Tag: Freddy Ortiz

Freddy Ortiz is proof that someone doesn’t have to be a giant to be physically impressive. Mr. Ortiz was was just over five feet tall but sported one of the best upper-bodies in the business, maybe even ever. Freddy, seen above on the cover of the November, 1965 cover of Mr. America magazine finished in the top three of every content he ever entered, taking first in the short class of the 1962 IFBB Mr. Universe and the 1963 and 1964 IFBB Mr. America and 1966 IFBB Mr. Eastern America bodybuilding contests. Freddy often trained at Vince’s Gym.

Incidentally, in this issue, you’ll find the article “Secrets of Arm Wrestling” by Mac Batchelor.