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Average Guess (847 Votes)
6ft 11.93in (213.2cm)
6ft 11.93in (213.2cm)
Halb said on 5/Sep/20
André was normally proportioned, it's just that most 'tall' people are all legs like a daddy long legs.
André was normally proportioned, it's just that most 'tall' people are all legs like a daddy long legs.
Jesica said on 4/Sep/20
6'3 Julian said on 3/Sep/20
Average guess is 6’11.91”, it’s not unreasonable to think that looks like 7 foot to the untrained eye
LOL...6’11.91 will not be distinguishable from 7’0 even for a trained eye.
6'3 Julian said on 3/Sep/20
Average guess is 6’11.91”, it’s not unreasonable to think that looks like 7 foot to the untrained eye
LOL...6’11.91 will not be distinguishable from 7’0 even for a trained eye.
DarkM said on 4/Sep/20
@Van Halen yes he did have short proportions. I watched an interview with Tony Atlas who referred to Andre as a "giant dwarf" due to his short legs and long torso. He also had 64 teeth allegedly.
@Van Halen yes he did have short proportions. I watched an interview with Tony Atlas who referred to Andre as a "giant dwarf" due to his short legs and long torso. He also had 64 teeth allegedly.
6'3 Julian said on 3/Sep/20
Average guess is 6’11.91”, it’s not unreasonable to think that looks like 7 foot to the untrained eye
Average guess is 6’11.91”, it’s not unreasonable to think that looks like 7 foot to the untrained eye
Undertaker Frank said on 3/Sep/20
JT If that door Frame is 7ft which most likely is Andre looks about 6ft 9 barefoot !!!
JT If that door Frame is 7ft which most likely is Andre looks about 6ft 9 barefoot !!!
JT said on 2/Sep/20
These pics might be new here:
Probably early 70s Click Here Based on the cinder block wall, the door frame behind Andre is 7 feet Click Here
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Andre standing next to Christine Jarrett and boxing great Joe Louis next to Jarrett Click Here Louis was listed at 6’2” in boxing and is probably in his mid to late 50s here.
Same lady Click Here
Andre next to promoter Nick Gulas and NFLer/wrestler Buford Ray next to Gulas Click Here Ray was listed as 6’6” by the Green Bay Packers back in the late 1930s.
Nick Gulas with his son, George Click Here George looked 6’4”-6’5” range assuming Joe Louis was a legit 6’2” and had not lost any height by this time Click Here
Andre and Brad Armstrong Click Here Armstrong looks around 5’10” with Tony Schiavone and Ric Flair Click Here
These pics might be new here:
Probably early 70s Click Here Based on the cinder block wall, the door frame behind Andre is 7 feet Click Here
Click Here Not sure who the other guys are
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Andre standing next to Christine Jarrett and boxing great Joe Louis next to Jarrett Click Here Louis was listed at 6’2” in boxing and is probably in his mid to late 50s here.
Same lady Click Here
Andre next to promoter Nick Gulas and NFLer/wrestler Buford Ray next to Gulas Click Here Ray was listed as 6’6” by the Green Bay Packers back in the late 1930s.
Nick Gulas with his son, George Click Here George looked 6’4”-6’5” range assuming Joe Louis was a legit 6’2” and had not lost any height by this time Click Here
Andre and Brad Armstrong Click Here Armstrong looks around 5’10” with Tony Schiavone and Ric Flair Click Here
6'3 Julian said on 2/Sep/20
I think Rob’s listing is good as a maximum peak
I think Rob’s listing is good as a maximum peak
6'3 Julian said on 2/Sep/20
Why can’t we count a possible morning height of 7’0?
Why can’t we count a possible morning height of 7’0?
Halb said on 2/Sep/20
Wilt was measured at 7'½" in 1980, before the time of the André pic.
Wilt was measured at 7'½" in 1980, before the time of the André pic.
ZokorDon said on 28/Aug/20
We met Andre and he is for sure over 6'9" at least back in the early 80s..... my dad was 6'8" and I clearly remember Andre having 3 to 4 inches on my dad.....I remember it clearly because it was my mom's birthday back in 1984 and we all went to the Kiel Auditorium here in St. Louis and my great uncle Stan worked at the Kiel...so we were able to get there early and meet a few of the wrestlers.
We met Andre and he is for sure over 6'9" at least back in the early 80s..... my dad was 6'8" and I clearly remember Andre having 3 to 4 inches on my dad.....I remember it clearly because it was my mom's birthday back in 1984 and we all went to the Kiel Auditorium here in St. Louis and my great uncle Stan worked at the Kiel...so we were able to get there early and meet a few of the wrestlers.
Halb said on 25/Aug/20
Nice pics JT, the comparison with Hogan is as good as the ones with Stuff from WM1&5.
Nice pics JT, the comparison with Hogan is as good as the ones with Stuff from WM1&5.
Halb said on 24/Aug/20
Also forgot to add André wasn't obese until well into the 80's. André had maybe two surgeries, both in 1986, or one in '86 and one in '87.
Also forgot to add André wasn't obese until well into the 80's. André had maybe two surgeries, both in 1986, or one in '86 and one in '87.
Halb said on 24/Aug/20
6'3 Julian said on 21/Aug/20
Mobile and athletic doesn’t mean you’re not shrinking from obesity, surgery and injuries
There's no reason to think André was at such an early age (certainly not the sizes estimated) and he showed no difference between Wrestlemania 1 and Wrestlemania 5.
6'3 Julian said on 21/Aug/20
Mobile and athletic doesn’t mean you’re not shrinking from obesity, surgery and injuries
There's no reason to think André was at such an early age (certainly not the sizes estimated) and he showed no difference between Wrestlemania 1 and Wrestlemania 5.
Canson said on 24/Aug/20
@ASC: I could believe a peak 6’10.5 or best case 6’11” but that would’ve been before his pics with Hogan.
@ASC: I could believe a peak 6’10.5 or best case 6’11” but that would’ve been before his pics with Hogan.
JT said on 22/Aug/20
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Nice pic Roel. Based on the head sizes, Andre is a little closer to the camera. That’s also the same pants and shirt Andre wore in the pics with Wilt and Arnold Click Here
I’d guess that both are wearing cowboy boots there since the height difference looks only a little over 5 inches. Click Here Andre did own cowboy boots in 1983 with larger heels than traditional cowboy boot heels (the other boots belong to 6’2-6’3” Bill Watts) Click Here though I’m not sure that was the case for all of his cowboy boots.
In wrestling boots, the height difference looked the same between Andre and Hogan from 1980 Click Here to at least 1987 Click Here
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Nice pic Roel. Based on the head sizes, Andre is a little closer to the camera. That’s also the same pants and shirt Andre wore in the pics with Wilt and Arnold Click Here
I’d guess that both are wearing cowboy boots there since the height difference looks only a little over 5 inches. Click Here Andre did own cowboy boots in 1983 with larger heels than traditional cowboy boot heels (the other boots belong to 6’2-6’3” Bill Watts) Click Here though I’m not sure that was the case for all of his cowboy boots.
In wrestling boots, the height difference looked the same between Andre and Hogan from 1980 Click Here to at least 1987 Click Here
6'3 Julian said on 21/Aug/20
Mobile and athletic doesn’t mean you’re not shrinking from obesity, surgery and injuries
Mobile and athletic doesn’t mean you’re not shrinking from obesity, surgery and injuries
Canson said on 20/Aug/20
6'3 Julian said on 20/Aug/20
Stop arguing over who’s more idiotic. You both have lower IQs than the temperature of liquid nitrogen. Andre was 7’0 peak in the late 60s/early 70s. He shrunk to 6’10.5-6’11 by the early 80s because of his weight and was 6’9.5-6’10 at Mania 3. By then his bad posture, back surgeries and 500+ pound bodyweight had shrunk him. He was measured 6’9 post-mortem I think, which means he reasonably could’ve shrunk another inch by then
Lower IQs than the temperature of Liquid Nitrogen? You have that. Andre was listed 6’10 at the Olympics
6'3 Julian said on 20/Aug/20
Stop arguing over who’s more idiotic. You both have lower IQs than the temperature of liquid nitrogen. Andre was 7’0 peak in the late 60s/early 70s. He shrunk to 6’10.5-6’11 by the early 80s because of his weight and was 6’9.5-6’10 at Mania 3. By then his bad posture, back surgeries and 500+ pound bodyweight had shrunk him. He was measured 6’9 post-mortem I think, which means he reasonably could’ve shrunk another inch by then
Lower IQs than the temperature of Liquid Nitrogen? You have that. Andre was listed 6’10 at the Olympics
Halb said on 20/Aug/20
C'mmmmon Rob! André was only 34 in 1980, there's no reason to think he had lost height by then, He was still mobile and athletic. His mobility went down post the ankle problem and then his two back surgeries in '86 (maybe one was in '87?) finished him off.
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C'mmmmon Rob! André was only 34 in 1980, there's no reason to think he had lost height by then, He was still mobile and athletic. His mobility went down post the ankle problem and then his two back surgeries in '86 (maybe one was in '87?) finished him off.
Editor RobHe was wrestling from a relatively young age. 15 years in the ring can take it's toll on guys his size, and with the other issues acromegaly brings to the joints.
Canson said on 20/Aug/20
Andre clearly had 5” on Hogan. Not 4
Andre clearly had 5” on Hogan. Not 4
6'3 Julian said on 20/Aug/20
Stop arguing over who’s more idiotic. You both have lower IQs than the temperature of liquid nitrogen. Andre was 7’0 peak in the late 60s/early 70s. He shrunk to 6’10.5-6’11 by the early 80s because of his weight and was 6’9.5-6’10 at Mania 3. By then his bad posture, back surgeries and 500+ pound bodyweight had shrunk him. He was measured 6’9 post-mortem I think, which means he reasonably could’ve shrunk another inch by then
Stop arguing over who’s more idiotic. You both have lower IQs than the temperature of liquid nitrogen. Andre was 7’0 peak in the late 60s/early 70s. He shrunk to 6’10.5-6’11 by the early 80s because of his weight and was 6’9.5-6’10 at Mania 3. By then his bad posture, back surgeries and 500+ pound bodyweight had shrunk him. He was measured 6’9 post-mortem I think, which means he reasonably could’ve shrunk another inch by then
ASC said on 18/Aug/20
@Canson, I suppose I was just trying not to be too hard on Yao by saying he’s made a lot of points. As for Hulk at 6’8” and Andre at 7’4”, of course I was joking. Even as a kid, 7’4” looked dubious to me. I firmly believe Hulk was at least 6’5”, and I respect Rob’s listing of 7’0” for Andre because although it may be a little high, I believe Andre is a unique case of peak height, which has been discussed in this thread.
I’m just one humble contributor, though, so I’m open-minded on this.
@Canson, I suppose I was just trying not to be too hard on Yao by saying he’s made a lot of points. As for Hulk at 6’8” and Andre at 7’4”, of course I was joking. Even as a kid, 7’4” looked dubious to me. I firmly believe Hulk was at least 6’5”, and I respect Rob’s listing of 7’0” for Andre because although it may be a little high, I believe Andre is a unique case of peak height, which has been discussed in this thread.
I’m just one humble contributor, though, so I’m open-minded on this.
Canson said on 17/Aug/20
@Editor Rob: Andre was only listed 6’10” in previous programs and maybe 6’11 once or twice? Why the 7’0” listing? Not to mention he only had about 5” on Hogan and even less on Sid
Editor Rob
@Editor Rob: Andre was only listed 6’10” in previous programs and maybe 6’11 once or twice? Why the 7’0” listing? Not to mention he only had about 5” on Hogan and even less on Sid
Editor RobI think Andre's early start in Wrestling and years spent through 20's into 30's took him down more than a fraction.
ASC said on 16/Aug/20
@Canson, What’s it going to take for Yao to get through to everybody? His method is reasonable. He arbitrarily assigned Rick Barry the height range of 6’5”-6’6”. Then he used one photo of Studd looking maybe 1/2” shorter than Barry to indicate that he is up to two inches shorter than Barry.
In all seriousness, Yao has made a lot of convincing points, but I’m not buying this particular line of reasoning.
Bottom line, we know for sure that Andre was 7’4” and Hogan was 6’8” at Wrestlemania III because Jesse Ventura reported all of their body measurements.
@Canson, What’s it going to take for Yao to get through to everybody? His method is reasonable. He arbitrarily assigned Rick Barry the height range of 6’5”-6’6”. Then he used one photo of Studd looking maybe 1/2” shorter than Barry to indicate that he is up to two inches shorter than Barry.
In all seriousness, Yao has made a lot of convincing points, but I’m not buying this particular line of reasoning.
Bottom line, we know for sure that Andre was 7’4” and Hogan was 6’8” at Wrestlemania III because Jesse Ventura reported all of their body measurements.
iconjj said on 16/Aug/20
Jake was no shorter than my 6'4.5 brother in law. Jake is lanky but every bit as tall as my brother in law when I met him in November.
And Slaughter is a tall hoss too..
Jake was no shorter than my 6'4.5 brother in law. Jake is lanky but every bit as tall as my brother in law when I met him in November.
And Slaughter is a tall hoss too..
Halb said on 16/Aug/20
Vegas, I think someone posted ages ago that Fralic may have been 6'4½" (physical exam or something), though 6'5 isn't out of the question.
Vegas, I think someone posted ages ago that Fralic may have been 6'4½" (physical exam or something), though 6'5 isn't out of the question.
Canson said on 15/Aug/20
So if Hogan was only 6’3” or 6’3 1/4” that means Andre the Giant was only 6’8” tops maybe even less.
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That’s beyond silly because Andre was clearly taller than 6’8”. He was at least 6’10” like Vegas said.
That would also mean the Undertaker barely made 6’5” in his peak. Not possible. Taker looked a legit 6’7” in his prime and that’s been confirmed with Ali Baba meeting him (with pics) that he was still over 6’6” in the mid 2010s. Taker only had 1.5-2” on Hogan in their primes
So if Hogan was only 6’3” or 6’3 1/4” that means Andre the Giant was only 6’8” tops maybe even less.
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That’s beyond silly because Andre was clearly taller than 6’8”. He was at least 6’10” like Vegas said.
That would also mean the Undertaker barely made 6’5” in his peak. Not possible. Taker looked a legit 6’7” in his prime and that’s been confirmed with Ali Baba meeting him (with pics) that he was still over 6’6” in the mid 2010s. Taker only had 1.5-2” on Hogan in their primes
miko said on 15/Aug/20
Hulk was 6'5/6'5.25 at his tallest and Andre was somewhere around 6'10.25/6'10.5 at his tallest. There was a consistent 5 inch difference between them from the late 70's to the late 80's.
I've got Studd at 6'6 range peak. He was a bit taller than Hulk.
Hulk was 6'5/6'5.25 at his tallest and Andre was somewhere around 6'10.25/6'10.5 at his tallest. There was a consistent 5 inch difference between them from the late 70's to the late 80's.
I've got Studd at 6'6 range peak. He was a bit taller than Hulk.
Canson said on 14/Aug/20
@Vegas: that was about as well said as I’ve seen here with the differences between them. A 6’8 Hogan would make a 7’2 Andre
@Vegas: that was about as well said as I’ve seen here with the differences between them. A 6’8 Hogan would make a 7’2 Andre
Vegas' said on 13/Aug/20
Studd was taller than 6'4 range. He was taller than ~6'5 Bill Fralic Click Here
Studd was taller than 6'4 range. He was taller than ~6'5 Bill Fralic Click Here
ASC said on 13/Aug/20
I’m not understanding this belief that Hulk was only 6’3” in his prime. Hogan was as tall or slightly taller than Jake Roberts, who is absolutely taller than 6’3”. I’ll take peak Andre at almost 7’, but I understand lower estimates, just not at the expense of saying peak Hogan was 6’3”.
I’m not understanding this belief that Hulk was only 6’3” in his prime. Hogan was as tall or slightly taller than Jake Roberts, who is absolutely taller than 6’3”. I’ll take peak Andre at almost 7’, but I understand lower estimates, just not at the expense of saying peak Hogan was 6’3”.
Halb said on 11/Aug/20
Vegas, I think you're correct. If Hogan was 6'5 then André was 6'10, if Hogan was 6'6 then André was 6'11.
Hogan was also for a time listed as 6'9" for a shot period 89/90. I know Sky started listing him as 6'7 in 91 when he faced Slaughter, whom they listed at 6'6.
Vegas, I think you're correct. If Hogan was 6'5 then André was 6'10, if Hogan was 6'6 then André was 6'11.
Hogan was also for a time listed as 6'9" for a shot period 89/90. I know Sky started listing him as 6'7 in 91 when he faced Slaughter, whom they listed at 6'6.
Canson said on 11/Aug/20
@Duhon: you’re right about that for sure. He only looked about 5” shorter. And Andre was not as tall as Shaq who really was a 7 footer. There is no way Andre and Big Show at their peaks were as tall as Shaq in their primes. Andre May have lost some height early but 6’11” would’ve been the highest for his peak or 6’10.5”. He was lankier than Shaq which gave a taller appearance
@Duhon: you’re right about that for sure. He only looked about 5” shorter. And Andre was not as tall as Shaq who really was a 7 footer. There is no way Andre and Big Show at their peaks were as tall as Shaq in their primes. Andre May have lost some height early but 6’11” would’ve been the highest for his peak or 6’10.5”. He was lankier than Shaq which gave a taller appearance
Halb said on 11/Aug/20
I can see that, Vegas. Hogan at 6'5, makes André 6'10, Hogan at 6'6 makes André 6'11. For a short period in 89/90 Hogan was also referenced as 6'9". It didn't last long long though, I can recall Sky magazine saying Hogan was 6'7 when he faced Slaughter, and had Slaughter at 6'6!
I can see that, Vegas. Hogan at 6'5, makes André 6'10, Hogan at 6'6 makes André 6'11. For a short period in 89/90 Hogan was also referenced as 6'9". It didn't last long long though, I can recall Sky magazine saying Hogan was 6'7 when he faced Slaughter, and had Slaughter at 6'6!
Gretz said on 11/Aug/20
If Andre was only 6'9" or so how could he look as tall as wilt(in the b/w pic).And Wilt looked taller than Shack in his rookie pic.I still think Andre was 6'11".5 in the Wilt pic,and 10 years before they would be around the same height.
If Andre was only 6'9" or so how could he look as tall as wilt(in the b/w pic).And Wilt looked taller than Shack in his rookie pic.I still think Andre was 6'11".5 in the Wilt pic,and 10 years before they would be around the same height.
Gretz said on 11/Aug/20
Come on now, Hillbilly Jim was at least 6'5".Hogan was an inch taller in the 80's,Andre was peak height 7'0"and a fraction look at the cake pics from 1972.
Come on now, Hillbilly Jim was at least 6'5".Hogan was an inch taller in the 80's,Andre was peak height 7'0"and a fraction look at the cake pics from 1972.
Canson said on 9/Aug/20
@Vegas: what would you give Andre peak? 6’10 or 6’11?
@Vegas: what would you give Andre peak? 6’10 or 6’11?
Vegas' said on 8/Aug/20
Once again if Hogan peaked at 6'3 1/4 then Andre peaked at ~6'8
There wasn't more than 5 inches between the two in 79-80 with both in similar footwear.
Andre was billed 7'4/7'5 and Hogan 6'8 so wouldn't make logical sense that Hogan would be sent out there looking taller than normal
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When we visited Hogan's store in 2017 he wasn't able to stand straight even and had to take frequent breaks from just standing and posing with fans for photos.
Once again if Hogan peaked at 6'3 1/4 then Andre peaked at ~6'8
There wasn't more than 5 inches between the two in 79-80 with both in similar footwear.
