Bernard Coyne
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Bernard A. Coyne (July 27, 1897 - May 20, 1921) Anthon, Iowa, USA. Coyne was about 249 centimeters (8 feet 2 inches) tall at his death in 1921; he was one of only a handful of people in medical history to surpass eight feet in height. His World War I draft registration card, dated 29 August 1918, lists his height as 8 feet. The Guinness Book of World Records stated that he was refused induction into the Army (1918) when he stood at a height of 7 feet 9 inches.
Coyne was not a victim of the disease acromegalic gigantism. He reportedly wore size 25 (American) shoes.
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