Robert Wadlow with Sister

(Original Caption) Seven-feet four-inches tall and still growing. Robert Wadlow, 13-year-old Alton, Illinois boy is already taller than Primo Carnera. Robert is a normal lad except in the respect of his height. Scientists say that his super-normal growth is due to overactivity of the pituitary gland. He weighs two hundred and seventy two pounds and wears size 25 shoes. He is shown here with his sister, Helen, who is two years younger than him.
(Original Caption) Seven-feet four-inches tall and still growing. Robert Wadlow, 13-year-old Alton, Illinois boy is already taller than Primo Carnera. Robert is a normal lad except in the respect of his height. Scientists say that his super-normal growth is due to overactivity of the pituitary gland. He weighs two hundred and seventy two pounds and wears size 25 shoes. He is shown here with his sister, Helen, who is two years younger than him.
Robert Wadlow with Sister
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Bettmann / Contributor
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March 12, 1931
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