Andre was billed 7'4/7'5 and Hogan 6'8 so wouldn't make logical sense that Hogan would be sent out there looking taller than normal
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When we visited Hogan's store in 2017 he wasn't able to stand straight even and had to take frequent breaks from just standing and posing with fans for photos.
Duhon said on 6/Aug/20
Hogan looked massive in the late 70s into the 80, 6'5" is the minimum I'd have him at his peak. He actually never looked that short next to Andre.
Hogan looked massive in the late 70s into the 80, 6'5" is the minimum I'd have him at his peak. He actually never looked that short next to Andre.
Canson said on 6/Aug/20
Vegas' said on 4/Aug/20
6'3 peak is too short for peak Hogan.
Rob has Richard Belzer at 6'1 (I think maybe closer to 6 feet) but regardless Hogan has significant height on Belzer there in in flat Bike training shoes Click Here
The minimum that could be argued for Hogan in the 70s to mid 80s is 6'4 1/2 barefoot.
That’s the absolute lowest. But Really I would lean more toward a lowest case of 195cm but my guess for a peak Hogan in the 70s was 6’5 or 6’5.25” (196 or so)
Vegas' said on 4/Aug/20
6'3 peak is too short for peak Hogan.
Rob has Richard Belzer at 6'1 (I think maybe closer to 6 feet) but regardless Hogan has significant height on Belzer there in in flat Bike training shoes Click Here
The minimum that could be argued for Hogan in the 70s to mid 80s is 6'4 1/2 barefoot.
That’s the absolute lowest. But Really I would lean more toward a lowest case of 195cm but my guess for a peak Hogan in the 70s was 6’5 or 6’5.25” (196 or so)
Vegas' said on 4/Aug/20
6'3 peak is too short for peak Hogan.
Rob has Richard Belzer at 6'1 (I think maybe closer to 6 feet) but regardless Hogan has significant height on Belzer there in in flat Bike training shoes Click Here
The minimum that could be argued for Hogan in the 70s to mid 80s is 6'4 1/2 barefoot.
6'3 peak is too short for peak Hogan.
Rob has Richard Belzer at 6'1 (I think maybe closer to 6 feet) but regardless Hogan has significant height on Belzer there in in flat Bike training shoes Click Here
The minimum that could be argued for Hogan in the 70s to mid 80s is 6'4 1/2 barefoot.
Canson said on 1/Aug/20
Shouldn’t say outside chance but a good chance out of bed in his prime. A 6’5.25 guy would more than likely be the full 6’6” out of bed
Shouldn’t say outside chance but a good chance out of bed in his prime. A 6’5.25 guy would more than likely be the full 6’6” out of bed
Canson said on 1/Aug/20
@HADS 185: that’s something he’d measure later in life. But in his prime I have a hard time seeing below 6’5” maybe even 6’5.25”. I don’t see 6’6 however. Watch pics of Taker and Hogan and it’s probably 1.5-2” and Hogan and Andre 5”
@HADS 185: that’s something he’d measure later in life. But in his prime I have a hard time seeing below 6’5” maybe even 6’5.25”. I don’t see 6’6 however. Watch pics of Taker and Hogan and it’s probably 1.5-2” and Hogan and Andre 5”
NCL said on 30/Jul/20
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“ Andre’s height had widely varied over the years. With wrestling statistics prone to exaggeration, it’s not surprising that promotions would stretch his size beyond realistic figures. His family never measured him at home. A number of wrestlers estimated him at around seven feet tall, while some sportswriters and other athletes pegged him at around six-nine. An obituary in the Montreal newspaper mentioned that he was measured upon his death at six-foot-10, with the loss of a couple inches attributed to back issues over the years.”
This puts him at 6’11” and claims his passport had him at just under 7’2” (scroll to “Height and Weight”): Click Here
Scroll down to “Tall Tales”: Click Here
“ Andre’s height had widely varied over the years. With wrestling statistics prone to exaggeration, it’s not surprising that promotions would stretch his size beyond realistic figures. His family never measured him at home. A number of wrestlers estimated him at around seven feet tall, while some sportswriters and other athletes pegged him at around six-nine. An obituary in the Montreal newspaper mentioned that he was measured upon his death at six-foot-10, with the loss of a couple inches attributed to back issues over the years.”
This puts him at 6’11” and claims his passport had him at just under 7’2” (scroll to “Height and Weight”): Click Here
HADS185 said on 30/Jul/20
I personally think André´s very first billing from France is spot on. He was billed at 209cm (a bit over 6´10") at age 19, weighing 135 kilos (roughly 298 lbs.)
Later he really had a hard time standing straight, but I think he did not lose as much as some would assume. When he stood as tall as possible, he still was able to look 6´9" easily.
By the way, many people overestimate their own height. The highest average man´s height is in the Netherlands and it is 182,5 cm, just under 6 feet. So, a man of Andre´s height tops that by nearly a foot, even today! I personally found myself to be 3 cm shorter than I thought. So before you judge height of other people, be sure you know you own height :-)
@Canson: I would put Hogan at 6´4.5" (still 4.5 inches taller than average!), add some thick boots or cowboy boots and he is 6´5.5" to 6´6".
Most wrestlers are way shorter than advertised. There´s a photo of Big Show and Strowman on Instagram. He wears one boot and has to tip toe really high to compensate. Show today is no taller than old André, maybe he never was...
I personally think André´s very first billing from France is spot on. He was billed at 209cm (a bit over 6´10") at age 19, weighing 135 kilos (roughly 298 lbs.)
Later he really had a hard time standing straight, but I think he did not lose as much as some would assume. When he stood as tall as possible, he still was able to look 6´9" easily.
By the way, many people overestimate their own height. The highest average man´s height is in the Netherlands and it is 182,5 cm, just under 6 feet. So, a man of Andre´s height tops that by nearly a foot, even today! I personally found myself to be 3 cm shorter than I thought. So before you judge height of other people, be sure you know you own height :-)
@Canson: I would put Hogan at 6´4.5" (still 4.5 inches taller than average!), add some thick boots or cowboy boots and he is 6´5.5" to 6´6".
Most wrestlers are way shorter than advertised. There´s a photo of Big Show and Strowman on Instagram. He wears one boot and has to tip toe really high to compensate. Show today is no taller than old André, maybe he never was...
Canson said on 23/Jul/20
Peyton Manning wasn’t under 6’5” in his prime and doesn’t look like he is today either
Peyton Manning wasn’t under 6’5” in his prime and doesn’t look like he is today either
Canson said on 23/Jul/20
Peyton Manning wasn’t under 6’5” in his prime
Peyton Manning wasn’t under 6’5” in his prime
Vegas' said on 22/Jul/20
There is no more than 5 inches between Hogan and Too Tall Jones in that photo and Manning is closer to the camera in his.
Regardless both of those are photos of Hogan in his mid 60s. Nobody is arguing Hogan is no more than 6'3 range today. My 6'4 friend was taller than Hogan when he met him at his store in Orlando in 2017 during Wrestlemania 33 weekend.
However it is obvious Hogan has lost height over the years..how much is up for debate. Personally I think 1.5-2 inches, others think 3, others think more than 3 inches.
Compare say this clip of Hogan and Vince in 90 Click Here
With this one of the two in 2003, 6 minute mark Click Here
Hogan does have footwear advantage in first one but still it's obvious he was taller than 2003
There is no more than 5 inches between Hogan and Too Tall Jones in that photo and Manning is closer to the camera in his.
Regardless both of those are photos of Hogan in his mid 60s. Nobody is arguing Hogan is no more than 6'3 range today. My 6'4 friend was taller than Hogan when he met him at his store in Orlando in 2017 during Wrestlemania 33 weekend.
However it is obvious Hogan has lost height over the years..how much is up for debate. Personally I think 1.5-2 inches, others think 3, others think more than 3 inches.
Compare say this clip of Hogan and Vince in 90 Click Here
With this one of the two in 2003, 6 minute mark Click Here
Hogan does have footwear advantage in first one but still it's obvious he was taller than 2003
miko said on 22/Jul/20
Andre never had enough height on Hogan or Studd to be 7'0.
Andre never had enough height on Hogan or Studd to be 7'0.
Ted Terrific said on 21/Jul/20
I passed Andre on the street once. He was tall but not 7 feet. Maybe a couple of inches less. But the size of everything else - his head, hands, girth, feet - were just unbelievable. I’ve seen some tall people, mostly basketball players. And I’ve seen some large people - mostly football players. But no one remotely as HUGE as Andre.
I passed Andre on the street once. He was tall but not 7 feet. Maybe a couple of inches less. But the size of everything else - his head, hands, girth, feet - were just unbelievable. I’ve seen some tall people, mostly basketball players. And I’ve seen some large people - mostly football players. But no one remotely as HUGE as Andre.
Canson said on 19/Jul/20
@62B: yea I can’t see a peak Hulk below 6’5”
@62B: yea I can’t see a peak Hulk below 6’5”
RoelC said on 18/Jul/20
JT said on 15/Jul/20
Some new pics of Andre in the 1966 to ~ 1970 era (first two from the new book on Andre by Bertrand Hebert and Pat Laprade)
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Nice find on those last two pics. Never seen those before.
Too bad the last pic isn't very sharp, as it looks like Andre is standing on a weighing scale in a meat factory. But unfortunately you can't make out the weight the ruler is pointing at.
JT said on 15/Jul/20
Some new pics of Andre in the 1966 to ~ 1970 era (first two from the new book on Andre by Bertrand Hebert and Pat Laprade)
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Nice find on those last two pics. Never seen those before.
Too bad the last pic isn't very sharp, as it looks like Andre is standing on a weighing scale in a meat factory. But unfortunately you can't make out the weight the ruler is pointing at.
David Banner said on 16/Jul/20
I know it kills our larger than life perceptions of these WWF superstars from when we were kids but I think if we found out the actual brutal barefoot truth, this is what we’d find to be legit:
Andre - 6’9”
Big John 6’5”
Hulk - 6’4”
I know it kills our larger than life perceptions of these WWF superstars from when we were kids but I think if we found out the actual brutal barefoot truth, this is what we’d find to be legit:
Andre - 6’9”
Big John 6’5”
Hulk - 6’4”
JT said on 15/Jul/20
Some new pics of Andre in the 1966 to ~ 1970 era (first two from the new book on Andre by Bertrand Hebert and Pat Laprade)
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Some new pics of Andre in the 1966 to ~ 1970 era (first two from the new book on Andre by Bertrand Hebert and Pat Laprade)
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David Wolberg said on 13/Jul/20
Andre The Giant was truly larger than life. He definitely had the largest hands of any giant that I have ever seen. However, I do not believe that he was ever 7 feet tall. In the picture of a young Andre The Giant with a young Big John Studd, I see only about a 3 to 3 and a half inch height difference. Since Big John Studd probably had a peak height of 6'7, that would place Andre The Giant's height at 6 feet 10 inches tall (possibly 6'10 and a half inches tall). Andre also appeared to be about 6'10 in 1976 when he went against boxer Chuck Wepner, who was a legitimate 6'5.
Andre The Giant was truly larger than life. He definitely had the largest hands of any giant that I have ever seen. However, I do not believe that he was ever 7 feet tall. In the picture of a young Andre The Giant with a young Big John Studd, I see only about a 3 to 3 and a half inch height difference. Since Big John Studd probably had a peak height of 6'7, that would place Andre The Giant's height at 6 feet 10 inches tall (possibly 6'10 and a half inches tall). Andre also appeared to be about 6'10 in 1976 when he went against boxer Chuck Wepner, who was a legitimate 6'5.
Canson said on 9/Jul/20
@Big Ed: beteeen 6’10-11 peak is believable
@Big Ed: beteeen 6’10-11 peak is believable
Ethan99 said on 7/Jul/20
andre could be 6'10.5 in the early to mid 70s. 6'10 in late 70s to early 80s, 6'9.5 by wrestlemania 3 and finally 6'9 before his death.
andre could be 6'10.5 in the early to mid 70s. 6'10 in late 70s to early 80s, 6'9.5 by wrestlemania 3 and finally 6'9 before his death.
cjones said on 6/Jul/20
id say Andre was over 7ft in his prime maybe 7ft2 or so. when he was 24 he was officially measured at 6ft 10 but would continue to grow because of his illness so thats another 20 years nearly of growing. but the damage on his body with his back and knees along with his huge weight made him hunched slightly and he could never stand quite straight.
id say Andre was over 7ft in his prime maybe 7ft2 or so. when he was 24 he was officially measured at 6ft 10 but would continue to grow because of his illness so thats another 20 years nearly of growing. but the damage on his body with his back and knees along with his huge weight made him hunched slightly and he could never stand quite straight.
RoelC said on 6/Jul/20
ASC said on 2/Jul/20
@RoelC
I recall reading an archived sports magazine (I thought Sports Illustrated, but I can’t find the proof) that mentioned Andre being measured at 6’10” and a very heavy weight, over 500 lb, upon his death. I had the impression that these were actual measurements. Take it with a grain of salt because I can’t locate the article now, but I always figured if he was 6’10” by then, he was certainly taller in his prime.
I guess I’m just throwing it out there not as a strong assertion but as a lead in case that magazine entry rings a bell for anyone.
The reason I wouldn’t rule out his being very near 7’ in his early to mid-20s is because of his posture and curvature that made him seem 6’10” as early as his late 20s, which seems too young but maybe not in his case.
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The only articles I read that stated Andre was 6'10" at death were newspaper clippings. And none of them talked about a measurement.
Andre's posture has never been very good, but at the end of his life it was of course pretty terrible. Nonetheless, when he made an effort he could still stand up straight. When he did, he still looked 2 inches taller than Giant Baba in 1992 (same as in 1990). If he was measured standing up straight I doubt he was much shorter than say in 1970. He didn't look much taller than 6'10" standing next to Michel Nador, who was billed at 6'2".
ASC said on 2/Jul/20
@RoelC
I recall reading an archived sports magazine (I thought Sports Illustrated, but I can’t find the proof) that mentioned Andre being measured at 6’10” and a very heavy weight, over 500 lb, upon his death. I had the impression that these were actual measurements. Take it with a grain of salt because I can’t locate the article now, but I always figured if he was 6’10” by then, he was certainly taller in his prime.
I guess I’m just throwing it out there not as a strong assertion but as a lead in case that magazine entry rings a bell for anyone.
The reason I wouldn’t rule out his being very near 7’ in his early to mid-20s is because of his posture and curvature that made him seem 6’10” as early as his late 20s, which seems too young but maybe not in his case.
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The only articles I read that stated Andre was 6'10" at death were newspaper clippings. And none of them talked about a measurement.
Andre's posture has never been very good, but at the end of his life it was of course pretty terrible. Nonetheless, when he made an effort he could still stand up straight. When he did, he still looked 2 inches taller than Giant Baba in 1992 (same as in 1990). If he was measured standing up straight I doubt he was much shorter than say in 1970. He didn't look much taller than 6'10" standing next to Michel Nador, who was billed at 6'2".
ReturnofG said on 6/Jul/20
Like I've said many times Andre peak was 7'1.5. Earnie Ladd himself said this was a legit measured height. Most wrestlers go by billed height of 7'4 or 7'5 but he stated 7'1.5.
Like I've said many times Andre peak was 7'1.5. Earnie Ladd himself said this was a legit measured height. Most wrestlers go by billed height of 7'4 or 7'5 but he stated 7'1.5.
Big ed said on 2/Jul/20
I think the 214cm for Andre in the early 70s is legit by 1983 he would have been 212cm then by wm3 he would have been 6'11 Hogan would have been 6'6 he was clearly taller than 6'5 Jake Roberts studd was close to 6'7. at death 6'10 for Andre surely proofs he was taller 20 years before look at him in the film trading mom then look at him from the early 70s its obvious he lost height
I think the 214cm for Andre in the early 70s is legit by 1983 he would have been 212cm then by wm3 he would have been 6'11 Hogan would have been 6'6 he was clearly taller than 6'5 Jake Roberts studd was close to 6'7. at death 6'10 for Andre surely proofs he was taller 20 years before look at him in the film trading mom then look at him from the early 70s its obvious he lost height
ASC said on 2/Jul/20
@RoelC
I recall reading an archived sports magazine (I thought Sports Illustrated, but I can’t find the proof) that mentioned Andre being measured at 6’10” and a very heavy weight, over 500 lb, upon his death. I had the impression that these were actual measurements. Take it with a grain of salt because I can’t locate the article now, but I always figured if he was 6’10” by then, he was certainly taller in his prime.
I guess I’m just throwing it out there not as a strong assertion but as a lead in case that magazine entry rings a bell for anyone.
The reason I wouldn’t rule out his being very near 7’ in his early to mid-20s is because of his posture and curvature that made him seem 6’10” as early as his late 20s, which seems too young but maybe not in his case.
@RoelC
I recall reading an archived sports magazine (I thought Sports Illustrated, but I can’t find the proof) that mentioned Andre being measured at 6’10” and a very heavy weight, over 500 lb, upon his death. I had the impression that these were actual measurements. Take it with a grain of salt because I can’t locate the article now, but I always figured if he was 6’10” by then, he was certainly taller in his prime.
I guess I’m just throwing it out there not as a strong assertion but as a lead in case that magazine entry rings a bell for anyone.
The reason I wouldn’t rule out his being very near 7’ in his early to mid-20s is because of his posture and curvature that made him seem 6’10” as early as his late 20s, which seems too young but maybe not in his case.
JT said on 30/Jun/20
Click Here The pic with Andre and Stan Frazier has been posted before. I don't think this one has with Frazier in a toupee with ~5’10” Jerry Lawler.
Click Here Studd’s a tad closer to the camera too. Barry was ~ 3 inches shorter than 6’10” George Mikan and Bill Russell so he’s no more than 6’7”.
Click Here Studd may be in cowboy boots on although it’s hard to tell.
Click Here The pic with Andre and Stan Frazier has been posted before. I don't think this one has with Frazier in a toupee with ~5’10” Jerry Lawler.
Click Here Studd’s a tad closer to the camera too. Barry was ~ 3 inches shorter than 6’10” George Mikan and Bill Russell so he’s no more than 6’7”.
Click Here Studd may be in cowboy boots on although it’s hard to tell.
RoelC said on 29/Jun/20
Doink said on 20/Jun/20
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From a review of the new Andre the Giant biography by Bertrand Hébert and Pat Laprade
"His family never measured him at home. A number of wrestlers estimated him at around seven feet tall, while some sportswriters and other athletes pegged him at around six-nine. An obituary in the Montreal newspaper mentioned that he was measured upon his death at six-foot-10, with the loss of a couple inches attributed to back issues over the years."
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This is the only 'obituary' I could find in the archives of Montreal Gazette. It doesn't mention anything about a measurement, just a statement that he was 6'10" at death.
It's a discussion that has been held here before. Whether or not this height was determined by a measurement is up to the interpetration of the reader, as the article itself doesn't mention this. Several newspaper reporters attended Andre's funeral in Ellerbe. They interviewed several guests at the funeral, such as Frenchy Bernard, Hulk Hogan, Terry Todd. It might be that one of them Andre was 6'10" in his final days (my guess would be one of the non-wrestlers, as the wrestlers are still sticking to kayfabe as of this day, when talking about Andre).
Doink said on 20/Jun/20
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From a review of the new Andre the Giant biography by Bertrand Hébert and Pat Laprade
"His family never measured him at home. A number of wrestlers estimated him at around seven feet tall, while some sportswriters and other athletes pegged him at around six-nine. An obituary in the Montreal newspaper mentioned that he was measured upon his death at six-foot-10, with the loss of a couple inches attributed to back issues over the years."
