Clarence Ross
Clarence Ross (October 26, 1923 – April 30, 2008), also known as Clancy Ross
Ross was born in
In 1945, Ross won the
On March 13, 1948, Ross won the Mr. USA contest in Los Angeles ahead of the 1947 Mr. America, Steve Reeves. Ross attempted to defend his title in 1949 but placed second to John Grimek. However, he finished ahead of Steve Reeves, becoming one of only two men to beat Reeves twice (along with Grimek). He appeared in the 1949 Warner Brothers "Joe MacDoakes" short So You Want to Be a Muscle Man with George O'Hanlon, Phyllis Coates and Willard Waterman. In 1955, Clarence attempted a comeback at the Professional Mister Universe of London. He won the tall class category but was beaten for the Overall Title by the Canadian Leo Robert.
Ross died on 30 April 2008, he was 84 years old.
References
- ^ "Clancy Ross". Oldtime Strongman.
- ^ 1930 census, Berkeley, Alameda Co., California, E.D. 287, page 217
- ^ Enlistment record at Ancestry.com