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Robert Wadlow Sideshow Newspaper Flier
For your consideration:
Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 - July 15, 1940) was a man who, to this day, is the tallest
person in medical history for whom there is irrefutable evidence.
He is often known as the "Alton Giant" because of his Alton, Illinois hometown. Wadlow reached 8
feet 11.1 inches in height and weighed 490 pounds at his death.
His great size and his continued growth in adulthood was due to hypertrophy of his pituitary
gland which results in an abnormally high level of human growth hormone. He showed no indication
of an end to his growth even at the time of his death.
This is a Robert Wadlow sideshow offset printed newspaper advertisement pitch paper from 1965.
17 inches by 23 inches, offset printed on newsprint. Excellent condition.
Order by ITEM# Vintage-584
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