His final AAU teen opportunity came in June 1963 , where he won most muscular , but was the runner - up to Vern Weaver .
In 1960 , Poole entered the AAU Mr. America and , at the age of 16 , took 18th place .
Poole 's AAU AAU teen opportunity came in June 1963 , where he won most muscular , but was the runner - up to Vern Weaver .
In 1960 , Poole entered the AAU Mr. America and , at the age of 16 , took 18th place .