The 10 of tallest man in the world in history
Al Tomaini
Al Tomaini (1912—1962), born as Aurelio Tomaini, he claimed a height of 8' 4½" (2.55 m), however Guinness World Records stated he was really 7'4" (223.5 cm.), but he may have stood 7'6½" (229.9 cm.) at one time.
Al was the son of Santo Tomaini and Maria Bossone. He was one of seven children. At the age of 12 years, he was taller than his father, who stood six feet and one inch (185 cm) in height. He had a great-grandfather in Italy who was also of abnormal height.
His parents called in a physician who by taking X-rays, found that his pituitary gland was working overtime, causing him to become a "giant". The web site showing the Tomaini family tree is: www.tomaini.com
Weighing 356 pounds (162 kg) and wearing size 27 shoes, Al spent most of his life as a circus giant. He was working with a circus at the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland, in 1936, when he met his future wife, Jeanie Tomaini. Jeani was born without legs and was only 2 ft 6 inch (76 cm) tall.
After retiring from the circus life, he and Jeanie settled in the circus community of Giant's Camp, Gibsonton, Florida. There he was an extraordinary community booster, donating the town's first ambulance, served as fire chief, helped build the community hall and for a time was president of the Chamber of Commerce.
He was owner and operator of Giant's Fish Camp, a TV repair shop and a tourist-trailer court on the banks of the Alafia River. His death in 1962 at 50 years of age, came after extensive treatment for a pituitary tumor.
His parents called in a physician who by taking X-rays, found that his pituitary gland was working overtime, causing him to become a "giant". The web site showing the Tomaini family tree is: www.tomaini.com
Weighing 356 pounds (162 kg) and wearing size 27 shoes, Al spent most of his life as a circus giant. He was working with a circus at the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland, in 1936, when he met his future wife, Jeanie Tomaini. Jeani was born without legs and was only 2 ft 6 inch (76 cm) tall.
After retiring from the circus life, he and Jeanie settled in the circus community of Giant's Camp, Gibsonton, Florida. There he was an extraordinary community booster, donating the town's first ambulance, served as fire chief, helped build the community hall and for a time was president of the Chamber of Commerce.
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