Just a simple number: 79.

A black-and-white family portrait from circa 1930s shows Robert Wadlow, an exceptionally tall man, standing towering over his family members. He wears a suit and holds a cane, while several children and adults stand around him, visibly dwarfed by his height. The caption below identifies him as the tallest man to ever live, measuring 8 ft 11.1 in (272 cm).