Born February 2, 1919
Died March 17, 1994
1949
Mr America - AAU, 2nd
Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr New York State - AAU, Winner
1950
Mr America - AAU, 2nd
Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
1951
Mr Strength and Health, Winner
1954
Mr Strength and Health, Tall, 3rd
| 1949 January | scan | Melvin Wells | |
| 1950 October | Vol 10, Num 5 | scan | Melvin Wells |
| 1999 July | Vol 11, Num 1 | scan | Melvin Wells |