This extraordinary man was on the cover of the September 1932 issue of Klein's Bell. This small magazine was put out by Seig Klein for his pupils from June 1931 until December 1932. Mr. Garan was born in New York City on January 19, 1910 of Russian parents. Klein called Garan a "muscle marvel." He stood 5 feet 5 inches and weighted 155 lbs. Chest 43", waist 31", upper arm 15 1/2". He could do deep knee bends with 300 lbs. He also occassionaly wrestled, as many Victorian bodybuilders did, and enjoyed playing golf. He had nearly perfect proportions in the tradition of the "Greek Ideal."