4.6K views · 86 reactions | The 9-foot-tall "Alton Giant", Robert Wadlow, was born over one hundred years ago, on February 22, 1918. He only lived to age 22, so the story of the World’s Tallest Man is really that of a growing boy. His story begins in Alton, Illinois. #TBT | Nine PBS | Facebook

Meet Robert Wadlow, the tallest man to ever live at 8 feet 11 inches tall 😮😱 | In The Know

The tallest men to ever exist have captivated the world with their extraordinary height, often resulting from rare medical conditions like gigantism or acromegaly! The most famous of them all is Robert Wadlow, known as the “Alton Giant,” who holds the record as the tallest man in recorded history. Standing at a staggering 8 feet 11 inches (2.72 meters) tall, Wadlow’s incredible height was caused by an overproduction of growth hormone. Despite the challenges that came with his size, including mob