Nickname Reg the Leg ("Leg" as in "Legend")
Born 7 June 1928
Leeds, England
Died 22 November 2007 (aged 79)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Bodybuilding titles
1946 Mr Britain 4th
1949 Mr Britain 1st
1950 Best Developed Athlete in America - IFBB, Tall, 1st
1950 Best Developed Athlete in America - IFBB, Overall Winner Mr Europe
1950 Overall Winner Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 2nd
1951 Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 1st
1951 Mr Universe - NABBA, Overall Winner
1958 Mr Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 1st
1958 Mr Universe - Pro - NABBA, Overall Winner
1965 Mr Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 1st
1965 Mr Universe - Pro - NABBA, Overall Winner
1970 Mr Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 2nd
1971 Mr Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 3rd
1973 Mr Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 2nd
Competitive stats
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Contest weight: 225-250 lbs (102–114 kg)
Off-season weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)
Arms: 20" (51 cm)