"Ric’s Corner": Ric Drasin interviews Eddie Giuliani

Eddie is the man who at some point in the movie Pumping Iron leaps into Arnold’s arms. Eighty years old now, Eddie was a mainstay of Gold’s Gym, Venice, during bodybuilding’s Golden Age. Ric Drasin, creator of the Gold’s and World Gym logo, and an excellent bodybuilder in his own right, reminisces with Eddie in the following interviews.

Eddie (center) with Arnold and Samir Bannout!

Eddie Giuliani’s Competitive Record

1951
Mr New York Metropolitan – AAU, Junior, 8th

1953
Mr New York Metropolitan – AAU, Junior, 2nd

1958
Mr New York City – AAU, Short, 2nd
Mr New York Metropolitan – AAU, Winner

1959
Mr New York City – AAU, Short, 6th

1961
Mr Eastern America – AAU, Short, 2nd

1964
Mr East Coast – IFBB, Short, 5th
Mr New York State – IFBB, 2nd
Mr Northeastern States – IFBB, Short, 2nd

1965
Junior Mr America – IFBB, Short, 2nd
Mr Northeastern States – IFBB, Short, 1st
Mr Northeastern States – IFBB, Overall Winner

1966
Mr America – IFBB, Short, 3rd
Mr East Coast – IFBB, Short, 2nd

1967
Mr America – IFBB, Short, 3rd
Pro Mr America – WBBG, 6th
Junior Mr America – IFBB, Short, 3rd

1968
Pro Mr America – WBBG, 5th
Junior Mr America – IFBB, Short, 1st
Mr Western America – IFBB, 3rd

1969
Pro Mr America – WBBG, 5th

1970
Mr America – IFBB, Short, 3rd
Mr Western America – IFBB, 4th

1971
Mr America – IFBB, Short, 3rd
Mr International – IFBB, Short, 3rd

1974
Mr America – IFBB, Short, 1st
Mr Western America – IFBB, Short, 1st
Mr Western America – IFBB, Overall Winner

1975
Mr America – IFBB, Short, 2nd
Mr World – IFBB, Short, 1st

1977
Mr America – IFBB, LightWeight, 2nd

1979
Canada Pro Cup – IFBB, Did not place

1980
Grand Prix California – IFBB, 10th

1981
Grand Prix California – IFBB, Did not place

1982
Mr Universe – NABBA, Short, 5th

The interviewer, Ric Drasin, "(born July 12, 1944) is an American artist, actor, stuntman, writer, personal trainer, former bodybuilder, and retired professional wrestler. Drasin designed both the original Gold’s Gym logo—a cartoon sketch of a bald weightlifter—and the World Gym gorilla logo. Arnold Schwarzenegger was Drasin’s weight training partner for four years at the original Gold’s Gym in Venice, California. Drasin wrestled professionally for 36 years (1965-2001) while also winning titles in amateur bodybuilding contests during his younger years. Drasin retired from the ring at age 57, but still remains active as a professional wrestling instructor. He is also a Specialist Reserve Officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, a spokesperson for Gold’s Gym International and continues his work as an artist, actor, and writer."

From Ric Drasin – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ric Drasin (left), Ken Waller (seated), and Arnold

Arnold and Drasin prepare to do some rowing!