Clifford Thompson, the world's tallest man and Count Olaf, the Norwegian Viking Giant claimed to be 8 foot, 7 inches tall. He performed with several circuses and sideshows but also secured a law degree in 1944 from Marquette.
photos on this page courtesy of Becky Fehring
Clifford is shown in Ames with local residents, Earl Holdredge, Duane Smith, Tom Frazier, and Wayne Osburn.
This quarter demonstrates the size of a Clifford Thompson souvenir ring (1¼" diameter).
Read about other Giants and their Rings