Some Facts
The world's tallest man.
Was still growing at the time of his death.
World's tallest boyscout at 7' 4" and 270 lbs when he was 13 years old.
Weighed a normal 8 lbs 5 oz at birth.
At the age of 9 (height 6' 2 1/2", weight 180 lbs) he was strong enough to carry his father up the stairs to the second floor.