1937

Robert at the tailor's

On January 5th, it was reported that Sol Winkleman tailored a new suit for Robert in Chicago. Sol said, "Well, I pitch and he catches. The tape measure, I mean. He slips it around his neck and lowers it down to me. Some fun, eh?"

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Robert the basketball star

Robert being the world's tallest basketball player was often reported during January. He returned to Shurtleff College to meet their basketball team and Coach Money.

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Robert sizes up

Robert was re-measured at the beginning of February. He was now 8 feet 6 inches, a couple inches taller than the year before. He gained 45 pounds to become 435 lb and wore a size 36 shoe... although it pinched!