The video says he’s from Chicago but my understanding is that he’s from Alton Illinois, just across the river from St. Louis.
Tallest Man in History – Robert Wadlow 8ft11″. Born in 1918, Robert is still to this day known as the tallest person in medical history. Video from 1936.
My grandma, who grew up in Illinois, met Robert when he was in his teens. He was very softspoken, but a nice guy.