In 1983, when 24-year-old Patricia Clarke became pregnant, she had more than a hunch that her unborn child would be big.
She was aware that large families were in her family because she had previously given birth to one. Although, the sheer size of the baby she was carrying was completely unexpected.
Kevin Robert Clark was born to Patricia, weighing in at over 16 pounds—an exceptionally large baby. He set a record as the largest infant ever born at Community Memorial Hospital and possibly in all of New Jersey at the time.
Despite his remarkable size, Kevin was perfectly healthy, much to his parents’ relief. However, his size presented some challenges—he couldn’t fit into a standard-sized cot, and his baby clothes were far too small.
Kevin’s extraordinary stature quickly drew attention. His national fame soared after appearances on shows like “Saturday Night Live“ and “Good Morning America“, cementing his place as a memorable figure in popular culture.
Begin by setting a good example.
Unfortunately, Kevin wasn’t finished taking center stage just yet. He was 5 feet and 7 inches tall when he was 12 years old, according to the New York Post.
Upon entering junior high, he had grown to a height of 6 feet and 5 inches. He continued to develop more after that.
“There isn’t a day that goes by when someone doesn’t ask me how tall I am,” Kevin told the Post.
“I like to joke that I’m 5-foot-21. When people ask if I play basketball, I ask them if they play miniature golf.”
Today, Tom’s age is 40. His 6-foot-tall wife and Great Dane make their home with him; he is a former soldier.
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