Robert Wadlow

Still on record as the world's tallest person, Robert was known as a "gentle giant." This board is a place to capture pictures from Robert's life, his era, his medical condition and his hometown.
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a man in a suit and tie standing next to a group of children wearing hats
Robert Wadlow: The Unique Life of the Boy Who Became the World's Tallest Man
Trailer for Children's Biography on Robert Wadlow
two men standing next to each other in front of a large ruler
Shaquille O'Neal Looked Small Standing Next To A Model Of The Tallest Man Ever: "I Still Woulda Had 40 Points, 19 Rebounds, And 5 Blocks..."
an exit sign above a freeway on the interstate in st louis, missouri with cars driving underneath it
Alton
an old black and white photo of a man standing on top of a statue with five children
The life of the tallest man who ever lived is utterly fascinating
This is the incredible life of Robert Wadlow, whose hands measured a foot long and whose arms spanned 9 feet 5 inches. Robert Pershing Wadlow was
a man with long hair and glasses sitting at a table
Children's Author Jennifer Phillips Talking About Robert Wadlow Biography
Children's Author Jennifer Phillips Talking About Robert Wadlow Biography
two men standing in front of a house
Feb. 22, 1918: A Really Big Kid From Alton, Illinois
Amazing. Knew about this kid, but, forgot.
an old building with many windows and balconies on the top floor is shown
About the Tours
Piasa Masonic Temple, Alton, Illinois
a man in a suit and tie standing next to a little boy
Colorized on Twitter
a display case holding a pair of white gloves in it's palm and fingers
100 facts about Alton’s gentle giant, Robert Wadlow
a statue of a man standing next to a street light
Robert Wadlow - Celebrating 100 Years
Robert Wadlow - Celebrating 100 Years
an old black and white photo of a man standing next to a woman in front of a plane
January 2011 – The Silent Movie Blog
Seemingly at a loss for words, Mary Pickford is greeted at the St. Louis Airport by the world’s tallest man, Robert Wadlow. October 1938. * * * * * * * * * * * *
two young boys sitting in an oversized chair
Robert Pershing Wadlow's Chair
Robert Pershing Wadlow's Chair by wjmanon74, via Flickr
black and white photograph of two men sitting at a table
The Tragically Short Life Of The World's Tallest Man
The Tragically Short Life Of Robert Wadlow, The World's Tallest Man Ever
a cartoon bear looking through a magnifying glass with the caption, compare your shoe size and shoes to robert's
Learning about Robert Wadlow
Activities for kids to try to learning about Robert Wadlow.
a book cover with the title imagine being a curiosity to the world as a child
Robert Wadlow
Children's biography (updated 2019 edition). Explore the unique life of the boy who became the world's tallest man. Visit my website for book details and free extras for teachers and parents.