Leroy Colbert was an American professional bodybuilder. He is credited as the first man to develop 21 inch arms ‘drug-free’. He was the first ever Black athlete to appear on the front cover of Muscle Power magazine, and is regarded as a pioneer who broke the race barrier. After he formed a close friendship with Joe Weider in his 20s, Leroy rose to fame – placing first in the Mr. Eastern America competition in 1953, a year after winning the Mr. New York City title. His career, however, was cut short after a motorcycle accident in 1954.