
Nationals – NPC, MiddleWeight, 5th
1987
Nationals – NPC, MiddleWeight, 2nd
1988
Masters USA – NPC, MiddleWeight, 1st
Masters USA – NPC, Overall Winner
Nationals – NPC, MiddleWeight, 6th
1989
USA Championships – NPC, MiddleWeight, Did not place
2000
Masters Nationals – NPC, Masters 50+ LightWeight, 2nd
Masters Nationals – NPC, MiddleWeight, 8th
2002
Olympia – Masters – IFBB, 26th
2003
Night of Champions – IFBB, Did not place
Olympia – Masters – IFBB, 17th
2006
Masters Pro World – IFBB, Did not place
