In 1983, a remarkable event took place at the Community Memorial Hospital in New Jersey. Patricia Clarke, a young mother, gave birth to her second child, Kevin Robert Clarke. What made this birth extraordinary was the size of the baby – a whopping 16 pounds! Kevin’s birth made headlines across the nation, and his size earned him the title of the biggest baby ever born in the entire New Jersey area.
Kevin’s parents were overjoyed that despite his extraordinary weight, he was healthy. Standard baby clothes and cribs couldn’t contain him, but that didn’t matter. All his parents wanted was for him to be happy and healthy. The media frenzy surrounding Kevin’s birth included mentions on popular shows like “Saturday Night Live” and “Good Morning America.”
As Kevin grew older, it was evident that he would continue to be exceptional. By the time he was 12 years old, he stood at an impressive 5 foot 7. And he didn’t stop there – in his junior high years, he reached a towering height of 6 foot 5. However, Kevin’s growth spurt didn’t end there.
Today, Kevin is a 40-year-old former military man, standing at an incredible height of 6 feet 9 inches. His shoe size is an astonishing 17. He jokes about his height, often responding to questions about it with a sense of humor. When asked how tall he is, Kevin likes to say he is “5-foot-21” and when asked if he plays basketball, he quips back by asking if they play miniature golf.
Living life as a tall person has its challenges, but Kevin doesn’t let it bother him. Questions about his appearance may arise frequently, but he takes it all in stride. He enjoys the advantages that come with being tall, and he is happily married to a wife who is significantly shorter than him. They share their home with their beloved Great Dane.
Kevin’s journey from being a record-breaking baby to a remarkable adult is an inspiration. Despite his extraordinary size, he has embraced life with humor and grace. And while he may turn heads wherever he goes, Kevin is just like everyone else – living life to the fullest.
