Lloyd “Red” Lerille, the New Orleans native who went on to become Mr. America and the owner of one of the South’s top gymnasiums, has died.
According to a post on the Red Lerille’s Health Club Facebook page, Lerille died on Friday. He was 88-years-old.
Lerille’s journey in the world of fitness began after he was inspired by his uncle. According to his health club’s promotional material’s, Lerille wanted to have the same muscular biceps as his Uncle Harold. That led Lerille to join the New Orleans Athletic Club as a pre-teen. He later joined the wrestling team at Holy Cross, winning three state championships in that sport…