Ledermeister Wrestling Set

Ledermeister, aka Paul Gerrior, produced a memorable set of still photos wrestling with a partner whose name I have not been able to find out.  (I will lavishly praise anyone who know who he is.)  I've posted a few of these photos over the years, but today I'm putting up all I have.  We start with a picture in which the two men seem to be sizing each other up at the start of the match.

 

Grin

Ledermeister's partner has a grin in this image.

 

Strangle

We have the beginning of a stranglehold here.

 

Interlocking

There's a nice interlocking effect here.

 

Geometry

I see geometry.

 

Favorite

This one is a blogger favorite for obvious reasons,

and probably the most recognizable shot from the set.

 

Iron Claw

This move reminds me of Fritz von Erich's "Iron Claw" skull hold.

Of course, Fritz did it one handed.

 

Climbing

Ledermeister seems to be climbing Mount Olympus.

 

Lots to see here

Several points of interest here.

 

Often seen

This shot has made the rounds on the blogs for decades now.

 

And finally a grab

Closing the Ledermeister wrestling set with an interesting grab hold.

Again, if anyone knows the other guy's name, please comment.

 

Name that Photographer Day

Instead of naming the model, today's series asks you viewers to name the photographer.  

All of these models are known, but shown in my files as unattributed.  My OCD kicked 

in and I did some research, albeit with inconclusive results in most cases, so I counting 

on you guys to fill in the gaps.  We start with a picture of Tabby Anderson

 

Bob Burgener

I really like this picture of Bob Burgener.  Does anyone know who took it?

 

Bob Edna

That backdrop may be a clue as to who took this pictue of Bob Edna.

 

Don Fuller

A very well curated website lists this photo of Don Fuller as unattributed.

I think I may know who it was, but what do you think?

 

Ed Fury

I was surprised when a search turned up several references to a certain California 

photographer as having taken this picture of Ed Fury.  Let's see if our sleuths agree.

 

Dick Harrison

I found mixed opions on line as to who took this image of Dick Harrison.

 

Bob Heppe

Bob Heppe looks a bit startled in this one, and the background 

looks familiar.  Still, I can't place the photographer.

 

Don Matney

Despite the garish lighting, I'm impressed with this picture 

of Don Matney, but I don't have a clue as to who took it.

 

Hugh Pendleton

This shot of Hugh Pendleton is another that I have a hunch about 

who the photographer might be.  Let's see if you guys agree.

 

Art Ulrich

The leopard print backdrop might be a hint as to who took this photo of Art Ulrich.

 

Professor Desbonnet Day

Professor Edmond Desbonnet was a pioneer of French physical culture who practiced what he preached, as can be seen in the picture of him above.  Today we look at more of his handiwork.

 

Mustache

For me, the mustache is an important element in this handsome photo.

 

Impressive

Many of you will no doubt find this flexing model attractive.

 

Ordinary average guy

This might be an ordinary average guy,

but I think he is attractive.

 

Matter of fact

The matter of fact expression on this model makes me think he had posed before.

 

Odd pose

The pose here may seem odd, but it really shows off those muscles.

 

Album

Someone's album was the source for this, and it looks

 like it was scanned or photographed in situ.

The musculature is excellent.

 

Goatee

I think the goatee might have been unusual for the time.

Not that I'm complaining, mind you.

 

Beefy Behind

This is one of the beefier derrieres to be found in Prof. Desbonnet's portfolio.

 

Outdoor

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