Ric Drasin

Ric Drasin (1944–2020) was an American bodybuilder, personal trainer, actor, stuntman, author, and professional wrestler. He gained recognition for his sporadic professional wrestling career from 1965 to 2001, as well as for winning titles in amateur bodybuilding contests. Drasin is also known for designing the original Gold's Gym logo and the World Gym gorilla logo. Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, Drasin began his fitness career in 1962 and later trained with the National Wrestling Alliance champion Mae Young. He was born Richard Alan Drasin on July 12, 1944, to Oscar and Claire Drasin and had one older sister named Stephani.