Irvin "Zabo" Koszewski (August 20, 1924 – March 29, 2009) was an American professional

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and a 2007 inductee to the

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Hall of Fame.

Biography

Koszewski was particularly known for his

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'' magazine recalled that "he had a 10-pack of abs when everyone else had a six-pack." Koszewski appeared in the

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'' (1981) and was the stunt double for

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in ''

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'' (1982). He also appeared in the 2005 documentary film '' a/k/a Tommy Chong''. A photograph of Koszewski is included in the iconic Pop Art collage ''

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'' Koszewski died of pneumonia in Doylestown, Pennsylvania at the age of 84.

Titles

*1953 Mr. Los Angeles *1953 Mr. California *1954 Mr. California

Filmography (actor)

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* American male bodybuilders 1924 births American professional bodybuilders 2009 deaths Deaths from pneumonia in Pennsylvania 20th-century American sportsmen {{US-bodybuilding-bio-stub

Biography

Titles

Filmography (actor)

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