Reg Park and his heavy bench press of the 50S

[Sergio]

I found finally, after a long research trough the years, the report of the Reg Park 500 lbs bench press  in the Reg Park Journal.  I think a photo of the press was no taken. That's the only reason. If there were a photo, it's quite sure that they got some publicity from it. Reg was the first mr Universe to overcome this record.

The first two reports appeared in the RPJ June 1954, and the last July 1954.
 

[Sergio]

And finally, written by Hubert Thomas (RPJ July 1954):

[Sergio]

The personal memories of Reg in the moments of the 500 lbs bench press: (from october 1954 Reg Park journal Editorial)