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This is the only 'obituary' I could find in the archives of Montreal Gazette. It doesn't mention anything about a measurement, just a statement that he was 6'10" at death.
It's a discussion that has been held here before. Whether or not this height was determined by a measurement is up to the interpetration of the reader, as the article itself doesn't mention this. Several newspaper reporters attended Andre's funeral in Ellerbe. They interviewed several guests at the funeral, such as Frenchy Bernard, Hulk Hogan, Terry Todd. It might be that one of them Andre was 6'10" in his final days (my guess would be one of the non-wrestlers, as the wrestlers are still sticking to kayfabe as of this day, when talking about Andre).
RoelC said on 27/Jun/20
JT said on 24/Jun/20
Click Here This would be 1969 or 1970. In addition to the billed height and weight of 6’10” and ~ 350 lbs., Andre’s wingspan of “6’10 ½”” is noted. Of course the claim that brother Antoine tops Andre by several inches is B.S., like the repeated claim of the 7’8” grandfather.
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Similar stats were given in Mick McManus 1970 autobiography. Although he claimed Andre was 6'11" and 23 st (322 lbs), with a wingspan of 6'10 ½", size 16 shoes, a 63-inch chest and 8-inch fists. The last number must be just the width of his fists.
The same book claimed Antoine was 6'7", which is also bogus. But stories like this are not unique. Nearly every circus giant from the early 20th century had a back story like this. It's just to make it sound like they descend from a family of giant people.
Andre's 6'10 ½” seems a little to short though. A picture like this makes it seem that his wingspan was well over 7ft tall.
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JT said on 24/Jun/20
Click Here This would be 1969 or 1970. In addition to the billed height and weight of 6’10” and ~ 350 lbs., Andre’s wingspan of “6’10 ½”” is noted. Of course the claim that brother Antoine tops Andre by several inches is B.S., like the repeated claim of the 7’8” grandfather.
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Similar stats were given in Mick McManus 1970 autobiography. Although he claimed Andre was 6'11" and 23 st (322 lbs), with a wingspan of 6'10 ½", size 16 shoes, a 63-inch chest and 8-inch fists. The last number must be just the width of his fists.
The same book claimed Antoine was 6'7", which is also bogus. But stories like this are not unique. Nearly every circus giant from the early 20th century had a back story like this. It's just to make it sound like they descend from a family of giant people.
Andre's 6'10 ½” seems a little to short though. A picture like this makes it seem that his wingspan was well over 7ft tall.
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Lyle said on 27/Jun/20
6'10 peak, 6'11 in wrestling boots, around 7 foot in his cowboy boots
6'10 peak, 6'11 in wrestling boots, around 7 foot in his cowboy boots
184guy2 said on 27/Jun/20
Andre still looked 6'10 in 1992 using wrestling boots , very unlikely to him be that short in the 80's
Andre still looked 6'10 in 1992 using wrestling boots , very unlikely to him be that short in the 80's
aaronius said on 26/Jun/20
miko , ANdre's left foot is flat, only his right ankle is off the ground, and it really doesn't add any height when the other leg is still flat on the ground. Try it out on yourself. you 'might' see a half inch difference in height, if that Apparently, Andre's right leg was an inch shorter than his left, hence why he walked with a wierd gate and often leans to his left with his right heel off the ground, to give his hip a break.
additionally, your analysis is flawed, because Studd was 6'7". theres a picture fo him standing next to Rick Barry the basketball player, who was a legit 6'7", and they were the same height. Additionally, there is footage of John Studd standing next to 7'1" Ron Reiss, and the difference in height looks very similar to Studd's picture with Andre
miko , ANdre's left foot is flat, only his right ankle is off the ground, and it really doesn't add any height when the other leg is still flat on the ground. Try it out on yourself. you 'might' see a half inch difference in height, if that Apparently, Andre's right leg was an inch shorter than his left, hence why he walked with a wierd gate and often leans to his left with his right heel off the ground, to give his hip a break.
additionally, your analysis is flawed, because Studd was 6'7". theres a picture fo him standing next to Rick Barry the basketball player, who was a legit 6'7", and they were the same height. Additionally, there is footage of John Studd standing next to 7'1" Ron Reiss, and the difference in height looks very similar to Studd's picture with Andre
JT said on 24/Jun/20
Click Here This would be 1969 or 1970. In addition to the billed height and weight of 6’10” and ~ 350 lbs., Andre’s wingspan of “6’10 ½”” is noted. Of course the claim that brother Antoine tops Andre by several inches is B.S., like the repeated claim of the 7’8” grandfather.
Click Here This would be 1969 or 1970. In addition to the billed height and weight of 6’10” and ~ 350 lbs., Andre’s wingspan of “6’10 ½”” is noted. Of course the claim that brother Antoine tops Andre by several inches is B.S., like the repeated claim of the 7’8” grandfather.
Duhon said on 24/Jun/20
How would have Andre's hands have compared with NBA players like Shaq and Kawhi Leonard who have hands out of proportion to even their height (mainly Kawhi) but don't suffer from Acromegaly Click Here
How would have Andre's hands have compared with NBA players like Shaq and Kawhi Leonard who have hands out of proportion to even their height (mainly Kawhi) but don't suffer from Acromegaly Click Here
Andretg said on 24/Jun/20
I have seen this photo before, and my conclusion remains the same regarding him being on his "tiptoes". Andre many times raised his right foot during many photos. Here he is not on his tiptoes, but raising only one foot. His left foot remains flat on the ground. I see many people pose certain ways consistently when being photographed, and I believe Andre was one of those people.
I have seen this photo before, and my conclusion remains the same regarding him being on his "tiptoes". Andre many times raised his right foot during many photos. Here he is not on his tiptoes, but raising only one foot. His left foot remains flat on the ground. I see many people pose certain ways consistently when being photographed, and I believe Andre was one of those people.
Halb said on 23/Jun/20
There's no reason to think André had lost height height by Wrestlemania. If you check his height with Studd at Wrestlemania and then again at Wrestlemania V, it seems the same.
There's no reason to think André had lost height height by Wrestlemania. If you check his height with Studd at Wrestlemania and then again at Wrestlemania V, it seems the same.
miko said on 22/Jun/20
Here we have a prime Andre next to a 6'6 prime John Studd.
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Andre is on his tiptoes and still only looking 5 inches taller, take away the tiptoe and it's a 4 inch difference. It completely rules out anywhere near 7 foot for Andre.
Here we have a prime Andre next to a 6'6 prime John Studd.
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Andre is on his tiptoes and still only looking 5 inches taller, take away the tiptoe and it's a 4 inch difference. It completely rules out anywhere near 7 foot for Andre.
Doink said on 20/Jun/20
Click Here
From a review of the new Andre the Giant biography by Bertrand Hébert and Pat Laprade
"His family never measured him at home. A number of wrestlers estimated him at around seven feet tall, while some sportswriters and other athletes pegged him at around six-nine. An obituary in the Montreal newspaper mentioned that he was measured upon his death at six-foot-10, with the loss of a couple inches attributed to back issues over the years."
Click Here
From a review of the new Andre the Giant biography by Bertrand Hébert and Pat Laprade
"His family never measured him at home. A number of wrestlers estimated him at around seven feet tall, while some sportswriters and other athletes pegged him at around six-nine. An obituary in the Montreal newspaper mentioned that he was measured upon his death at six-foot-10, with the loss of a couple inches attributed to back issues over the years."
Monkey knees said on 16/Jun/20
7ft dead on Prime height. By the time of Wrestlemania 2/3 etc, he had already lost height due to weight/bone issues. At WM3 he was barely nose to top of head taller than prime almost 6ft 6in Hogan...
7ft dead on Prime height. By the time of Wrestlemania 2/3 etc, he had already lost height due to weight/bone issues. At WM3 he was barely nose to top of head taller than prime almost 6ft 6in Hogan...
ER23415 said on 14/Jun/20
Alright i found some old footage of Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan that dates back all the way through 1980 which it would've been the prime for Andre the Giant
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And Andre is towring over Hulk Hogan by a lot, in fact Hulk doesn't even reach the eyes of Andre even tho he is hunched back
Alright i found some old footage of Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan that dates back all the way through 1980 which it would've been the prime for Andre the Giant
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And Andre is towring over Hulk Hogan by a lot, in fact Hulk doesn't even reach the eyes of Andre even tho he is hunched back
miko said on 14/Jun/20
The highest I can ever go for Andre at his peak is 6'10.5.
He was no more than 5 inches taller than Hogan in the late 70's, and Hogan was in the 6'5/6'5.5 range at his absolute tallest. Look at the staredown in 1977, it wasn't too much different from the 1987 one.
I'd put him at 6'10.5 in 1977 and probably 6'10 flat in 1987. From 1988 onwards he physically declined rapidly and his posture went with it.
The highest I can ever go for Andre at his peak is 6'10.5.
He was no more than 5 inches taller than Hogan in the late 70's, and Hogan was in the 6'5/6'5.5 range at his absolute tallest. Look at the staredown in 1977, it wasn't too much different from the 1987 one.
I'd put him at 6'10.5 in 1977 and probably 6'10 flat in 1987. From 1988 onwards he physically declined rapidly and his posture went with it.
Duhon said on 5/Jun/20
The 6'10" guy who thought he was 7'5" had a very pronounced stoop and back curvature. If he was able to stand with a normal posture he probably would be at least 7', not 7'5" though.
The 6'10" guy who thought he was 7'5" had a very pronounced stoop and back curvature. If he was able to stand with a normal posture he probably would be at least 7', not 7'5" though.
Steven Wade said on 4/Jun/20
Think about 7"1 at peek
Think about 7"1 at peek
JT said on 28/May/20
Here’s the photo of the host (Gay Byrne) and Richard Kiel Click Here probably from the late 1970s and the video with Giant Haystacks from 1984 Click Here Neither looks close to their listed heights on this site so there must be something funny with the camera angles if those 3 guys (all in their socks) are only 6’9”ish. Byrne does have an optimistic 6'1" listing elsewhere. At least as to Kiel, I would never go below 7’1” for his peak height.
Here’s the photo of the host (Gay Byrne) and Richard Kiel Click Here probably from the late 1970s and the video with Giant Haystacks from 1984 Click Here Neither looks close to their listed heights on this site so there must be something funny with the camera angles if those 3 guys (all in their socks) are only 6’9”ish. Byrne does have an optimistic 6'1" listing elsewhere. At least as to Kiel, I would never go below 7’1” for his peak height.
PunchesinBunches said on 28/May/20
I think it's interesting to compare Big Show to Andre the Giant, who was measured at 6ft 9in on his autopsy after his untimely death at the age of 47. Big Show is now 48 and he's most likely only 6ft 10in himself now, and he hasn't had half the spinal issues Andre had or undergone the same level of procedures that could affect his height, yet people claim Andre was never over 6ft 9! I guess it's possible, but seems highly unlikely to me that he never lost height through his lifetime.
I think it's interesting to compare Big Show to Andre the Giant, who was measured at 6ft 9in on his autopsy after his untimely death at the age of 47. Big Show is now 48 and he's most likely only 6ft 10in himself now, and he hasn't had half the spinal issues Andre had or undergone the same level of procedures that could affect his height, yet people claim Andre was never over 6ft 9! I guess it's possible, but seems highly unlikely to me that he never lost height through his lifetime.
RoelC said on 28/May/20
Vegas' said on 26/May/20
Excellent work JT. There is another video with that same presenter where he measures couple of guys and they all come out about 6'9 barefoot. Haystacks based on that doesn't look Robs 6'8 estimate Click Here
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Nice video. Gotta love the guy with the ginger hair trying to stand as tall as humanly possible, probably to look taller than those other two.
None of those guys was the tallest man in Ireland though. That title went to Shaun Aisbitt, who was 6'10.5".
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Considering all those 3 men were standing in their socks, Haystacks looks about 6'6".
Kiel doesn't look anywhere near 7'1.5" there either, especially considering he's wearing shoes.
Vegas' said on 26/May/20
Excellent work JT. There is another video with that same presenter where he measures couple of guys and they all come out about 6'9 barefoot. Haystacks based on that doesn't look Robs 6'8 estimate Click Here
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Nice video. Gotta love the guy with the ginger hair trying to stand as tall as humanly possible, probably to look taller than those other two.
None of those guys was the tallest man in Ireland though. That title went to Shaun Aisbitt, who was 6'10.5".
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Considering all those 3 men were standing in their socks, Haystacks looks about 6'6".
Kiel doesn't look anywhere near 7'1.5" there either, especially considering he's wearing shoes.
Vegas' said on 26/May/20
Excellent work JT. There is another video with that same presenter where he measures couple of guys and they all come out about 6'9 barefoot. Haystacks based on that doesn't look Robs 6'8 estimate Click Here
Excellent work JT. There is another video with that same presenter where he measures couple of guys and they all come out about 6'9 barefoot. Haystacks based on that doesn't look Robs 6'8 estimate Click Here
Undertaker Frank said on 25/May/20
Burt Gam, I know Ladd was listed @ 6ft 9 but i believe he was more like 6ft 7 He was alittle taller than Big John who was about 6 ft 6
Burt Gam, I know Ladd was listed @ 6ft 9 but i believe he was more like 6ft 7 He was alittle taller than Big John who was about 6 ft 6
JT said on 23/May/20
No one goes to their pages so here’s Giant Haystacks and Richard Kiel next to the same Irish talk show host Click Here
duhon said on 20/May/20
Manute Bol probably believed the WWF height listing for Andre and just wanted to meet someone who he believed was close to his height. He would have dwarfed Andre height wise but the mass difference would have looked rediculous, Andre probably did weigh close to 300 lbs more than him he was so skinny.
Click Here That sounds right - Manute probably heard that Andre was around his height and thus wanted to get a photo with him rather than try to embarrass him by exposing the actual height difference.
John Dudd said on 21/May/20
Another thing that steepens this height mystery is the Andre Conan photos with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Andre makes Arnold look absolutely tiny in every way.
Arnold looks abnormally pixie-ish, next to 1984 Andre.
If Andre was 7' even, Arnold is no more than 5'9"
It may just be the high camera angle or some lens distortion or a combo of both. Click Here Andre has the big cowboy boots on with Arnold but Wilt looks several inches too tall as well. Arnold’s peak height remains subject to debate but he had to be at least 6’0”.
No one goes to their pages so here’s Giant Haystacks and Richard Kiel next to the same Irish talk show host Click Here
duhon said on 20/May/20
Manute Bol probably believed the WWF height listing for Andre and just wanted to meet someone who he believed was close to his height. He would have dwarfed Andre height wise but the mass difference would have looked rediculous, Andre probably did weigh close to 300 lbs more than him he was so skinny.
Click Here That sounds right - Manute probably heard that Andre was around his height and thus wanted to get a photo with him rather than try to embarrass him by exposing the actual height difference.
John Dudd said on 21/May/20
Another thing that steepens this height mystery is the Andre Conan photos with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Andre makes Arnold look absolutely tiny in every way.
Arnold looks abnormally pixie-ish, next to 1984 Andre.
If Andre was 7' even, Arnold is no more than 5'9"
It may just be the high camera angle or some lens distortion or a combo of both. Click Here Andre has the big cowboy boots on with Arnold but Wilt looks several inches too tall as well. Arnold’s peak height remains subject to debate but he had to be at least 6’0”.
Burt Gam said on 23/May/20
I have seen Andre in Miami when he was here wrestling. He was enormous in every way. There are two videos on you tube I would like to reference. One was a wrestling match between supposed Ernie Ladd (who I have also seen and Andre. During the video there were only a handful of spots where they were standing in a way offering a basis of comparison when they were both relatively straight. It was apparent to me there was approximately 3 inches of difference to Andre's advantage. Does not sound like alot but 6 foot 9 is really tall by almost any body's standards. In another video with Erie Ladd being interviewed (post retirement I think) Ladd was asked a question when he and Andre wrestled were you told to stop down to make Andre look taller Ladd denied it. He stated he did not have to stoop down because actually Andre was taller by alot.I suppose 3 inches could qualify at those heights as alot taller, especially with Andre's bigger than life features, head size plus his hair style. He actually could look alot taller. At that time Ladd was the closest to Andre sizewise and therefore the best basis of comparison.
I have seen Andre in Miami when he was here wrestling. He was enormous in every way. There are two videos on you tube I would like to reference. One was a wrestling match between supposed Ernie Ladd (who I have also seen and Andre. During the video there were only a handful of spots where they were standing in a way offering a basis of comparison when they were both relatively straight. It was apparent to me there was approximately 3 inches of difference to Andre's advantage. Does not sound like alot but 6 foot 9 is really tall by almost any body's standards. In another video with Erie Ladd being interviewed (post retirement I think) Ladd was asked a question when he and Andre wrestled were you told to stop down to make Andre look taller Ladd denied it. He stated he did not have to stoop down because actually Andre was taller by alot.I suppose 3 inches could qualify at those heights as alot taller, especially with Andre's bigger than life features, head size plus his hair style. He actually could look alot taller. At that time Ladd was the closest to Andre sizewise and therefore the best basis of comparison.
Angus said on 22/May/20
he is 40 cm taller than rock
he is 40 cm taller than rock
John Dudd said on 21/May/20
There were at least 2 mystifying things about Andre; his well debated height and something else that no one talks about but is just as intriguing; the size of his bladder.
There are many interviews on YouTube with people relating the mythic drinking exploits of Andre, some saying he drank 12-16oz cans of beer one after the other and they all say they never saw him go to the bathroom!
Another thing that steepens this height mystery is the Andre Conan photos with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Andre makes Arnold look absolutely tiny in every way.
Arnold looks abnormally pixie-ish, next to 1984 Andre.
If Andre was 7' even, Arnold is no more than 5'9"
There were at least 2 mystifying things about Andre; his well debated height and something else that no one talks about but is just as intriguing; the size of his bladder.
There are many interviews on YouTube with people relating the mythic drinking exploits of Andre, some saying he drank 12-16oz cans of beer one after the other and they all say they never saw him go to the bathroom!
Another thing that steepens this height mystery is the Andre Conan photos with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Andre makes Arnold look absolutely tiny in every way.
Arnold looks abnormally pixie-ish, next to 1984 Andre.
If Andre was 7' even, Arnold is no more than 5'9"
Duhon said on 20/May/20
Manute Bol probably believed the WWF height listing for Andre and just wanted to meet someone who he believed was close to his height. He would have dwarfed Andre height wise but the mass difference would have looked rediculous, Andre probably did weigh close to 300 lbs more than him he was so skinny.
Manute Bol probably believed the WWF height listing for Andre and just wanted to meet someone who he believed was close to his height. He would have dwarfed Andre height wise but the mass difference would have looked rediculous, Andre probably did weigh close to 300 lbs more than him he was so skinny.
RoelC said on 15/May/20
Lyle said on 15/May/20
I've been reading the new Andre book by Pat Laprade and Bertrand Herbert, according to the the book there is no official records of Andrés height, although the book states at his death he was measured 6'10 in Montreal and in an interview in 1966 Andre stated he was 6'10 and people have guessed him between 6'8-7'1, the only reason he was billed at 7'4 was because at the time basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 7'2 and they wanted someone who was 'taller' thus making him the tallest sports star, also another story was that there were a basketball player standing at 7'7 called Manute Bol who wanted to meet with Andre but Andre was rushed out of the arena to avoid the height comparison, personally in my opinion if he was over 7ft it was in his cowboy boots, around 6'11 is my guess
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I'm currently reading that book aswell, and it's a good read if you wanna know more about Andre's career outside of the WWF. Pat Laprade en Bertrand Herbert are two experts on Canadian wrestling so there bio on Andre's career in Canada prior to his WWWF debut doesn't dissapoint.
