In 1983, Patricia Clarke made headlines when she gave birth to Kevin Robert Clark at Community Memorial Hospital in New Jersey. Weighing over 16 pounds, Kevin was believed to be the largest newborn ever delivered at the hospital—and possibly the biggest baby born in the state at the time.
What stood out just as much as his size was his health. Despite his remarkable birth weight, Kevin arrived in the world happy and thriving. His unique start quickly attracted national attention, with news outlets sharing his story and television appearances soon following. Kevin even appeared on Good Morning America and made a lighthearted cameo on Saturday Night Live, where his story became part of a broader cultural moment.
As Kevin grew, so did public curiosity. By age 12, he stood 5 feet 7 inches tall. By junior high, he had reached 6 feet 5 inches—earning him playful nicknames and plenty of questions. Known for his humor, Kevin once described himself as “five-foot twenty-one,” and when asked if he played basketball, he’d laugh and reply, “No, but I dominate miniature golf.”
Today, Kevin is 42 years old and stands 6 feet 9 inches tall. He leads a quieter life now, far from the media buzz that once followed him. A military veteran, Kevin shares his home with his Great Dane and his wife, who also happens to be six feet tall—proving that some things just run in tall circles.
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