Andre The Giant

About Andre the Giant

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Andre the Giant was a French wrestler and actor. Most famous for his size, by the age of 17, he had reached a height of 6’7″ and, as such, began honing his wrestling skills. Later, he moved to the North America and became one of the most popular wrestlers in the WWF. By that time, he had reached 7’4″ and 500 pounds. Unfortunately, his size caused him frequent health problems and he passed away in 1993.

15 years undefeated

41 liters of beer consumed in six hours. This earned Andre the tagline of the “World’s Greatest Drunk.”

$400,000 – Andre’s annual salary (about $2,000,000 in today’s money)

1993 – inducted to WWE Hall of Fame

520 pounds – Andre’s weight upon his death

"I know I have eaten more good food, drunk more beer and fine wine, had more friends, and seen more of the world than most men ever will."

"I love my profession. I know what I'm doing, I love traveling."

"Often when I go to home of people who have small children, the children will run from me, even though they have seen me on television. I understand why they do this but it is a sad feeling for me, even so."

"I use what God gave me."

"It's difficult wherever I go. They don't build anything for big people. They have everything for blind people, for cripple people, for some other people, but not for big people."