The book doesn't really give much new insight on Andre's height. Much of the stuff debated in the book has been covered on this site aswell. Most of the height quotes come from wrestling data, and we know how trustworthy those can be. 2 wrestlers recall seeing him being measured. Tony St. Clair claimed Andre was measured at 7ft1 (in his wrestling boots) when he wrestled in the UK in 1969. That story seems unlikely as Andre was billed 6'10-6'11" the majority of his tour in the UK. Paul Leduc claimed he measured Andre at barely 7ft tall when he wrestled in Grand Prix Wrestling. The stories could be thrue, but with pro wrestlers one can never be sure.
The story about Kareem being the reason Andre was billed at 7ft4 has been around for decades. The story about Manute Bol wanting to meet Andre has been around for quite some time aswell.
Lyle said on 15/May/20
I've been reading the new Andre book by Pat Laprade and Bertrand Herbert, according to the the book there is no official records of Andrés height, although the book states at his death he was measured 6'10 in Montreal and in an interview in 1966 Andre stated he was 6'10 and people have guessed him between 6'8-7'1, the only reason he was billed at 7'4 was because at the time basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 7'2 and they wanted someone who was 'taller' thus making him the tallest sports star, also another story was that there were a basketball player standing at 7'7 called Manute Bol who wanted to meet with Andre but Andre was rushed out of the arena to avoid the height comparison, personally in my opinion if he was over 7ft it was in his cowboy boots, around 6'11 is my guess
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I'm currently reading that book aswell, and it's a good read if you wanna know more about Andre's career outside of the WWF. Pat Laprade en Bertrand Herbert are two experts on Canadian wrestling so there bio on Andre's career in Canada prior to his WWWF debut doesn't dissapoint.
The book doesn't really give much new insight on Andre's height. Much of the stuff debated in the book has been covered on this site aswell. Most of the height quotes come from wrestling data, and we know how trustworthy those can be. 2 wrestlers recall seeing him being measured. Tony St. Clair claimed Andre was measured at 7ft1 (in his wrestling boots) when he wrestled in the UK in 1969. That story seems unlikely as Andre was billed 6'10-6'11" the majority of his tour in the UK. Paul Leduc claimed he measured Andre at barely 7ft tall when he wrestled in Grand Prix Wrestling. The stories could be thrue, but with pro wrestlers one can never be sure.
The story about Kareem being the reason Andre was billed at 7ft4 has been around for decades. The story about Manute Bol wanting to meet Andre has been around for quite some time aswell.
Lyle said on 15/May/20
I've been reading the new Andre book by Pat Laprade and Bertrand Herbert, according to the the book there is no official records of Andrés height, although the book states at his death he was measured 6'10 in Montreal and in an interview in 1966 Andre stated he was 6'10 and people have guessed him between 6'8-7'1, the only reason he was billed at 7'4 was because at the time basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 7'2 and they wanted someone who was 'taller' thus making him the tallest sports star, also another story was that there were a basketball player standing at 7'7 called Manute Bol who wanted to meet with Andre but Andre was rushed out of the arena to avoid the height comparison, personally in my opinion if he was over 7ft it was in his cowboy boots, around 6'11 is my guess
I've been reading the new Andre book by Pat Laprade and Bertrand Herbert, according to the the book there is no official records of Andrés height, although the book states at his death he was measured 6'10 in Montreal and in an interview in 1966 Andre stated he was 6'10 and people have guessed him between 6'8-7'1, the only reason he was billed at 7'4 was because at the time basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was 7'2 and they wanted someone who was 'taller' thus making him the tallest sports star, also another story was that there were a basketball player standing at 7'7 called Manute Bol who wanted to meet with Andre but Andre was rushed out of the arena to avoid the height comparison, personally in my opinion if he was over 7ft it was in his cowboy boots, around 6'11 is my guess
62B said on 11/May/20
6'8" is definitely too short. He seemed 6'10"-6'11" in 1988 when I bumped into him. He may have had a shoe advantage over me, but for sure when he stood straight made a noticeable difference from his normal relaxed posture.
6'8" is definitely too short. He seemed 6'10"-6'11" in 1988 when I bumped into him. He may have had a shoe advantage over me, but for sure when he stood straight made a noticeable difference from his normal relaxed posture.
Vegas' said on 11/May/20
If Andre was 6'8 in 1982 then Hogan was ~6'3 in 82 and Studd was ~6'4
That's too short
If Andre was 6'8 in 1982 then Hogan was ~6'3 in 82 and Studd was ~6'4
That's too short
UndertakerFrank said on 9/May/20
Maybe 6ft 8 in his final years !!! He looked atleast 6ft 10 fighting against Chuck Wepner who was listed @ 6ft 5
Maybe 6ft 8 in his final years !!! He looked atleast 6ft 10 fighting against Chuck Wepner who was listed @ 6ft 5
John Dudd said on 7/May/20
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Andre looks unimpressive here, he's barely taller than his jobber
My real guess is 6'8" for Andre on this day
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Andre looks unimpressive here, he's barely taller than his jobber
My real guess is 6'8" for Andre on this day
Ottaviano Fulci said on 6/May/20
Andre can look downright small sometimes. Look here how marginally taller he is than Charlie Fulton who couldnt be mlre than 6'3".
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Andre is 6'8" here
Andre can look downright small sometimes. Look here how marginally taller he is than Charlie Fulton who couldnt be mlre than 6'3".
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Andre is 6'8" here
Sherick said on 5/May/20
In Pat Leprade’s book he gives a lot of convincing reason to believe Andre was fully 7 feet at some point in his career, though likely he was already shrinking as early as the mid 70s.
In Pat Leprade’s book he gives a lot of convincing reason to believe Andre was fully 7 feet at some point in his career, though likely he was already shrinking as early as the mid 70s.
Big ed said on 1/May/20
In the door he looks over 7ft tall looks 7'3 the top of frames are usually 6'9 the door looks 6'6 if the other man would be 5'5.5 in runners take away andres shoes and extra hair he'd be about 7'1
In the door he looks over 7ft tall looks 7'3 the top of frames are usually 6'9 the door looks 6'6 if the other man would be 5'5.5 in runners take away andres shoes and extra hair he'd be about 7'1
ASC said on 29/Apr/20
62B, your estimates feel right.
I wonder what some of us think about this 1976 video from Texas. You’ll see Andre enter an elevator at 1:39 and duck under a door soon after. Footwear should be considered, though.
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Same year as the Wepner match. He did not look 7’ in some of those Wepner promos, but I haven’t seen any great posture photos of him from that time. By the 80s, He already looked weighed down.
62B, your estimates feel right.
I wonder what some of us think about this 1976 video from Texas. You’ll see Andre enter an elevator at 1:39 and duck under a door soon after. Footwear should be considered, though.
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Same year as the Wepner match. He did not look 7’ in some of those Wepner promos, but I haven’t seen any great posture photos of him from that time. By the 80s, He already looked weighed down.
Pablo13 said on 28/Apr/20
ASC that Door Frame is probably about 6'6.75(200 cm), so he was 7 feet easily.
ASC that Door Frame is probably about 6'6.75(200 cm), so he was 7 feet easily.
62B said on 27/Apr/20
ASC said on 24/Apr/20
Interesting door frame photo from 1972 in New Zealand: Click Here
In the early ‘70s he seemed perfectly vertical, so to me that’s when he was most likely to reach 7’.
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If you read the caption at the bottom of the photo the guy standing with him is only 5'4". That doorway doesn't look like a standard 6-8" door if that guy is 5'4". Probably 6'6" door at best. Makes Andre look about 7' in shoes, maybe a little over. Good argument for a 6'-10.5" peak Andre. I still think 6'11" afternoon, but who knows.
ASC said on 24/Apr/20
Interesting door frame photo from 1972 in New Zealand: Click Here
In the early ‘70s he seemed perfectly vertical, so to me that’s when he was most likely to reach 7’.
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If you read the caption at the bottom of the photo the guy standing with him is only 5'4". That doorway doesn't look like a standard 6-8" door if that guy is 5'4". Probably 6'6" door at best. Makes Andre look about 7' in shoes, maybe a little over. Good argument for a 6'-10.5" peak Andre. I still think 6'11" afternoon, but who knows.
ASC said on 24/Apr/20
Interesting door frame photo from 1972 in New Zealand: Click Here
In the early ‘70s he seemed perfectly vertical, so to me that’s when he was most likely to reach 7’.
Interesting door frame photo from 1972 in New Zealand: Click Here
In the early ‘70s he seemed perfectly vertical, so to me that’s when he was most likely to reach 7’.
cleaner said on 21/Apr/20
I would say 7 ft 0.5, maybe about 7 foot
I would say 7 ft 0.5, maybe about 7 foot
Andretg said on 14/Apr/20
To Toby Knights: I have noticed that in the photos where it appears Andre is on his tiptoes, it always seems to be his right foot only. If you look at that photo you posted, his left foot is actually flat on the ground. I believe due to his size, or habit, or even pain he was in, might have been the reason Andre stood this way. Especially for a person as massive as he was. Just my observation.
To Toby Knights: I have noticed that in the photos where it appears Andre is on his tiptoes, it always seems to be his right foot only. If you look at that photo you posted, his left foot is actually flat on the ground. I believe due to his size, or habit, or even pain he was in, might have been the reason Andre stood this way. Especially for a person as massive as he was. Just my observation.
Toby Knights said on 12/Apr/20
Not sure if this photo has been posted but I just found it and it amazes me that someone already 6’10 - 7’1 (depending on boots etc..) felt the need to tip toe in photos next to normal sized people to get an extra 3-4 inches!
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Not sure if this photo has been posted but I just found it and it amazes me that someone already 6’10 - 7’1 (depending on boots etc..) felt the need to tip toe in photos next to normal sized people to get an extra 3-4 inches!
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Big ed said on 8/Apr/20
Tommy lister said he was 7'1 him and Hogan 6'5 but wore boots to make him 6'7
Tommy lister said he was 7'1 him and Hogan 6'5 but wore boots to make him 6'7
Josey Wales said on 1/Apr/20
I'm more and more convinced Andres peak height barefoot was 6'11" and his lowest height was 6'9".Big big man with giant physical features.
I'm more and more convinced Andres peak height barefoot was 6'11" and his lowest height was 6'9".Big big man with giant physical features.
Big ed said on 27/Mar/20
Your eyes are about the middle of your head people have this conception that there way up your face there not so if Hogan came up to jus below Andre eyes an you think this is a 4" difference then Andres head would have been only 7 or 8" where in reality it was about 12 or 13"
Your eyes are about the middle of your head people have this conception that there way up your face there not so if Hogan came up to jus below Andre eyes an you think this is a 4" difference then Andres head would have been only 7 or 8" where in reality it was about 12 or 13"
Big ed said on 26/Mar/20
How do ya know the camera is at the same angle😂
How do ya know the camera is at the same angle😂
184guy2 said on 24/Mar/20
The picture isn't real but is from the same event , same night and same camera angle so the comparsion is worth it .
The picture isn't real but is from the same event , same night and same camera angle so the comparsion is worth it .
Undertaker Frank said on 23/Mar/20
The Picture is not real but i do believe that it would look something like that If Taker had his head raised i dont see 3 inches More like 1.5 I believe Taker was the same height as Tyler Mane so i dont think a Broken Down Andre would have 3 inches on Taker Taker was about 2 inches Taller than a Peak Hogan
And Hogan looked about 4 to 5 inches shorter than Andre
The Picture is not real but i do believe that it would look something like that If Taker had his head raised i dont see 3 inches More like 1.5 I believe Taker was the same height as Tyler Mane so i dont think a Broken Down Andre would have 3 inches on Taker Taker was about 2 inches Taller than a Peak Hogan
And Hogan looked about 4 to 5 inches shorter than Andre
Big ed said on 23/Mar/20
Shoulder height does matter because people tilt there heads all the time they don't tilt there shoulders plus Andre had a bigger head anyway
Shoulder height does matter because people tilt there heads all the time they don't tilt there shoulders plus Andre had a bigger head anyway
Big ed said on 23/Mar/20
Undertakerfrank sorry but takers in a hat so how much taller do think Wilt is than Andre?are actually saying Andre the giant was 6'8.5". Look he was 7'0.5" peak down to 6'11 he may of appeared shorter he died 18 months later he was clearly in bad shape if you see a man in bad shape that say is 6'4 in his late 70s on crutches bad health he could appear to be 6'1. Andre had Hogan by close to 6" 1980 taker had Hogan by 1.5 to 2"
Undertakerfrank sorry but takers in a hat so how much taller do think Wilt is than Andre?are actually saying Andre the giant was 6'8.5". Look he was 7'0.5" peak down to 6'11 he may of appeared shorter he died 18 months later he was clearly in bad shape if you see a man in bad shape that say is 6'4 in his late 70s on crutches bad health he could appear to be 6'1. Andre had Hogan by close to 6" 1980 taker had Hogan by 1.5 to 2"
184guy2 said on 21/Mar/20
Is this pic real ? Nevertheless , an 1991 Andre looked at least 3inches taller than peak taker .
Is this pic real ? Nevertheless , an 1991 Andre looked at least 3inches taller than peak taker .
Halb said on 21/Mar/20
So Taker is about 6'7 and André is about 6'10
So Taker is about 6'7 and André is about 6'10
UndertakerFrank said on 20/Mar/20
Big Ed Shoulder height means nothing with height !!! Its the top of the head that matters there is no way theres a 3 to 4 inch difference
Big Ed Shoulder height means nothing with height !!! Its the top of the head that matters there is no way theres a 3 to 4 inch difference
Big ed said on 20/Mar/20
Taker was about 6'8 around this time an wearing a hat Andre was about 6'11 down from 7'0.5 he couldn't stand to his full 6'11 at this time so appeared about 6'9.5
Taker was about 6'8 around this time an wearing a hat Andre was about 6'11 down from 7'0.5 he couldn't stand to his full 6'11 at this time so appeared about 6'9.5
RoelC said on 19/Mar/20
Undertaker Frank said on 17/Mar/20
I found a Picture on the Internet of a Broken Down Andre i believe on crutches next to The Undertaker & he has Taker by an inch or 1.5 Andre has Horrible posture and Taker has his head tilted down If you Google Picture of Andre The Giant with The Undertaker you will see it
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I take it you're referring to that pic with Sean Mooney in the middle. That's not a real pic but rather a photoshopped image I did, where I blended 2 pics together. See my post from 19/Sep/19 on how I did it.
Taker & Andre were interviewed seperately, but were standing on the same spot with a near identical camera angle. So I'd say the comparison is about as close to a real pic as you can get. If Taker raised his head he'd probably be close to the same height as Andre there. Andre of course is losing some height there because he's leaning on his crutches.
Undertaker Frank said on 17/Mar/20
I found a Picture on the Internet of a Broken Down Andre i believe on crutches next to The Undertaker & he has Taker by an inch or 1.5 Andre has Horrible posture and Taker has his head tilted down If you Google Picture of Andre The Giant with The Undertaker you will see it
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I take it you're referring to that pic with Sean Mooney in the middle. That's not a real pic but rather a photoshopped image I did, where I blended 2 pics together. See my post from 19/Sep/19 on how I did it.
Taker & Andre were interviewed seperately, but were standing on the same spot with a near identical camera angle. So I'd say the comparison is about as close to a real pic as you can get. If Taker raised his head he'd probably be close to the same height as Andre there. Andre of course is losing some height there because he's leaning on his crutches.
Big ed said on 18/Mar/20
Why would you think thats a 1.5" its about 3" then look at the shoulder comparison and its at least 4"
Why would you think thats a 1.5" its about 3" then look at the shoulder comparison and its at least 4"
Undertaker Frank said on 17/Mar/20
I found a Picture on the Internet of a Broken Down Andre i believe on crutches next to The Undertaker & he has Taker by an inch or 1.5 Andre has Horrible posture and Taker has his head tilted down If you Google Picture of Andre The Giant with The Undertaker you will see it
I found a Picture on the Internet of a Broken Down Andre i believe on crutches next to The Undertaker & he has Taker by an inch or 1.5 Andre has Horrible posture and Taker has his head tilted down If you Google Picture of Andre The Giant with The Undertaker you will see it
Roderick said on 16/Mar/20
My guess is that Andre was 6'10.5" at his peak and then max 6'9" when he died...
My guess is that Andre was 6'10.5" at his peak and then max 6'9" when he died...
62B said on 14/Mar/20
I think with Andre's massive size and long spine he lost more than normal throughout the day, so
Peak
7'0 morning
6'11" afternoon
6'10 3/4" night
By the late 80's you can probably subtract an inch from all the above
I think with Andre's massive size and long spine he lost more than normal throughout the day, so
Peak
7'0 morning
6'11" afternoon
6'10 3/4" night
By the late 80's you can probably subtract an inch from all the above
Halb said on 12/Mar/20
210cm out of bed, 208cm by afternoon.
210cm out of bed, 208cm by afternoon.
Canson said on 8/Mar/20
Peak out of bed 214cm
Afternoon 210.5
Peak out of bed 214cm
Afternoon 210.5
Big ed said on 3/Mar/20
He was measured 7'0.5" or 214cm peak height
He was measured 7'0.5" or 214cm peak height
Eric C. said on 2/Mar/20
I’d peg Andre at easy 6’10- 6’11.5 peak and 6’8.5 - 6’9.5 range at the worst. I take lots of pictures comparing my self to doorframes and it would be fascinating to see the same for Andre. (For me lol.)
I’d peg Andre at easy 6’10- 6’11.5 peak and 6’8.5 - 6’9.5 range at the worst. I take lots of pictures comparing my self to doorframes and it would be fascinating to see the same for Andre. (For me lol.)
Eric C. said on 2/Mar/20
@Sotiris
It’s so funny if you look up on google what Andre’s REAL height was they say 7’4 of 5 lol.
@Sotiris
It’s so funny if you look up on google what Andre’s REAL height was they say 7’4 of 5 lol.
GuccizBud said on 24/Feb/20
I did a calculation based on the picture of Andre standing with Ali, who the poster indicates is 6'2½", and another calculation based on the one of Andre standing with Brutus the B. B., who it is indicated is 6'2". Both calculations yielded the same value for Andre's height — 6'8" — and, interestingly, the two pictures were taken 15 years apart.
Starting with the picture of Ali, I did it this way ᎓ first I found out what the average height of a man's head is ᎓ 9.44 inches. Next I measured how many pixels high Ali's head is in the photo (his head is tilted a bit, so I compensated for that) and divided that number by 9.44 — this gives you the ppi, or how many pixels 1 inch is in that photo. Then I checked how many pixels are between the top of Ali's head and the top of Andre's and divided it by the ppi, telling you how many inches taller Andre is than Ali, and finally added that number to Ali's indicated 6'2" height. Result based on that photo ᎓ 6'8" (6'7.936" to be precise).
The exact same procedure was repeated using the photo of Brutus the B. B. The numbers were different all the way through of course, but the result was the same ᎓ 6'8" (6'8.031" this time).
Not conclusive, but interesting.
I did a calculation based on the picture of Andre standing with Ali, who the poster indicates is 6'2½", and another calculation based on the one of Andre standing with Brutus the B. B., who it is indicated is 6'2". Both calculations yielded the same value for Andre's height — 6'8" — and, interestingly, the two pictures were taken 15 years apart.
Starting with the picture of Ali, I did it this way ᎓ first I found out what the average height of a man's head is ᎓ 9.44 inches. Next I measured how many pixels high Ali's head is in the photo (his head is tilted a bit, so I compensated for that) and divided that number by 9.44 — this gives you the ppi, or how many pixels 1 inch is in that photo. Then I checked how many pixels are between the top of Ali's head and the top of Andre's and divided it by the ppi, telling you how many inches taller Andre is than Ali, and finally added that number to Ali's indicated 6'2" height. Result based on that photo ᎓ 6'8" (6'7.936" to be precise).
