Clarence Ross
Clarence Ross (born October 26, 1923 in Oakland , California , † April 30, 2008 ) was an American bodybuilder .
Life
Ross grew up in an orphanage after his parents divorced . He started bodybuilding at the age of 17. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor , Ross joined the US Air Force , which he served until November 1945. Ross opened a sports studio in Altedena . In 1945 he won the title of Mr. America of the Amateur Athletic Union . In 1946 he successfully defended his title as Mr. America , two years later he won the title of Mr. USA . In 1949 he tried again to defend the title of Mr. America , but was defeated by the competitor John Grimek . Instead, Ross won the North American Championship that year.
In addition to his athletic career, Ross worked as a sports official.
Honors
Ross was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2002.
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| SURNAME | Ross, Clarence |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American bodybuilder |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 26, 1923 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Oakland , California |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 30, 2008 |