Raymond Routledge (October 9, 1931 – November 12, 2008) was an American amateur and professional

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. He was crowned

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in 1961. He held the title of Amateur Mr. Universe the same year. Routledge died in

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on November 12, 2008, at the age of 77.San Bernardino man, a former Mr. America winner, dies at 77
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Pearl, Routledge Win 'Universe' Titles
1962 article by Oscar Heidenstam 1931 births 2008 deaths American male bodybuilders People associated with physical culture American professional bodybuilders 20th-century American sportsmen {{US-bodybuilding-bio-stub

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