The exact same procedure was repeated using the photo of Brutus the B. B. The numbers were different all the way through of course, but the result was the same ᎓ 6'8" (6'8.031" this time).
Not conclusive, but interesting.
Canson said on 24/Feb/20
@62B: it’s funny that when you’re younger you believe those listings lol. I remember hearing of an egregiously listed 7’4 Andre a 6’7 Hogan or even 6’8” I guess and a 6’10 Taker and Kane. Then when i hit 6’4” and having played basketball against others in the league who clearly aren’t as tall as listed, all of the guys I once thought were 6’6 such as Michael Jordan etc are Really around my height. you also begin to realize that Taker was 6’7” all along and Hogan 6’5 and Andre 6’10 or 6’11”
@62B: it’s funny that when you’re younger you believe those listings lol. I remember hearing of an egregiously listed 7’4 Andre a 6’7 Hogan or even 6’8” I guess and a 6’10 Taker and Kane. Then when i hit 6’4” and having played basketball against others in the league who clearly aren’t as tall as listed, all of the guys I once thought were 6’6 such as Michael Jordan etc are Really around my height. you also begin to realize that Taker was 6’7” all along and Hogan 6’5 and Andre 6’10 or 6’11”
Roderick said on 23/Feb/20
Andre was never more than 6'10.5". Some people even pegged him at 6'9"
Andre was never more than 6'10.5". Some people even pegged him at 6'9"
62B said on 23/Feb/20
Sotiris Gravas said on 21/Feb/20
6'2" peak height Jim Duggan w/ Andre... Click Here , Click Here
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Having stood right next to both Hacksaw and Andre in 1988 I can tell you Hacksaw would have been more 6'2 1/2". If you watch the video that the still you posted is from Duggan is always stretching up and Andre looking down. I posted a while ago what I thought was the best part of that video as far as Andree standing his tallest and Andre still looked about 6'10"-6'10.5". Remember Andre's head vs your typical basketball players head, Andre's jaw/chin will be lower due to his acromegaly.
Sotiris Gravas said on 21/Feb/20
6'2" peak height Jim Duggan w/ Andre... Click Here , Click Here
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Having stood right next to both Hacksaw and Andre in 1988 I can tell you Hacksaw would have been more 6'2 1/2". If you watch the video that the still you posted is from Duggan is always stretching up and Andre looking down. I posted a while ago what I thought was the best part of that video as far as Andree standing his tallest and Andre still looked about 6'10"-6'10.5". Remember Andre's head vs your typical basketball players head, Andre's jaw/chin will be lower due to his acromegaly.
Johnny John said on 23/Feb/20
Given Andre's gigantism disease, his bones didn't start to break down into his early to mid 30's. That was due to his weight gain by then. As a young man around 18, he was already 6'10.5 or 6'11 & 315lbs. By 1974 he would've been 28, & his tailor had him at 7'0.5 tall. With or without shoes? Don't know about that one. But his increased bone density & weight gain that could've made him a little taller as he got older. His weight gain would've added fat & swelling around his feet, causing him to also go up in a shoe size or two as well. Andre's proportions where not that of average man, or even other very tall men such as basketball players. So to even try and do a comparison is pointless & foolish. He was bigger & taller then most people of his time.
Given Andre's gigantism disease, his bones didn't start to break down into his early to mid 30's. That was due to his weight gain by then. As a young man around 18, he was already 6'10.5 or 6'11 & 315lbs. By 1974 he would've been 28, & his tailor had him at 7'0.5 tall. With or without shoes? Don't know about that one. But his increased bone density & weight gain that could've made him a little taller as he got older. His weight gain would've added fat & swelling around his feet, causing him to also go up in a shoe size or two as well. Andre's proportions where not that of average man, or even other very tall men such as basketball players. So to even try and do a comparison is pointless & foolish. He was bigger & taller then most people of his time.
Sotiris Gravas said on 22/Feb/20
Andre w/ (billed 6'1") Frank Valois (1975)... Click Here
W/ 6'2.5" Muhammad Ali (1976)... Click Here
W/ 6'2" Brutus Beefcake (1991)... Click Here
Andre w/ (billed 6'1") Frank Valois (1975)... Click Here
W/ 6'2.5" Muhammad Ali (1976)... Click Here
W/ 6'2" Brutus Beefcake (1991)... Click Here
Sotiris Gravas said on 21/Feb/20
6'2" peak height Jim Duggan w/ Andre... Click Here , Click Here
Now compare 6'2" Jason Kidd to around 6'11" Kevin Garnett... Click Here
I'd say that was a BIG difference.
Would love to hear what the Andre fanboys have to say about me being a downgrader, ahahahaha...
6'2" peak Sting w/ Kevin Nash... Click Here
Sting w/ Big Show... Click Here
Kidd w/ Marcus Camby... Click Here
Camby w/ maybe 6'11.25" Tyson Chandler... Click Here
6'2" peak height Jim Duggan w/ Andre... Click Here , Click Here
Now compare 6'2" Jason Kidd to around 6'11" Kevin Garnett... Click Here
I'd say that was a BIG difference.
Would love to hear what the Andre fanboys have to say about me being a downgrader, ahahahaha...
6'2" peak Sting w/ Kevin Nash... Click Here
Sting w/ Big Show... Click Here
Kidd w/ Marcus Camby... Click Here
Camby w/ maybe 6'11.25" Tyson Chandler... Click Here
Rocky889 said on 19/Feb/20
Like 7ft6½ he is 520 pounds
Like 7ft6½ he is 520 pounds
184guy2 said on 16/Feb/20
Lol if he was 6'10.5 or 6'11 he pretty much was at least 7'out of bed .
Lol if he was 6'10.5 or 6'11 he pretty much was at least 7'out of bed .
Canson said on 15/Feb/20
@Sotiris: I don’t rule out 6’11 flat for a peak Andre. 7’0” is too much. But maybe he managed that out of bed in his prime. In fact ITs very possible
@Sotiris: I don’t rule out 6’11 flat for a peak Andre. 7’0” is too much. But maybe he managed that out of bed in his prime. In fact ITs very possible
Johnny John said on 15/Feb/20
Andre the Giant was or wasn't 7'0 only 6'10 or 6'11, some of you guys have said on this site repeatedly like you can really tell 1 inch or so when someone's that big & tall? Come on guys he was big & tall no matter how you look at it. And for those who care on this site, Andre's tailor measurement's in 1974 was 84.5 inches tall that's 7'0.5 feet. And give or take, most tailors will have you wear your shoe's. But some do not. Whatever Andre's true height really was, He was still for his time much taller & heavier then most people.
Andre the Giant was or wasn't 7'0 only 6'10 or 6'11, some of you guys have said on this site repeatedly like you can really tell 1 inch or so when someone's that big & tall? Come on guys he was big & tall no matter how you look at it. And for those who care on this site, Andre's tailor measurement's in 1974 was 84.5 inches tall that's 7'0.5 feet. And give or take, most tailors will have you wear your shoe's. But some do not. Whatever Andre's true height really was, He was still for his time much taller & heavier then most people.
Sotiris Gravas said on 14/Feb/20
@RP Tru dat, bro! (Better I crush his spirit and not his spine. I'm a pacifist (when there's too many witnesses -- kidding).
@RP Tru dat, bro! (Better I crush his spirit and not his spine. I'm a pacifist (when there's too many witnesses -- kidding).
Sotiris Gravas said on 11/Feb/20
@HarveyFinklematter Thanks, dude. You're definitely in the minority here. Though I couldn't agree w/ you more, lol. The fact that I don't post here as much as I used to 100% makes some ppl very happy, hahhahahaha...
Andre was never more than 6'10.5" peak IMHO. NEVER 7'0". Guys who are real 7-footers would never get called 6'9" buy 6'5" guys like Chuck Wepner...
@HarveyFinklematter Thanks, dude. You're definitely in the minority here. Though I couldn't agree w/ you more, lol. The fact that I don't post here as much as I used to 100% makes some ppl very happy, hahhahahaha...
Andre was never more than 6'10.5" peak IMHO. NEVER 7'0". Guys who are real 7-footers would never get called 6'9" buy 6'5" guys like Chuck Wepner...
Undertaker Frank said on 11/Feb/20
Actually I believe Sotiris is pretty accurate These guys are Heights are way overbilled @ times
I have a Picture with my Friends Son & Scott Steiner & Scott looks about 5ft 9 No way is he 5ft 11
Actually I believe Sotiris is pretty accurate These guys are Heights are way overbilled @ times
I have a Picture with my Friends Son & Scott Steiner & Scott looks about 5ft 9 No way is he 5ft 11
RP said on 11/Feb/20
@ Sotiris,
I think you crushed his soul...LOL!
@ Sotiris,
I think you crushed his soul...LOL!
HarveyFinklematter said on 10/Feb/20
I always thought that Gravas had great guesses about real celebrity heights and his main point was that famous people always lie about their height especially wrestlers and actors.
I always thought that Gravas had great guesses about real celebrity heights and his main point was that famous people always lie about their height especially wrestlers and actors.
Sotiris Gravas said on 8/Feb/20
ken6-3 said on 8/Nov/19
All i know is Sotiris Gravas has a ADS, Andre derangement syndrome
Face it. Andre was 7' tall at one point and of course he lost height in his older years
I see you on here crying about kane, show and everyone.... You are 6'5". big deal
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Not that it matters or anything, but I'm around 6'7", not 6'5" (295 lbs)... Click Here
A bit of advice: don't downgrade the guy you insinuate is a downgrader.
As for my perpetual "crying," I think you have me confused w/ this guy... Click Here Also, I haven't been on this site for maybe 3 and a half months... partly to get away from annoying ppl like you, lol.
As for my height being no "big deal," it would seem you include your supposed height as part of your username. Notice how I don't.
Lastly, don't bother trying to bait me into responding to a pest like you again. I have better things to do.
Say hi to Barbie for me, Ken.
ken6-3 said on 8/Nov/19
All i know is Sotiris Gravas has a ADS, Andre derangement syndrome
Face it. Andre was 7' tall at one point and of course he lost height in his older years
I see you on here crying about kane, show and everyone.... You are 6'5". big deal
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Not that it matters or anything, but I'm around 6'7", not 6'5" (295 lbs)... Click Here
A bit of advice: don't downgrade the guy you insinuate is a downgrader.
As for my perpetual "crying," I think you have me confused w/ this guy... Click Here Also, I haven't been on this site for maybe 3 and a half months... partly to get away from annoying ppl like you, lol.
As for my height being no "big deal," it would seem you include your supposed height as part of your username. Notice how I don't.
Lastly, don't bother trying to bait me into responding to a pest like you again. I have better things to do.
Say hi to Barbie for me, Ken.
Default said on 5/Feb/20
Some photos of Andre and others
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Danimal 5'9 5/8" said on 5/Feb/20
Guy who is really worried about his heig said on 27/Dec/19
He was 7 above in his youth, he was slim and muscular then, but when he went to wrestling he had been through his surgery. Pituitary surgery decreases height significantly. I had a friend who was 7 feet 2 and after surgery he was 6 foot 8. Andre was about 6 feet 10 but wwf still kept his original height . He being 6 foot 10 becomes apparent when you look at him in various talk shows .
You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. Andre NEVER had surgery to remove the tumor from his pituitary gland. And even if he had chosen to have the surgery (of which he didn't) one does not lose height from the surgery. The removal of the tumor puts a halt to further growth from occurring. It does not reverse ones height. Now to correct the rest of your mixed up post. Andre DID have surgery, but it was BACK surgery and knee surgery. The back surgery was in 1987 (I believe one in 1986 as well if I'm not mistaken) and the knee surgery was in the early 1990's. He also broke his ankle stepping out of bed in 1981, which is really when his body began to first betray him.
Guy who is really worried about his heig said on 27/Dec/19
He was 7 above in his youth, he was slim and muscular then, but when he went to wrestling he had been through his surgery. Pituitary surgery decreases height significantly. I had a friend who was 7 feet 2 and after surgery he was 6 foot 8. Andre was about 6 feet 10 but wwf still kept his original height . He being 6 foot 10 becomes apparent when you look at him in various talk shows .
You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. Andre NEVER had surgery to remove the tumor from his pituitary gland. And even if he had chosen to have the surgery (of which he didn't) one does not lose height from the surgery. The removal of the tumor puts a halt to further growth from occurring. It does not reverse ones height. Now to correct the rest of your mixed up post. Andre DID have surgery, but it was BACK surgery and knee surgery. The back surgery was in 1987 (I believe one in 1986 as well if I'm not mistaken) and the knee surgery was in the early 1990's. He also broke his ankle stepping out of bed in 1981, which is really when his body began to first betray him.
Oitheremate said on 27/Jan/20
It's interesting how even tho prime big show is indeed taller than late 1980s andre he is still shorter in shoulder level by at least two inches
It's interesting how even tho prime big show is indeed taller than late 1980s andre he is still shorter in shoulder level by at least two inches
Dream said on 24/Jan/20
One way to guess if someone is in the 7 foot range, is to check if his shoulder level is well above six foot flat. I encountered one, once and I was definitely on higher pavement than him, not to mention he seem to have less footwear than me.
One way to guess if someone is in the 7 foot range, is to check if his shoulder level is well above six foot flat. I encountered one, once and I was definitely on higher pavement than him, not to mention he seem to have less footwear than me.
Oitheremate said on 20/Jan/20
Well this whole height thing about andre is starting to annoy me
To sum it all up
When he was 19 when he did his first interview as jean ferre where he even stated he was 6'11
So because he had gigantism his height wouldn't stop until age of 25
Now when he went to japan and canada andre was in fact measured twice and both estimates place andre at roughly 217 cm or 7'1
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The Saddest part about all of this is that andre didn't take really good care of himself
If andre wouldn't gain weight, Not Have a curved back, And probably treat acromegaly andre might've been at least 7'3
Because you can clearly see here
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That even after losing height andre biggest problem was his posture, he was always hunched over and even then he was nearly as tall as prime big show which wasn't hunched over and had a perfectly straight back unlike andre's
So andre at his peak was 7'1, later in life probably 6'10 or even 6'9 when he couldn't even walk
Well this whole height thing about andre is starting to annoy me
To sum it all up
When he was 19 when he did his first interview as jean ferre where he even stated he was 6'11
So because he had gigantism his height wouldn't stop until age of 25
Now when he went to japan and canada andre was in fact measured twice and both estimates place andre at roughly 217 cm or 7'1
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The Saddest part about all of this is that andre didn't take really good care of himself
If andre wouldn't gain weight, Not Have a curved back, And probably treat acromegaly andre might've been at least 7'3
Because you can clearly see here
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That even after losing height andre biggest problem was his posture, he was always hunched over and even then he was nearly as tall as prime big show which wasn't hunched over and had a perfectly straight back unlike andre's
So andre at his peak was 7'1, later in life probably 6'10 or even 6'9 when he couldn't even walk
Big ed said on 18/Jan/20
Some billed heights are there actual heights some get added 1" others 4 or 5" im not sure what method they use when using billed heights warrior billed 6'2 typhoon sometimes 6'3 or 6'6 Mr perfect 6'1 Bret 6' Andre 7'4 so again there's nothing to say Jake Roberts wasn't a legit 6'5 I think he was definitely close to it he was rarely billed 6'6 aswell
Some billed heights are there actual heights some get added 1" others 4 or 5" im not sure what method they use when using billed heights warrior billed 6'2 typhoon sometimes 6'3 or 6'6 Mr perfect 6'1 Bret 6' Andre 7'4 so again there's nothing to say Jake Roberts wasn't a legit 6'5 I think he was definitely close to it he was rarely billed 6'6 aswell
Halb said on 17/Jan/20
Jake's billed height was 6'5.
Jake's billed height was 6'5.
Big ed said on 15/Jan/20
Well if we put Jake Roberts at 6'5 which everyone nearly agrees on some might say 6'4 then Hogan had to be around 6'5.5" or 6'6 which would make giant baba around 6'8 so Andre around 6'11 1989 he probably lost 1.5" the rest is just poor posture which made him appear far shorter sometimes he seemed 6'9 late in his career but id say slightly above 7ft at his tallest
Well if we put Jake Roberts at 6'5 which everyone nearly agrees on some might say 6'4 then Hogan had to be around 6'5.5" or 6'6 which would make giant baba around 6'8 so Andre around 6'11 1989 he probably lost 1.5" the rest is just poor posture which made him appear far shorter sometimes he seemed 6'9 late in his career but id say slightly above 7ft at his tallest
Roderick said on 6/Jan/20
@Nippu My closest friend is 6'10". He weighs around 285, yet looks skinny.
@Nippu My closest friend is 6'10". He weighs around 285, yet looks skinny.
Nippu said on 5/Jan/20
I know personally plenty of 7 footers. 6`8 is not actually really tall for my standards. 6`10 and more start look tall to me. My tallest close friend is 212cm tall. And tallest ”friend” who i meet sometime but mostly because my job is legit 218cm tall. To me 6`10 and 350lbs is more impressive than 7`3 and 240lbs. I weight more than 240lbs so it is not only height what matters. Andre was his prime in 70`s and early 80`t. After that he was too big and too slow to even look good at the ring. He was way too massive to move around fast at that stage. If u ask person who is 6`9 does 6`11 look tall for u answer is no.
I know personally plenty of 7 footers. 6`8 is not actually really tall for my standards. 6`10 and more start look tall to me. My tallest close friend is 212cm tall. And tallest ”friend” who i meet sometime but mostly because my job is legit 218cm tall. To me 6`10 and 350lbs is more impressive than 7`3 and 240lbs. I weight more than 240lbs so it is not only height what matters. Andre was his prime in 70`s and early 80`t. After that he was too big and too slow to even look good at the ring. He was way too massive to move around fast at that stage. If u ask person who is 6`9 does 6`11 look tall for u answer is no.
Nippu said on 5/Jan/20
I know personally plenty of 7 footers. 6`8 is not actually really tall for my standards. 6`10 and more start look tall to me. My tallest close friend is 212cm tall. And tallest ”friend” who i meet sometime but mostly because my job is legit 218cm tall. To me 6`10 and 350lbs is more impressive than 7`3 and 240lbs. I weight more than 240lbs so it is not only height what matters. Andre was his prime in 70`s and early 80`t. After that he was too big and too slow to even look good at the ring. He was way too massive to move around fast at that stage. If u ask person who is 6`9 does 6`11 look tall for u answer is no.
I know personally plenty of 7 footers. 6`8 is not actually really tall for my standards. 6`10 and more start look tall to me. My tallest close friend is 212cm tall. And tallest ”friend” who i meet sometime but mostly because my job is legit 218cm tall. To me 6`10 and 350lbs is more impressive than 7`3 and 240lbs. I weight more than 240lbs so it is not only height what matters. Andre was his prime in 70`s and early 80`t. After that he was too big and too slow to even look good at the ring. He was way too massive to move around fast at that stage. If u ask person who is 6`9 does 6`11 look tall for u answer is no.
cmillz said on 3/Jan/20
Still don’t rule out 6’11 range peak, but probably safe to say he was never the full 7’0.
Still don’t rule out 6’11 range peak, but probably safe to say he was never the full 7’0.
J. B said on 2/Jan/20
Between 6'11 and 7'1 is not super tall? Lol. Let's just look at 6'11 super tall? I mean a very tall man I say is a good 6'4 - 6'5 - super tall has to be 6'8 and above??
