George Eiferman born November 3, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Having participated in the Second World War, you could say Eiferman start training "on board" since it belonged to the U.S. Navy. Such is the case that on his return, and in relation to their training during this period that her mother did not recognize the positive change in their physical appearance. Some years after his return, and having continued the weight training part of the Mr. Philadelphia (1947), where he achieved the first position, and so begins a more than prodigious career. And in 1946 had participated in "Mr. Costa This "on the middle class but it is unknown the exact position in which he described. In 1947 participates in the AAU Mr. America. And Mr. Universe, calling the 5th and 4th respectively. In the first event previously mentioned, shares the stage with Steve Reeves, and Steve Stanko Mr. Universe winner. In 1948 he again took part in the AAU Mr. America, this time taking home the top prize, leaving second place to Jack Delinger. In the same year he won the Mr. California and get a second at the AAU Mr. Western America, winning the latter Delinger. One year after participating in the Mr. USA, which is 4th, behind the 3 giants of the era like Steve Reeves, Clarence Ross and John Grimek first place. As expected in 1950 once again compete in the Mr. USA, winning as the "most muscular" but placing second in the overall. Notably, before continuing his career that the physical development of Eiferman, was outstanding for the time and was at the level of the largest competitors. Finally, in relation to his competitive career in 1962 competing in the IFBB Mr. Universe, winning its class and Overall. 
George Eiferman, throughout his life, was always a promoter of healthy living and physical fitness, getting to have his own gym in Las Vegas for nearly three decades. Throughout his career, and even 7 years ago, Eiferman, was cover of numerous magazines bodybuilding as: IronMan, MuscularDevelopment, the magazine devoted Hoffman Strength and Health and the most current Hardgainer. To date, Eiferman remains the inspiration of many athletes from both the bodybuilding and strength sports. Dave Draper, has on its website that Eiferman http://www.davedraper.com/ was able to pick up "cold" 180 kilos bench press. With 1.70 in height and about 90 kilos, had an outstanding muscularity and a unique aesthetic sense.
Eiferman In March 2000, enters the Hall Of Fame of the IFBB, and finally on February 12, 2002, after years of heart problems, dies. His ex-wife, Bonita described in an article in FLEX magazine, as "an impressive man whose spirit belongs to the Universe" and that is how it should be remembered in this history alive and dynamic strength and bodybuilding.
Photos: www.musclememory.com / www.ifbb.com
Further reading: Gorgeous George: Remembering Hall-of-Famer George Eiferman, Who Passed Away on February 12, FLEX magazine, Joe Roark, June 2002.
