Bob McCune, 2nd place 🏆🥈
"Mr. California" – January 21, 1949
Hearst Metrotone News, Jan. 24, 1949: MUSCLES FLEX FOR "MR. AMERICA" TITLE! – "The strong arm boys take the stage at Oakland, California in annual contest of manly beauty for the Mr. America championship."
Muslce Power, Vol 7 No 6, Page 13, May 1949: The I.F.B.B. "Mr. California" Contest and Strength Show – "[...] Bob McCune won second place and was also awarded a beautiful trophy. Mark my word you will be hearing a lot more about Bob McCune. He possesses a powerful, well developed physique. He represented a lot of tough competition for [Mr. California winner] Norman Marks."