Between 6'11 and 7'1 is not super tall? Lol. Let's just look at 6'11 super tall? I mean a very tall man I say is a good 6'4 - 6'5 - super tall has to be 6'8 and above??
Nippu said on 1/Jan/20
Who cares was Andre 6`11 or 7`1. His size was not his height. He was BIG not actually super tall.
Who cares was Andre 6`11 or 7`1. His size was not his height. He was BIG not actually super tall.
UndertakerFrank said on 31/Dec/19
RP You are correct he did not have the Surgery that could have prolonged his life and i dont believe Andre was ever 7ft Barefoot!! When he was young & thin he was being billed @ 6ft 10 and i do believe that was probably his tallest Barefoot Maybe 6ft 11 but im being alittle generous here
RP You are correct he did not have the Surgery that could have prolonged his life and i dont believe Andre was ever 7ft Barefoot!! When he was young & thin he was being billed @ 6ft 10 and i do believe that was probably his tallest Barefoot Maybe 6ft 11 but im being alittle generous here
Roderick said on 30/Dec/19
He wasn't over 7', lol. Max 6'10.5"
He wasn't over 7', lol. Max 6'10.5"
RP said on 30/Dec/19
@ guy who is really worried about his height.
1) Andre “declined” to have the pituitary gland surgery.
2) having the surgery does not make you lose size! It only makes you finally stop growing.
3) Andre lost height from being 450-530 lbs for the better part of 10-12 years & having a failing back & joints that were filled with fluid & inflammation from his disease and excessive consumption of alcohol. Andre was indeed right at 7’0” at his peak...Somewhere between 6’11.5” to 7’0.25”..IMO. And he did indeed lose height down to approximately 6’10.5” to 6’10” by 1988’ish. But, not for the reasons you are giving. Andre IMO bottomed out @ 6’9.75” by 1992’ish.
@ guy who is really worried about his height.
1) Andre “declined” to have the pituitary gland surgery.
2) having the surgery does not make you lose size! It only makes you finally stop growing.
3) Andre lost height from being 450-530 lbs for the better part of 10-12 years & having a failing back & joints that were filled with fluid & inflammation from his disease and excessive consumption of alcohol. Andre was indeed right at 7’0” at his peak...Somewhere between 6’11.5” to 7’0.25”..IMO. And he did indeed lose height down to approximately 6’10.5” to 6’10” by 1988’ish. But, not for the reasons you are giving. Andre IMO bottomed out @ 6’9.75” by 1992’ish.
Guy who is really worried about his heig said on 27/Dec/19
He was 7 above in his youth, he was slim and muscular then, but when he went to wrestling he had been through his surgery. Pituitary surgery decreases height significantly. I had a friend who was 7 feet 2 and after surgery he was 6 foot 8. Andre was about 6 feet 10 but wwf still kept his original height . He being 6 foot 10 becomes apparent when you look at him in various talk shows .
He was 7 above in his youth, he was slim and muscular then, but when he went to wrestling he had been through his surgery. Pituitary surgery decreases height significantly. I had a friend who was 7 feet 2 and after surgery he was 6 foot 8. Andre was about 6 feet 10 but wwf still kept his original height . He being 6 foot 10 becomes apparent when you look at him in various talk shows .
62B said on 27/Dec/19
I should have put in parentheses that i think Andre wasn't quite a half head shorter than Smits, but close.
I should have put in parentheses that i think Andre wasn't quite a half head shorter than Smits, but close.
Kyle J said on 26/Dec/19
Don Lane looked to have 1.5"-2" heeled boots on, you can see them better when Andre lifts him up, so he could be 6'5.5" and Andre with boots off, would have to be at least 6'10.5-11" if we assume that guys like Hogan or Wepner were a full 6'5" as Andre seemed to have 5-6" or half a head above them in certain photos.
Don Lane looked to have 1.5"-2" heeled boots on, you can see them better when Andre lifts him up, so he could be 6'5.5" and Andre with boots off, would have to be at least 6'10.5-11" if we assume that guys like Hogan or Wepner were a full 6'5" as Andre seemed to have 5-6" or half a head above them in certain photos.
Kyle J said on 25/Dec/19
In the end, it's mostly speculation on my part, I can try to round up numbers, but it's very likely Andre may have been a sub 7ft, but he was still very close to that mark in his youth, and he was an undeniably broad and powerfully built man.
In the end, it's mostly speculation on my part, I can try to round up numbers, but it's very likely Andre may have been a sub 7ft, but he was still very close to that mark in his youth, and he was an undeniably broad and powerfully built man.
62B said on 25/Dec/19
Rik Smits was listed as 7'4" by the NBA. He had what looked like an very average size head on a very tall body. One can play with factions to get a desired result. But if Smits had a 9" long head and Andre came up to his eyes, which is where I believe he would have. Then Smits was about 4.5" taller using the eyes as the middle of Smits head. If Smits was really 7'4" then Andre was about 6'11.5" when I saw him. With the NBA though its quite possible that Smits was 7'3" making Andre about 6'10.5" when I saw him. Of course a person can try to guess footwear, exact fractions, and question my estimates to come up with their own desired results. But realistically Andre in 1988 mid morning was around 6'11". He was probably closer to 6'10" by evening. I don't think its likely that Andre had lost more than an inch of true height by that time, if even that much. My guess is a Peak Andre would have been right around 7' in the morning and probably dropped to around 6'11" evening.
Rik Smits was listed as 7'4" by the NBA. He had what looked like an very average size head on a very tall body. One can play with factions to get a desired result. But if Smits had a 9" long head and Andre came up to his eyes, which is where I believe he would have. Then Smits was about 4.5" taller using the eyes as the middle of Smits head. If Smits was really 7'4" then Andre was about 6'11.5" when I saw him. With the NBA though its quite possible that Smits was 7'3" making Andre about 6'10.5" when I saw him. Of course a person can try to guess footwear, exact fractions, and question my estimates to come up with their own desired results. But realistically Andre in 1988 mid morning was around 6'11". He was probably closer to 6'10" by evening. I don't think its likely that Andre had lost more than an inch of true height by that time, if even that much. My guess is a Peak Andre would have been right around 7' in the morning and probably dropped to around 6'11" evening.
UndertakerFrank said on 24/Dec/19
Kyle J How can you make that assumption he was wearing lifts ??? Lane was a tall man and no need for lifts ??? Andre had the footwear Advantage Besides Look how Andre appeared next to 6ft 5 guys like Don Leo Jonathan Chuck Wepner Hulk Hogan back in the day all about the same Height Difference I do believe Andre was taller than 6ft 9 !!
Kyle J How can you make that assumption he was wearing lifts ??? Lane was a tall man and no need for lifts ??? Andre had the footwear Advantage Besides Look how Andre appeared next to 6ft 5 guys like Don Leo Jonathan Chuck Wepner Hulk Hogan back in the day all about the same Height Difference I do believe Andre was taller than 6ft 9 !!
Kyle J said on 24/Dec/19
In the aforementioned Don Lane interview, when watching the whole thing, I think Lane was wearing boots with 2" lifts, putting him around 6'6" or so, and he comes up to Andre's nose, if Andre stood fully straight, even with the odd camera angles, I'd guess 7' maybe a bit more but he is wearing cowboy boots, putting him in 6'10.5"-11" range barefoot. He may have been a bit taller in the early 70's but he was starting to put on more weight, which affected his posture.
In the aforementioned Don Lane interview, when watching the whole thing, I think Lane was wearing boots with 2" lifts, putting him around 6'6" or so, and he comes up to Andre's nose, if Andre stood fully straight, even with the odd camera angles, I'd guess 7' maybe a bit more but he is wearing cowboy boots, putting him in 6'10.5"-11" range barefoot. He may have been a bit taller in the early 70's but he was starting to put on more weight, which affected his posture.
treefroggy said on 19/Dec/19
Frank, you do notice that Don Lane is also wearing boots right? Andre may still have a bigger heel.The way your comment reads though may be misleading to those that are not aware of the actual video and circumstances.
Frank, you do notice that Don Lane is also wearing boots right? Andre may still have a bigger heel.The way your comment reads though may be misleading to those that are not aware of the actual video and circumstances.
62B said on 19/Dec/19
@ UndertakerFrank, I also know that when Andre stood tall I was looking at his upper chest. It felt like he was a head taller, but in reality the top of my head was probably at his bottom lip, maybe middle of his mouth. I was 6'3 1/4" at the time. No he wasn't wearing cowboy boots.
@ UndertakerFrank, I also know that when Andre stood tall I was looking at his upper chest. It felt like he was a head taller, but in reality the top of my head was probably at his bottom lip, maybe middle of his mouth. I was 6'3 1/4" at the time. No he wasn't wearing cowboy boots.
62B said on 19/Dec/19
UndertakerFrank said on 18/Dec/19
62B Does Andre look 7 inches taller than Don Lane ?? Even with Footwear Advantage
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I think people have a habit of seeing what they want to see in video and pictures. I can tell you that Andre was taller than a 6'9" guy that was in the same motor pool as me, and that Andre was noticeably shorter than Rick Smits. Maybe 4" shorter than Smits, but certainly not 6".
UndertakerFrank said on 18/Dec/19
62B Does Andre look 7 inches taller than Don Lane ?? Even with Footwear Advantage
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I think people have a habit of seeing what they want to see in video and pictures. I can tell you that Andre was taller than a 6'9" guy that was in the same motor pool as me, and that Andre was noticeably shorter than Rick Smits. Maybe 4" shorter than Smits, but certainly not 6".
UndertakerFrank said on 18/Dec/19
62B Does Andre look 7 inches taller than Don Lane ?? Even with Footwear Advantage
62B Does Andre look 7 inches taller than Don Lane ?? Even with Footwear Advantage
62B said on 18/Dec/19
Undertaker Frank said on 16/Dec/19
Don Lane was 6ft 4 Andre with Cowboy Boots looks 5 inches taller def not near 7ft
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He was more 6'11" than 6'10" when I saw him. Although I believe in the evening its possible he may have been closer to 6'10". I just didn't see him in the evening to know this for sure.
Undertaker Frank said on 16/Dec/19
Don Lane was 6ft 4 Andre with Cowboy Boots looks 5 inches taller def not near 7ft
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He was more 6'11" than 6'10" when I saw him. Although I believe in the evening its possible he may have been closer to 6'10". I just didn't see him in the evening to know this for sure.
Undertaker Frank said on 16/Dec/19
Don Lane was 6ft 4 Andre with Cowboy Boots looks 5 inches taller def not near 7ft
Don Lane was 6ft 4 Andre with Cowboy Boots looks 5 inches taller def not near 7ft
Halb said on 16/Dec/19
Meltzer doesn't contradict himself. THe 6'¾" is from a French athletic board he dug up. The 6'11½" is Meltzer's own estimation from pics.
Meltzer doesn't contradict himself. THe 6'¾" is from a French athletic board he dug up. The 6'11½" is Meltzer's own estimation from pics.
Kunoichi said on 16/Dec/19
Alex Katch
I will study a lot. Thank you.
But,I think that Shohei Baba was at least 200cm.
Alex Katch
I will study a lot. Thank you.
But,I think that Shohei Baba was at least 200cm.
NCL said on 15/Dec/19
This may have been posted here but just in case, a great video if you're an Andre fan: Click Here
This may have been posted here but just in case, a great video if you're an Andre fan: Click Here
Edward Saulin said on 15/Dec/19
One more thing I have seen interviews with Big John Studd and Ernie Ladd. In one interview wag looks a good 2 inches plus poor than Big John Studd. And the other interview I seen stud looks a little taller than lad, does anybody think. Possibly stud would have been wearing something in his boots to boost his height a little bit?
One more thing I have seen interviews with Big John Studd and Ernie Ladd. In one interview wag looks a good 2 inches plus poor than Big John Studd. And the other interview I seen stud looks a little taller than lad, does anybody think. Possibly stud would have been wearing something in his boots to boost his height a little bit?
Edward Saulin said on 15/Dec/19
Also gravis posted a picture up Gorilla Monsoon and Ernie Ladd. Monsoon had his head down but you can tell lad has him by at least 5 in or so. I think lad was legit six nine maybe six and nine and a half whatever NFL team measured him I think he was at 6 9.5 and he sure looks it. Now I've seen matches with Andre where he looks about three inches taller than lad which would give him the 7-foot mark. In regards to Gorilla Monsoon I met him when I was 12 years old on the Wildwood Boardwalk he was selling tickets but he was sitting down older later on in the night I seen him standing and his feet were at least size 16 I remember he had leather Adidas on. He was so big that I was afraid to ask him for his autograph. I really think he was closer to 6 5 than 6 4. I think it would be cool if you put Gorilla Monsoon on his own page Rob.
Also gravis posted a picture up Gorilla Monsoon and Ernie Ladd. Monsoon had his head down but you can tell lad has him by at least 5 in or so. I think lad was legit six nine maybe six and nine and a half whatever NFL team measured him I think he was at 6 9.5 and he sure looks it. Now I've seen matches with Andre where he looks about three inches taller than lad which would give him the 7-foot mark. In regards to Gorilla Monsoon I met him when I was 12 years old on the Wildwood Boardwalk he was selling tickets but he was sitting down older later on in the night I seen him standing and his feet were at least size 16 I remember he had leather Adidas on. He was so big that I was afraid to ask him for his autograph. I really think he was closer to 6 5 than 6 4. I think it would be cool if you put Gorilla Monsoon on his own page Rob.
Edward Saulin said on 15/Dec/19
Rob I would post this on the Richard kill site but hardly anybody reads it, he claims a height of 7 ft 1.5 but usually rounds it up to seven foot two. Absolutely someone posted a pic of Andre and Richard kill both appearing on the David Letterman show and they caught them at the doorway before they were coming in and they pretty much look the same height. When Keel appeared in the golf movie with Adam Sandler he was on crutches and didn't look any taller than 611 Maybe how much do these guys lose these Giants in height when they get older.
Editor Rob
Rob I would post this on the Richard kill site but hardly anybody reads it, he claims a height of 7 ft 1.5 but usually rounds it up to seven foot two. Absolutely someone posted a pic of Andre and Richard kill both appearing on the David Letterman show and they caught them at the doorway before they were coming in and they pretty much look the same height. When Keel appeared in the golf movie with Adam Sandler he was on crutches and didn't look any taller than 611 Maybe how much do these guys lose these Giants in height when they get older.
Editor RobI still feel Andre was shorter than Richard at his peak
Edward Saulin said on 15/Dec/19
Also besides the Abdullah the Butcher match, he also looks very tall besides Gorilla Monsoon in an unlikely boxing match in fact I don't know if it's the camera but he looks oh my God almost 8 in tall or 9 inch taller than him although it's the camera angles he has to be around seven foot there at least
Also besides the Abdullah the Butcher match, he also looks very tall besides Gorilla Monsoon in an unlikely boxing match in fact I don't know if it's the camera but he looks oh my God almost 8 in tall or 9 inch taller than him although it's the camera angles he has to be around seven foot there at least
Edward Saulin said on 15/Dec/19
I'm sorry for all the typing errors I have a central Tremors which means I use the speaker all the time. I've heard a thousand times about this Meltzer thing where Andre was supposedly measured in Japan at six nine and three quarters. How could he have access to a person's private medical records also he contradicts himself in the wilt photo he has to make them at 6:11 and 1/2 in 1984. He was 13 at the time he got measured there are a lot of photographs out there as I pointed out where he was measures 7 ft or a little more. where he ckearly lost some height.
I'm sorry for all the typing errors I have a central Tremors which means I use the speaker all the time. I've heard a thousand times about this Meltzer thing where Andre was supposedly measured in Japan at six nine and three quarters. How could he have access to a person's private medical records also he contradicts himself in the wilt photo he has to make them at 6:11 and 1/2 in 1984. He was 13 at the time he got measured there are a lot of photographs out there as I pointed out where he was measures 7 ft or a little more. where he ckearly lost some height.
iconjj said on 15/Dec/19
Alex Katch said on 7/Dec/19
Dave Meltzer says 6'9 3/4 in his book Tributes II when André was 24 and I think it's highly unlikely that he would have grown another almost four inches after that.
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Yeah Dave and I had this debate on Twitter yesterday. I called him out to provide proof. I'm sorry just because its Dave saying it does not make it fact. My take on Dave is that he is an arrogant know it all who believes his own press clippings. He assumes that if he says it, then it is fact. He's intelligent yes, informed very, but now thinks he is above longtime wrestling fans, and I'm not buying into his bs. When he can provide documented proof, we can let it go. Until then all he has is hearsay, just like the rest of us
Alex Katch said on 7/Dec/19
Dave Meltzer says 6'9 3/4 in his book Tributes II when André was 24 and I think it's highly unlikely that he would have grown another almost four inches after that.
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Yeah Dave and I had this debate on Twitter yesterday. I called him out to provide proof. I'm sorry just because its Dave saying it does not make it fact. My take on Dave is that he is an arrogant know it all who believes his own press clippings. He assumes that if he says it, then it is fact. He's intelligent yes, informed very, but now thinks he is above longtime wrestling fans, and I'm not buying into his bs. When he can provide documented proof, we can let it go. Until then all he has is hearsay, just like the rest of us
RP said on 13/Dec/19
The Abdullah The Butcher match is the most massive & tallest I’ve ever seen André look on film! Abdullah was a legit 350-400 lbs depending on time of year, LOL! The question is?...was his true barefoot height truly 5’10” ?? I’ve also heard 5’9” & 5’8” for him before? The heels on his wrestling boots were huge! He was billed @ 6’0” ...which is total bunk! Like I said, I’ve heard his real barefoot height was anywhere from 5’10” to 5’8” ??? Anyone have any better knowledge of this for input? If he was 5’10”? Then Andre was without a doubt 7’0” to 7’0.5” there! Also, keep in mind! Abdullah has a massive footwear advantage over Andre in that match!
The Abdullah The Butcher match is the most massive & tallest I’ve ever seen André look on film! Abdullah was a legit 350-400 lbs depending on time of year, LOL! The question is?...was his true barefoot height truly 5’10” ?? I’ve also heard 5’9” & 5’8” for him before? The heels on his wrestling boots were huge! He was billed @ 6’0” ...which is total bunk! Like I said, I’ve heard his real barefoot height was anywhere from 5’10” to 5’8” ??? Anyone have any better knowledge of this for input? If he was 5’10”? Then Andre was without a doubt 7’0” to 7’0.5” there! Also, keep in mind! Abdullah has a massive footwear advantage over Andre in that match!
Pdoggy said on 12/Dec/19
@Roderick
There have been others and probably still are, but peak height Andre was a little taller. As far as the butcher match Andre looks just massive in height and sheer mass.
@Roderick
There have been others and probably still are, but peak height Andre was a little taller. As far as the butcher match Andre looks just massive in height and sheer mass.
Roderick said on 11/Dec/19
Am I the only person who thinks Big Show was taller than Andre?
Am I the only person who thinks Big Show was taller than Andre?
Dustin Mark Williams said on 10/Dec/19
Meltzer is notoriously full of you know what as well. Meltzer also pegs him at 6'11.5" 450 lbs in the Wilt photo.
Meltzer is notoriously full of you know what as well. Meltzer also pegs him at 6'11.5" 450 lbs in the Wilt photo.
Andretg said on 10/Dec/19
If you watch this match Click Here
Andre vs Abdullah the butcher, and pause at the 12 second mark, it shows Andre looking taller and straighter than anything else I have seen. He looks absolutely enormous in this match, especially considering the size of his opponent.
If you watch this match Click Here
Andre vs Abdullah the butcher, and pause at the 12 second mark, it shows Andre looking taller and straighter than anything else I have seen. He looks absolutely enormous in this match, especially considering the size of his opponent.
