German bodybuilder and showman (1867-1925) who helped pioneer the sport of bodybuilding and, in 1901, organized what is believed to be the world's first major body building competition. The winner of the Mr. Olympia competition is awarded with a bronze statue of Sandow. Attractive vintage 4.25 x 3.5 photo card of Eugen Sandow looking over his well-muscled shoulder, printed by the National Chemigraph Company of St. Louis, signed in fountain pen. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.
