15 Documented Andre the Giant Stories Behind the Legend

Inside this ranking: 15 headline-making yachts, following the source's published order and reported estimates. Prices can change and should be read as editorial estimates rather than live appraisals.

• He Was Born André René Roussimoff in France — He Was Born André René Roussimoff in France. Roussimoff was born in Coulommiers, France, in 1946 and grew up in a rural family.
• Acromegaly Shaped His Adult Body — Acromegaly Shaped His Adult Body. Roussimoff had acromegaly, a hormonal disorder associated with excess growth hormone.
• He Trained and Wrestled Before the Giant Name — He Trained and Wrestled Before the Giant Name. Before North American stardom, Roussimoff trained in France and worked under other ring names in European and international promotions.
• Japan Was an Important Career Chapter — Japan Was an Important Career Chapter. Roussimoff wrestled in Japan from 1970 and returned across his career, broadening his experience beyond one American promotion.

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