Alex Katch said on 7/Dec/19
Dave Meltzer says 6'9 3/4 in his book Tributes II when André was 24 and I think it's highly unlikely that he would have grown another almost four inches after that.
Dave Meltzer says 6'9 3/4 in his book Tributes II when André was 24 and I think it's highly unlikely that he would have grown another almost four inches after that.
Edward Saulin said on 7/Dec/19
I'm sorry I forgot to say that Andre was standing next to the cinder block wall with Bob Backlund who is usually listed at 61 but was probably 6 foot. After that I believe he slowly started losing height until that bam bam picture in 1991 where he looks about six nine and a half.
I'm sorry I forgot to say that Andre was standing next to the cinder block wall with Bob Backlund who is usually listed at 61 but was probably 6 foot. After that I believe he slowly started losing height until that bam bam picture in 1991 where he looks about six nine and a half.
Edward Saulin said on 7/Dec/19
Hey guys I have been posting here since 2006. I have seen Andre lives and been within 10 feet of him, and I have over 300 videos of him some closer to his prime( by the way I post as gretz) I believe the best evidence for Andre being 7 foot plus is in the cake picks From I think 1972 just searched for them you will find them I posted them before. I believe his top height could have reach 7 ft .75 inches. Search for the Bobby hull photo he was measured by scientist at 5 foot 10 so that's a definitive height and Hull is on higher ground. Andre appears to be at least 15 inch taller than him.Also in a pick with Wahoo mcdaniel( who is listed at 6 foot one by the Denver Broncos I believe appears definitely be about 5-10 Andre appears to look at least 7 foot in this picture and they both have cowboy boots on I believe. Also I believe the last time Andre was around seven foot was in I think 1979 in the background pic when they are near a cinder block wall other that's hardly accurate measurement to go by. I was measuring cinder block walls in a fire tower where I used to work and I always came up with a different measurement so you can't really use it. But I think I his Peak Andre was between 7 ft and 7 ft .75, even in the world pick in 1984 Andre seems to still be around six foot 11.5. Popeye WrestleMania 3 he seems to be about 6:10 and 3/4 and even a backstage hand try to confirm that by measuring a door that he always walk through. But I will say by 1991 when he was wrestling Bam Bam I don't even know if he's six nine and a half he lost quite a bit of height
Hey guys I have been posting here since 2006. I have seen Andre lives and been within 10 feet of him, and I have over 300 videos of him some closer to his prime( by the way I post as gretz) I believe the best evidence for Andre being 7 foot plus is in the cake picks From I think 1972 just searched for them you will find them I posted them before. I believe his top height could have reach 7 ft .75 inches. Search for the Bobby hull photo he was measured by scientist at 5 foot 10 so that's a definitive height and Hull is on higher ground. Andre appears to be at least 15 inch taller than him.Also in a pick with Wahoo mcdaniel( who is listed at 6 foot one by the Denver Broncos I believe appears definitely be about 5-10 Andre appears to look at least 7 foot in this picture and they both have cowboy boots on I believe. Also I believe the last time Andre was around seven foot was in I think 1979 in the background pic when they are near a cinder block wall other that's hardly accurate measurement to go by. I was measuring cinder block walls in a fire tower where I used to work and I always came up with a different measurement so you can't really use it. But I think I his Peak Andre was between 7 ft and 7 ft .75, even in the world pick in 1984 Andre seems to still be around six foot 11.5. Popeye WrestleMania 3 he seems to be about 6:10 and 3/4 and even a backstage hand try to confirm that by measuring a door that he always walk through. But I will say by 1991 when he was wrestling Bam Bam I don't even know if he's six nine and a half he lost quite a bit of height
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 6/Dec/19
@Cedric
I don't think that a peak Big Show was ever taller than a peak Andre.
@Cedric
I don't think that a peak Big Show was ever taller than a peak Andre.
Undertaker Frank said on 4/Dec/19
Trust me guys Wilt was the Taller Man !!! atleast by 2 inches
Trust me guys Wilt was the Taller Man !!! atleast by 2 inches
Roderick said on 4/Dec/19
How strong do you guys think Andre was? Would you guys say if he had some powerlifting training, he could have potentially squatted 1000lb+?
How strong do you guys think Andre was? Would you guys say if he had some powerlifting training, he could have potentially squatted 1000lb+?
184guy2 said on 29/Nov/19
Here Andre looks an easy 7+ inches on 6'3.5 Jesse Ventura ( 1986 )
Also Jesse by that time used a lot of cowboy boots and Andre stopped using them by early 1980's
Click Here
Here Andre looks an easy 7+ inches on 6'3.5 Jesse Ventura ( 1986 )
Also Jesse by that time used a lot of cowboy boots and Andre stopped using them by early 1980's
Click Here
Chris Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 29/Nov/19
@Oitheremate said on 26/Nov/19
Wilt is standing behind. If Wilt is about 7'0 3/4 a low then i guess 7'0 is a low for Andre. 7'2-7'3 can only be some thicker cuban boots height.
@Oitheremate said on 26/Nov/19
Wilt is standing behind. If Wilt is about 7'0 3/4 a low then i guess 7'0 is a low for Andre. 7'2-7'3 can only be some thicker cuban boots height.
Njp said on 28/Nov/19
Maybe he did push 7 feet. We’ll never know but around WM3 he was definitely hovering around the 6’10” mark vs Hogan at 6’5”
Maybe he did push 7 feet. We’ll never know but around WM3 he was definitely hovering around the 6’10” mark vs Hogan at 6’5”
Johnny John said on 27/Nov/19
Andre was being billed at 6'9 0r 6'10 in France in the mid 1960's, but he was still in his late teen years or early 20's at the time, he could've grew a few inches after that. But by the early 1970's he was being billed at 7'4. The Pic with 7'1 Wilt Chamberlain shows he was at best 6'11, with the cowboy boots on 7'1 or so. Wilt with his boots & big wig would've been 7'3 or 7'4. The Match with 6'8 Tyler Mane in 1990 shows at broken down Andre only a few inches taller, & Mane would've been 6'9 in his wrestling boots. So 6'11 bare feet peak height 7'1 in his cowboy boots.
Andre was being billed at 6'9 0r 6'10 in France in the mid 1960's, but he was still in his late teen years or early 20's at the time, he could've grew a few inches after that. But by the early 1970's he was being billed at 7'4. The Pic with 7'1 Wilt Chamberlain shows he was at best 6'11, with the cowboy boots on 7'1 or so. Wilt with his boots & big wig would've been 7'3 or 7'4. The Match with 6'8 Tyler Mane in 1990 shows at broken down Andre only a few inches taller, & Mane would've been 6'9 in his wrestling boots. So 6'11 bare feet peak height 7'1 in his cowboy boots.
ASC said on 27/Nov/19
I watched a few early matches of André as Geant Ferre. Here are some announced heights:
(Rounding to the nearest quarter inch)
Feb. 1966 - 2.15 m (7’0 1/2”) - 19 yo
Jan. 1968 - 2.11 m (6’11”) - 21 yo
Dec. 1968 - 2.12 m (6’11 1/2”) - 22 yo
Oct. 1970 - 2.14 m (7’0 1/4”) - 24 yo
In a 1972 magazine, as Monster Rousimoff: 2.18 m (almost 7’4”).
He looked long-necked with a straight posture. Maybe his fitness and his growth condition could have gotten him to stand at nearly 7’0” in his early 20s.
I watched a few early matches of André as Geant Ferre. Here are some announced heights:
(Rounding to the nearest quarter inch)
Feb. 1966 - 2.15 m (7’0 1/2”) - 19 yo
Jan. 1968 - 2.11 m (6’11”) - 21 yo
Dec. 1968 - 2.12 m (6’11 1/2”) - 22 yo
Oct. 1970 - 2.14 m (7’0 1/4”) - 24 yo
In a 1972 magazine, as Monster Rousimoff: 2.18 m (almost 7’4”).
He looked long-necked with a straight posture. Maybe his fitness and his growth condition could have gotten him to stand at nearly 7’0” in his early 20s.
Oitheremate said on 26/Nov/19
I legitimately believe that andre was around 7'2 or even 7'3 by looking at this image Click Here
I legitimately believe that andre was around 7'2 or even 7'3 by looking at this image Click Here
Texas Tom said on 22/Nov/19
@DMWDRUMZ Agreed, I don't think the scale works. No way Kiel's head and hands would look that big next to Andre's. Actually that seems to be the case with a lot of the composites people put together.
@DMWDRUMZ Agreed, I don't think the scale works. No way Kiel's head and hands would look that big next to Andre's. Actually that seems to be the case with a lot of the composites people put together.
DMWDRUMZ said on 19/Nov/19
Everyone can google the image Josey is talking about. At first glance, it is hard to take that picture as an indicator of reality. To me it looks like it is not to scale. I do think Kiel was the taller man, but why would one what to use a picture of of two separate images combined, and possible not to scale, when the Andre Wilt pictures exist, and they were taken when the two men were ACTUALLY side by side. Just food for thought.
Everyone can google the image Josey is talking about. At first glance, it is hard to take that picture as an indicator of reality. To me it looks like it is not to scale. I do think Kiel was the taller man, but why would one what to use a picture of of two separate images combined, and possible not to scale, when the Andre Wilt pictures exist, and they were taken when the two men were ACTUALLY side by side. Just food for thought.
Halb said on 18/Nov/19
THe ceiling lines in the Wilt/André favour Wilt, that can be clearly seen, and even without taking that and André's huge heels into consideration, Wilt edges out André.
THe ceiling lines in the Wilt/André favour Wilt, that can be clearly seen, and even without taking that and André's huge heels into consideration, Wilt edges out André.
GST said on 18/Nov/19
@Josey Wales: Take a picture of the picture with your phone and email it or text it. I’m sure someone will give you a phone # / email address.
@Josey Wales: Take a picture of the picture with your phone and email it or text it. I’m sure someone will give you a phone # / email address.
Josey Wales said on 16/Nov/19
Saw a Pic of the late Richard Kiel who claimed 7'2' for himself along brece shedley, Jim breaks and a young Andre the giant in wrestling gear. Andre looks atleast 3 inches shorter if not more. Unfortunately I don't know how to post it here..
Saw a Pic of the late Richard Kiel who claimed 7'2' for himself along brece shedley, Jim breaks and a young Andre the giant in wrestling gear. Andre looks atleast 3 inches shorter if not more. Unfortunately I don't know how to post it here..
Roderick said on 16/Nov/19
@Texas Tom
Dude, well said. Andre was 6'10.5" peak IMO, I'm not even sure he ever hit a full 6'11".
@Texas Tom
Dude, well said. Andre was 6'10.5" peak IMO, I'm not even sure he ever hit a full 6'11".
Big ed said on 16/Nov/19
Ye I believe he was around 6'11" at wm3 but that certainly wasn't his peak. I'd estimate close to 7'1 mid 70s. worst posture of any professional wrestler in history
Ye I believe he was around 6'11" at wm3 but that certainly wasn't his peak. I'd estimate close to 7'1 mid 70s. worst posture of any professional wrestler in history
Pdoggy said on 14/Nov/19
Shadows and lines don't lie. They do not have an agenda. The Andre Wilt pics with Arnold have been tilted in both directions you can see the difference when one person is taller than the other and how the lines are skewed and the shadows are skewed.The original pic is out there and shows Andre looks slightly taller because of his footwear advantage. Then because of that we have people trying to correct the photo by tilting it to suit their argument. Pics can be very deceptive.
Shadows and lines don't lie. They do not have an agenda. The Andre Wilt pics with Arnold have been tilted in both directions you can see the difference when one person is taller than the other and how the lines are skewed and the shadows are skewed.The original pic is out there and shows Andre looks slightly taller because of his footwear advantage. Then because of that we have people trying to correct the photo by tilting it to suit their argument. Pics can be very deceptive.
viper said on 13/Nov/19
As a little kid I remember him being billed at 7-4 but not 7-5
As a little kid I remember him being billed at 7-4 but not 7-5
Texas Tom said on 13/Nov/19
There is little if any proof that Andre ever reached the full seven feet. Shots with people of considerable height put him close, but not quite there, 6-11ish give or take a half inch. Standing next to Studd, Fuller, Frazier, Ladd and Wilt, he looks close, but not quite there.
There is little if any proof that Andre ever reached the full seven feet. Shots with people of considerable height put him close, but not quite there, 6-11ish give or take a half inch. Standing next to Studd, Fuller, Frazier, Ladd and Wilt, he looks close, but not quite there.
Njp said on 11/Nov/19
That famous picture of him and Wilt Chamberlain holding up Arnold, the size of the heels Andre was wearing. Then when you consider the difference in height between him and Hogan in the ring. I’d say peak was 7’, by WM3 he was 6’10”
That famous picture of him and Wilt Chamberlain holding up Arnold, the size of the heels Andre was wearing. Then when you consider the difference in height between him and Hogan in the ring. I’d say peak was 7’, by WM3 he was 6’10”
ken6-3 said on 8/Nov/19
All i know is Sotiris Gravas has a ADS, Andre derangement syndrome
Face it. Andre was 7' tall at one point and of course he lost height in his older years
I see you on here crying about kane, show and everyone.... You are 6'5". big deal
All i know is Sotiris Gravas has a ADS, Andre derangement syndrome
Face it. Andre was 7' tall at one point and of course he lost height in his older years
I see you on here crying about kane, show and everyone.... You are 6'5". big deal
ReturnofG said on 6/Nov/19
Peak 7'1.5
WM3 6'11
Peak 7'1.5
WM3 6'11
ASC said on 2/Nov/19
@ Nik Ashton: With 495 votes, I wonder:
1. Is 7’0” accurate thanks to the “wisdom of the crowd” theory, or
2. Is it skewed just a little because of the romantic notion of Andre’s height?
I can see either possibility.
@ Nik Ashton: With 495 votes, I wonder:
1. Is 7’0” accurate thanks to the “wisdom of the crowd” theory, or
2. Is it skewed just a little because of the romantic notion of Andre’s height?
I can see either possibility.
Roderick said on 1/Nov/19
@Pdoggy I think the quote was, "Andre was big. I believe he was over 7ft, was it 4 inches? Not too sure."
Seriously though its so easy to mistake a 6'10" guy for 7'0". Happens to my 6'10" friend all the time
@Pdoggy I think the quote was, "Andre was big. I believe he was over 7ft, was it 4 inches? Not too sure."
Seriously though its so easy to mistake a 6'10" guy for 7'0". Happens to my 6'10" friend all the time
Pdoggy said on 31/Oct/19
Question:
Why would Vince McMahon in the Andre bio say he was over 7 ft but not Kayfabe 7'4"??
Vince was the king of Kayfabe. Having him stand on a box etc.
Question:
Why would Vince McMahon in the Andre bio say he was over 7 ft but not Kayfabe 7'4"??
Vince was the king of Kayfabe. Having him stand on a box etc.
Undertaker Frank said on 30/Oct/19
Tyler Mane to me looked to me about 6ft 7 with Ali Baba Andre looked close to 2 inches one Mane
Tyler Mane to me looked to me about 6ft 7 with Ali Baba Andre looked close to 2 inches one Mane
ETLS said on 28/Oct/19
In my opinion, definately looks legit near 6'11-7 ft in the 70s. With peak 6'5 hogan in 1980s he looks 6'10 range. His last days are around 6'9 as seen with 6'8 Tyler Mane during his match in Japan.
In my opinion, definately looks legit near 6'11-7 ft in the 70s. With peak 6'5 hogan in 1980s he looks 6'10 range. His last days are around 6'9 as seen with 6'8 Tyler Mane during his match in Japan.
JT said on 27/Oct/19
Halb said on 25/Oct/19
André was maybe 2 inches shorter there. He has bigger heels, the picture is angled (look at the floor ceiling) and Wilt was measured at both 7'1 and 7'½.
This is with the photo straightened Click Here and where the top of Wilt's head is under the wig Click Here
Halb said on 25/Oct/19
André was maybe 2 inches shorter there. He has bigger heels, the picture is angled (look at the floor ceiling) and Wilt was measured at both 7'1 and 7'½.
This is with the photo straightened Click Here and where the top of Wilt's head is under the wig Click Here
Halb said on 25/Oct/19
André was maybe 2 inches shorter there. He has bigger heels, the picture is angled (look at the floor ceiling) and Wilt was measured at both 7'1 and 7'½.
André was maybe 2 inches shorter there. He has bigger heels, the picture is angled (look at the floor ceiling) and Wilt was measured at both 7'1 and 7'½.
Undertaker Frank said on 24/Oct/19
I had seen a picture many years ago of Andre & Wilt in street clothes in a Magazine
Wilt had Andre by atleast 2 inches A guy i knew showed me the picture and i was shocked because @ that time i believed Andre was 7ft 4 I wish i could contact this guy and ask him what Magazine that was in!!
I dont blame anyone who dont believe me but its 100% true
I had seen a picture many years ago of Andre & Wilt in street clothes in a Magazine
Wilt had Andre by atleast 2 inches A guy i knew showed me the picture and i was shocked because @ that time i believed Andre was 7ft 4 I wish i could contact this guy and ask him what Magazine that was in!!
I dont blame anyone who dont believe me but its 100% true
aaronius said on 23/Oct/19
Forgotmyname,
andre wasnt 2 inches horter than Wilt, yoru estimates are way off, when they are equidistant from the camera, they very nearly the same height, and Wilt is verified legit 7'1". Wilt may have a height advantage of half an inch,
Click Here
Click Here
Forgotmyname,
andre wasnt 2 inches horter than Wilt, yoru estimates are way off, when they are equidistant from the camera, they very nearly the same height, and Wilt is verified legit 7'1". Wilt may have a height advantage of half an inch,
Click Here
Click Here
aaronius said on 23/Oct/19
ASC , Andre's billing were all over the place in Europe, ranging from 210cm to 218cm. he was already much bigger than any other wrestlers at the time, and measurements in meters meant very little to the American market, so there was no need to re-measure him at each promotion/event. Andre continued to grow well into his Mid to late 20's though, and Rob's number is pretty close to the money. I've argued that he was likely closer to 214 cm at his peak in the late 70's, but alas, we may never know. Japanese medical exams have him at 214cm, and that is why i use that figure, but alas, the family of Andre wont release his medical records to confirm.
ASC , Andre's billing were all over the place in Europe, ranging from 210cm to 218cm. he was already much bigger than any other wrestlers at the time, and measurements in meters meant very little to the American market, so there was no need to re-measure him at each promotion/event. Andre continued to grow well into his Mid to late 20's though, and Rob's number is pretty close to the money. I've argued that he was likely closer to 214 cm at his peak in the late 70's, but alas, we may never know. Japanese medical exams have him at 214cm, and that is why i use that figure, but alas, the family of Andre wont release his medical records to confirm.
jron said on 23/Oct/19
i'd say between 7'1-6'10 he was that tall. would you agree rob?
i'd say between 7'1-6'10 he was that tall. would you agree rob?
ASC said on 19/Oct/19
1968 match: Click Here
Sounds like the French broadcaster calls André 2.11 meters (a good 6’11”). If I’m translating the weight right, 144 kg (317). André would be 21 or 22 at the time.
1968 match: Click Here
Sounds like the French broadcaster calls André 2.11 meters (a good 6’11”). If I’m translating the weight right, 144 kg (317). André would be 21 or 22 at the time.
Roderick said on 19/Oct/19
@Andre LOL yeah, it seems that way on every page. But sometimes certain people don't have a page on CH, so we just talk about them on normal pages. Sometimes talking about one person's height can help us learn about anothers.
But I'm not sure how Lebron James can help with Andre.
Something like talking about Kane's height on Takers page can help though.
