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HISTORY: Eugen Sandow (born Friedrich Wilhelm Müller, German: [ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈvɪlhɛlm ˈmʏlɐ]; 2 April 1867 – 14 October 1925) was a German Jewish bodybuilder and showman from Prussia. He was born in Königsberg, and became interested in bodybuilding at the age of ten during a visit to Italy.
After time in the circus, Sandow studied under strongman Ludwig Durlacher in the late 1880s. On Durlacher's recommendation, he began entering strongman competitions, performing in matches against leading figures in the sport such as Charles Sampson, Frank Bienkowski, and Henry McCann. In 1901 he organised what is believed to be the world's first major bodybuilding competition. Set in London's Royal Albert Hall, Sandow judged the event alongside author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and athlete/sculptor Charles Lawes-Wittewronge. Sandow is known as the "father of modern bodybuilding".
Offered here is an original souvenir pin of Eugen Sandow.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, metallic, souvenir pin which names and pictures William Muldoon. Pin firmly attached. Label on reverse for manufacturer, Whitehead & Hoag, which is also dated July 21, 1896. Clean with bold image and print. Slight edge wear. 3/4" diameter.