@Andre LOL yeah, it seems that way on every page. But sometimes certain people don't have a page on CH, so we just talk about them on normal pages. Sometimes talking about one person's height can help us learn about anothers.
But I'm not sure how Lebron James can help with Andre.
Something like talking about Kane's height on Takers page can help though.
Andretg said on 16/Oct/19
I believe this is Andre the giant's page. We are roaming far into the weeds with basketball players heights.
Just my opinion
I believe this is Andre the giant's page. We are roaming far into the weeds with basketball players heights.
Just my opinion
Canson said on 15/Oct/19
@Viper: that one is all over the place. 6’8, 6’7 the same year then 6’8.25. I agree he isn’t 6’8” more than likely sans a morning measurement. Maybe more Lebron’s height if he is 6’7.5” early morning but to tel you the truth it wouldn’t surprise me if Lebron edged him slightly. I don’t buy over 6’7” either for taytum and I’m wondering now is the upper 6’6 range weak 6’7” range possible? Jaylen brown is around 6’5” if I had to guess afternoon height. Wouldn’t surprise me if he fell slightly under that mark if he was only 6’5.25 at the combine. Very possible his 6’5.5 was rounded up this year. But I think 6’5” is where he would be tops
@Viper: that one is all over the place. 6’8, 6’7 the same year then 6’8.25. I agree he isn’t 6’8” more than likely sans a morning measurement. Maybe more Lebron’s height if he is 6’7.5” early morning but to tel you the truth it wouldn’t surprise me if Lebron edged him slightly. I don’t buy over 6’7” either for taytum and I’m wondering now is the upper 6’6 range weak 6’7” range possible? Jaylen brown is around 6’5” if I had to guess afternoon height. Wouldn’t surprise me if he fell slightly under that mark if he was only 6’5.25 at the combine. Very possible his 6’5.5 was rounded up this year. But I think 6’5” is where he would be tops
Mikey97 said on 14/Oct/19
@Riccardo 5'7"
Andre said he was 6'10" and 309 pounds in that second clip I think, there was a translation on the HBO documentary for that clip.
He might have grown to 6'11" at his tallest
@Riccardo 5'7"
Andre said he was 6'10" and 309 pounds in that second clip I think, there was a translation on the HBO documentary for that clip.
He might have grown to 6'11" at his tallest
Canson said on 14/Oct/19
@JT: the other variable in addition to validity is time of day. I guess one can consider a morning measurement a valid measurement but site standards are afternoon. For me Personally I go with afternoon as well. Rob starts it at 5 hours out of bed which is 1/8” above afternoon for most. So I wake to 6’5” more precisely 195.7cm and measure 6’4.25 or a hair over 193.6 to 193.8cm depending on the day. I never claim 6’5” i round down to 6’4”.
@JT: the other variable in addition to validity is time of day. I guess one can consider a morning measurement a valid measurement but site standards are afternoon. For me Personally I go with afternoon as well. Rob starts it at 5 hours out of bed which is 1/8” above afternoon for most. So I wake to 6’5” more precisely 195.7cm and measure 6’4.25 or a hair over 193.6 to 193.8cm depending on the day. I never claim 6’5” i round down to 6’4”.
Canson said on 14/Oct/19
@Manson: if I had to bet
6’8.75 Simmons
6’11.25 Embiid maybe even 6’11
@Viper: when did Tatum get measured? I don’t remember him attending the combine
@Manson: if I had to bet
6’8.75 Simmons
6’11.25 Embiid maybe even 6’11
@Viper: when did Tatum get measured? I don’t remember him attending the combine
viper said on 13/Oct/19
Tatum is 6-7, not 6-8.
He didn't grow
Tatum is 6-7, not 6-8.
He didn't grow
JT said on 12/Oct/19
manson said on 11/Oct/19
Jt embiid afro is misleading Click Here
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Embiid would still be significantly taller w/o the afro Click Here
Back to Andre as this is his page Click Here Jason Tatum just measured 6’8” w/o shoes, although I don’t know how much faith we can put in some of these new NBA measurements
manson said on 11/Oct/19
Jt embiid afro is misleading Click Here
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Embiid would still be significantly taller w/o the afro Click Here
Back to Andre as this is his page Click Here Jason Tatum just measured 6’8” w/o shoes, although I don’t know how much faith we can put in some of these new NBA measurements
Canson said on 11/Oct/19
@Sotiris: I have Commish Silver at 190cm and Simmons at 204-206. 6’8.75-6’9” if he really measured that. 6’9.5 sounds fishy like they wanted to keep him 6’10”. He really looks a weak 6’9” to me. He’s nowhere near Embiid.
@Sotiris: I have Commish Silver at 190cm and Simmons at 204-206. 6’8.75-6’9” if he really measured that. 6’9.5 sounds fishy like they wanted to keep him 6’10”. He really looks a weak 6’9” to me. He’s nowhere near Embiid.
manson said on 11/Oct/19
Jt embiid afro is misleading Click Here
i think emmbiid is max 3 inches taller than simmosn.
Ben simmons 6.9 at low
Embiid 6.11 3/4
Jt embiid afro is misleading Click Here
i think emmbiid is max 3 inches taller than simmosn.
Ben simmons 6.9 at low
Embiid 6.11 3/4
Canson said on 11/Oct/19
@JT: I didn’t see it mentioning that they were “measured” then. If you can find it please let me know. It just said that the combine events began then that day. But it didn’t explicitly mention the measurements. That’s when it opened to the public. The measurements aren’t open to the public necessarily. I understand what you’re saying but if you’re gonna tell me that then we also can’t assume that they are lows being it’s said before in an article that they do that early morning. And to add, players know that laying down makes them taller as Christian and I both said on Big shows page. That’s what Green likely did here (see the bench and iPod on the bench next to him). Rob seems to understand he did too which is why he only gave him 6’5.25”
As for Embiid and Simmons, I could surely agree with you on that but may be the angle. I’ve seen some pics where they look much closer. They could look less than 3 in one at least. But I would’ve actually thought 3-3.5 before I saw this.
As for Obama, he looks like he’s lost height today. Most here agree. Probably not much though. Just a weak 6’1”. Looking at Draymond with Kobe, they are extremely close in height. Green wouldn’t be 6’5 3/4 with him. Maybe what Rob lists him that’s it.
As for Kerr he is exaggerating both. He’s not 6’2.5 and he’s not 2” shorter. And Curry is that in shoes not barefoot. He’s not as tall as Westbrook. Alvin Gentry also said Green is closer to 6’5” than 6’6”
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@JT: I didn’t see it mentioning that they were “measured” then. If you can find it please let me know. It just said that the combine events began then that day. But it didn’t explicitly mention the measurements. That’s when it opened to the public. The measurements aren’t open to the public necessarily. I understand what you’re saying but if you’re gonna tell me that then we also can’t assume that they are lows being it’s said before in an article that they do that early morning. And to add, players know that laying down makes them taller as Christian and I both said on Big shows page. That’s what Green likely did here (see the bench and iPod on the bench next to him). Rob seems to understand he did too which is why he only gave him 6’5.25”
As for Embiid and Simmons, I could surely agree with you on that but may be the angle. I’ve seen some pics where they look much closer. They could look less than 3 in one at least. But I would’ve actually thought 3-3.5 before I saw this.
As for Obama, he looks like he’s lost height today. Most here agree. Probably not much though. Just a weak 6’1”. Looking at Draymond with Kobe, they are extremely close in height. Green wouldn’t be 6’5 3/4 with him. Maybe what Rob lists him that’s it.
As for Kerr he is exaggerating both. He’s not 6’2.5 and he’s not 2” shorter. And Curry is that in shoes not barefoot. He’s not as tall as Westbrook. Alvin Gentry also said Green is closer to 6’5” than 6’6”
Click Here
Click Here
Canson said on 11/Oct/19
@JT: I didn’t see it mentioning that they were “measured” then. If you can find it please let me know. It just said that the combine events began then that day. But it didn’t explicitly mention the measurements. That’s when it opened to the public. The measurements aren’t open to the public necessarily. I understand what you’re saying but if you’re gonna tell me that then we also can’t assume that they are lows being it’s said before in an article that they do that early morning. And to add, players know that laying down makes them taller as Christian and I both said on Big shows page. That’s what Green likely did here (see the bench and iPod on the bench next to him). Rob seems to understand he did too which is why he only gave him 6’5.25”
As for Obama, he looks like he’s lost height today. Most here agree. Probably not much though. Just a weak 6’1”. Looking at Draymond with Kobe, they are extremely close in height. Green wouldn’t be 6’5 3/4 with him. Maybe what Rob lists him that’s it.
As for Kerr he is exaggerating both. He’s not 6’2.5 and he’s not 2” shorter. And Curry is that in shoes not barefoot. He’s not as tall as Westbrook. Alvin Gentry also said Green is closer to 6’5” than 6’6”
Click Here
@JT: I didn’t see it mentioning that they were “measured” then. If you can find it please let me know. It just said that the combine events began then that day. But it didn’t explicitly mention the measurements. That’s when it opened to the public. The measurements aren’t open to the public necessarily. I understand what you’re saying but if you’re gonna tell me that then we also can’t assume that they are lows being it’s said before in an article that they do that early morning. And to add, players know that laying down makes them taller as Christian and I both said on Big shows page. That’s what Green likely did here (see the bench and iPod on the bench next to him). Rob seems to understand he did too which is why he only gave him 6’5.25”
As for Obama, he looks like he’s lost height today. Most here agree. Probably not much though. Just a weak 6’1”. Looking at Draymond with Kobe, they are extremely close in height. Green wouldn’t be 6’5 3/4 with him. Maybe what Rob lists him that’s it.
As for Kerr he is exaggerating both. He’s not 6’2.5 and he’s not 2” shorter. And Curry is that in shoes not barefoot. He’s not as tall as Westbrook. Alvin Gentry also said Green is closer to 6’5” than 6’6”
Click Here
Canson said on 11/Oct/19
@JT: I didn’t see it mentioning that they were “measured” then. If you can find it please let me know. It just said that the combine events began then that day. But it didn’t explicitly mention the measurements. That’s when it opened to the public. The measurements aren’t open to the public necessarily. I understand what you’re saying but if you’re gonna tell me that then we also can’t assume that they are lows being it’s said before in an article that they do that early morning. And to add, players know that laying down makes them taller as Christian and I both said on Big shows page. That’s what Green likely did here (see the bench and iPod on the bench next to him). Rob seems to understand he did which is why he only gave him 6’5.25”
As for Obama, he looks like he’s lost height today. Most here agree. Probably not much though. Just a weak 6’1”. Looking at Draymond with Kobe, they are extremely close in height. Green wouldn’t be 6’5 3/4 with him. Maybe what Rob lists him that’s it.
As for Kerr he is exaggerating both. He’s not 6’2.5 and he’s not 2” shorter. And Curry is that in shoes not barefoot. He’s not as tall as Westbrook. Alvin Gentry also said Green is closer to 6’5” than 6’6”
Click Here
@JT: I didn’t see it mentioning that they were “measured” then. If you can find it please let me know. It just said that the combine events began then that day. But it didn’t explicitly mention the measurements. That’s when it opened to the public. The measurements aren’t open to the public necessarily. I understand what you’re saying but if you’re gonna tell me that then we also can’t assume that they are lows being it’s said before in an article that they do that early morning. And to add, players know that laying down makes them taller as Christian and I both said on Big shows page. That’s what Green likely did here (see the bench and iPod on the bench next to him). Rob seems to understand he did which is why he only gave him 6’5.25”
As for Obama, he looks like he’s lost height today. Most here agree. Probably not much though. Just a weak 6’1”. Looking at Draymond with Kobe, they are extremely close in height. Green wouldn’t be 6’5 3/4 with him. Maybe what Rob lists him that’s it.
As for Kerr he is exaggerating both. He’s not 6’2.5 and he’s not 2” shorter. And Curry is that in shoes not barefoot. He’s not as tall as Westbrook. Alvin Gentry also said Green is closer to 6’5” than 6’6”
Click Here
Canson said on 11/Oct/19
@JT: I didn’t see it mentioning that they were measured then. It just said that the combine events began then. But it didn’t explicitly mention the measurements. The measurements aren’t open to the public necessarily
@JT: I didn’t see it mentioning that they were measured then. It just said that the combine events began then. But it didn’t explicitly mention the measurements. The measurements aren’t open to the public necessarily
JT said on 11/Oct/19
Canson, Embiid has the Andre afro effect going on but unless his head stops at his hairline a la Herman Munster, the height difference over Simmons is at least 3 inches and probably more. Click Here Simmons is a little closer to the camera too.
I haven’t seen any official listing of Draymond Green at 6’5” flat. Based on this Click Here he’s about the same height he measured at in the 2012 combine (6’5 ¾”) Steph Curry just claimed he measured 6’2 ¾” if we are going to rely on the “official” listings. Steve Kerr claims he (Kerr) is currently 6’2 ½ and Green is around 2 inches taller so Kerr is obviously wrong on Green’s height and probably his own Click Here
Obama’s height (6’1”) is one that basically everyone agrees on and what’s curious is why just about every NBA player who has a combine height never looks shorter than that combine height when standing next to him. I can’t think of anyone off the top of my head who did.
Re: Tacko Fall, an article about his combine measurement mentioned other players entering the draft being measured “earlier in the day”, which logically implies Fall was measured later in the day.
Canson, Embiid has the Andre afro effect going on but unless his head stops at his hairline a la Herman Munster, the height difference over Simmons is at least 3 inches and probably more. Click Here Simmons is a little closer to the camera too.
I haven’t seen any official listing of Draymond Green at 6’5” flat. Based on this Click Here he’s about the same height he measured at in the 2012 combine (6’5 ¾”) Steph Curry just claimed he measured 6’2 ¾” if we are going to rely on the “official” listings. Steve Kerr claims he (Kerr) is currently 6’2 ½ and Green is around 2 inches taller so Kerr is obviously wrong on Green’s height and probably his own Click Here
Obama’s height (6’1”) is one that basically everyone agrees on and what’s curious is why just about every NBA player who has a combine height never looks shorter than that combine height when standing next to him. I can’t think of anyone off the top of my head who did.
Re: Tacko Fall, an article about his combine measurement mentioned other players entering the draft being measured “earlier in the day”, which logically implies Fall was measured later in the day.
Canson said on 10/Oct/19
@JT: I actually agree with most of your post below tho. The NBA forced them into this so it’s likely the teams may not cooperate out of spite. Lonzo was only 6’4”? Interesting because that’s still how he looks with Magic. And see what I wrote about Liangelo on his page. The one reporter said they were the same height at 6’2”. That’s how they look next to each other lol. LaMelo if anything is 6’4 or 6’5”. He’s taller than Gelo today. Max 6’5” not more but possibly 6’4.5”. Maybe both he and Lonzo measure around 6’5 out of bed today
@JT: I actually agree with most of your post below tho. The NBA forced them into this so it’s likely the teams may not cooperate out of spite. Lonzo was only 6’4”? Interesting because that’s still how he looks with Magic. And see what I wrote about Liangelo on his page. The one reporter said they were the same height at 6’2”. That’s how they look next to each other lol. LaMelo if anything is 6’4 or 6’5”. He’s taller than Gelo today. Max 6’5” not more but possibly 6’4.5”. Maybe both he and Lonzo measure around 6’5 out of bed today
Sotiris Gravas said on 10/Oct/19
Measured 6'9.5" w/o shoes morning Ben Simmons w/ maybe 6'1" Jay-Z (2016)... Click Here
6'9.5" Kevin Durant w/ Jay-Z (2013)... Click Here
Simmons/ Embiid... Click Here , (Embiid in flip-flops) Click Here
Simmons in socks w/ Shaq (2015)... Click Here , (2018) Click Here
W/ Dirk (2018)... Click Here
W/ 6'3" Adam Silver (2016)... Click Here
W/ Dwyane Wade height comparison... Click Here
Interesting pic w/ Barkley... Click Here
Measured 6'9.5" w/o shoes morning Ben Simmons w/ maybe 6'1" Jay-Z (2016)... Click Here
6'9.5" Kevin Durant w/ Jay-Z (2013)... Click Here
Simmons/ Embiid... Click Here , (Embiid in flip-flops) Click Here
Simmons in socks w/ Shaq (2015)... Click Here , (2018) Click Here
W/ Dirk (2018)... Click Here
W/ 6'3" Adam Silver (2016)... Click Here
W/ Dwyane Wade height comparison... Click Here
Interesting pic w/ Barkley... Click Here
viper said on 10/Oct/19
Reddick was measured 6-4, supposedly
Reddick was measured 6-4, supposedly
JT said on 10/Oct/19
Click Here Probably before 1975 or 1976 as Andre's not in cowboy boots.
Canson, we can’t assume any measurement time unless it’s documented. Regardless, you have to question how serious some of these measurements really are and if the teams and/or some players are doing something fishy in response to this NBA mandate. I haven't seen anywhere that Harrison Barnes is now officially listed as 6'6" but he's clearly taller than the official listing of 6'6.75" for Doncic Click Here The few Maverick listings that I have seen do seem legit. I'm not surprised Deandre Jordan has an official 6'11" listing with the Nets as he always looked taller than what he measured coming out of college (IIRC 6'9.75").
There’s no way Embiid is only 2 ¼ inches (or only even 3 inches) taller than Simmons. Celtics officially list Gordon Hayward at 6’8” and he's not that tall. Click Here Celtics officially list Tacko Fall at 7’5” (shorter than his afternoon measurement a few months ago) and he said his official listing is wrong and that he is really 7’6”. I also doubt Dwight Howard legitimately measured a flat 6’9” either considering how he matches up to guys like Chris Bosh.
I stood next to Lonzo Ball when he was at UCLA (18 and listed at 6’6”) and he was around an inch
shorter than me (6’5”). I haven’t seen anything indicating that he’s grown since college so if Pelicans officially list him at 6’6” or close to it, that’s a B.S. measurement. Same goes if Pelicans list JJ Redick at 6’4” as I stood next to him getting on an airplane around 4 years ago and he looked 6’2”- 6’3” tops.
Click Here Probably before 1975 or 1976 as Andre's not in cowboy boots.
Canson, we can’t assume any measurement time unless it’s documented. Regardless, you have to question how serious some of these measurements really are and if the teams and/or some players are doing something fishy in response to this NBA mandate. I haven't seen anywhere that Harrison Barnes is now officially listed as 6'6" but he's clearly taller than the official listing of 6'6.75" for Doncic Click Here The few Maverick listings that I have seen do seem legit. I'm not surprised Deandre Jordan has an official 6'11" listing with the Nets as he always looked taller than what he measured coming out of college (IIRC 6'9.75").
There’s no way Embiid is only 2 ¼ inches (or only even 3 inches) taller than Simmons. Celtics officially list Gordon Hayward at 6’8” and he's not that tall. Click Here Celtics officially list Tacko Fall at 7’5” (shorter than his afternoon measurement a few months ago) and he said his official listing is wrong and that he is really 7’6”. I also doubt Dwight Howard legitimately measured a flat 6’9” either considering how he matches up to guys like Chris Bosh.
I stood next to Lonzo Ball when he was at UCLA (18 and listed at 6’6”) and he was around an inch
shorter than me (6’5”). I haven’t seen anything indicating that he’s grown since college so if Pelicans officially list him at 6’6” or close to it, that’s a B.S. measurement. Same goes if Pelicans list JJ Redick at 6’4” as I stood next to him getting on an airplane around 4 years ago and he looked 6’2”- 6’3” tops.
viper said on 9/Oct/19
IMO Simmons measured 6-9 3/8 rounded up to 6-9.5
IMO Simmons measured 6-9 3/8 rounded up to 6-9.5
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