What can be said about the great Andre the Giant that has not already been said. A true giant, Andre suffered from gigantism, which grew his body to titanic proportions. Well over 7 feet tall, Andre could have been a vicious bruiser in the ring, but he was one of the kindest, most gentle men ever in the sport.
    Andre was born in France and was spotted by a talent scout, who brought him to Canada to wrestle. Andre's size made him an instant star. He toured throughout Canada, including the Stampede area, and eventually into the States, where he would become a superstar.
    Andre lost to Hulk Hogan in a memorable match in 1988. At this time, Andre's health was deteriorating rapidly, to the point where it became difficult to move. Andre continued to wrestle for a few more years, then retired.
    Andre passed away on January 29th, 1993.

Vital Statistics:

Real Name: Andre Roussimoff
Height: 7' 4"
Weight: 400-500 lbs.
Hometown: Grenoble, France
AKA: Jean Ferre, The French Giant

Titles Held:

WWF World Heavyweight Champion
WWF Tag Team Champion
IWA World Tag Team Champion(Australia)
Australasian Tag Team Champion
NWA Tri-State United States Tag Team Champion
NWA Florida Tag Team Champion

PWI Rankings:

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Chronology:

1976:
    Andre appears as Big Foot in two episodes of the Six Million Dollar Man TV show.
    June: Andre beats boxer Chuck Wepner in the first round by countout in a boxer/wrestler match at Shea Stadium.

1980:
    August: Andre beat the Super Destroyer at the Last Tango in Tampa. Andre wrestles a series of matches against Hulk Hogan, drawing with him at the Superdome Spectacular in New Orleans, and beating him at the Showdown at Shea.

1981:
    February: Andre and Dusty Rhodes win the Florida State Tag Team Titles from Bobby Jaggers and R. T. Tyler. The titles go inactive later in the year.
    December: Andre is written about in Sports Illustrated, becoming the first professional wrestler ever featured in that magazine.

1985:
    March: Andre beats Big John Studd at the first Wrestlemania.

1986:
    April: Andre wins a 20-man battle royal at Wrestlemania 2, last eliminating Bret Hart.

1987:
    March: Andre loses to Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania 3. This event drew over 93,000 fans to the Pontiac Silver Dome and is still the largest draw to an event in North America.
    November: Andre competes in the first Survivor Series, forming a team against Hulk Hogan.

1988:
    February: Andre beats Hulk Hogan for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship in contraversial fashion. The count was made by the twin of referee Earl Hebner, who counted three even though Hogan's shoulders were off the mat. Andre handed the title over to Ted DiBiase. WWF President Jack Tunney stripped DiBiase of the title and puts it up for grabs in a tournament at Wrestlemania 4.
    March: Andre and Hogan wrestle to a double disqualification at Wrestlemania 4.
    August: Andre and DiBiase lose to Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage in the main event of the first Summerslam.
    November: Andre competes in the annual Survivor Series.

1989:
    December: Andre and Haku (known as the Collosal Connection) beat Demolition for the WWF Tag Team Titles.
    April: Andre and Haku lose the WWF Tag Titles to Demolition.
    Andre loses to Jake "The Snake" Roberts by disqualification at Wrestlemania 5.
    August: Andre, Akeem and the Big Bossman lose to Demolition and Hacksaw Jim Duggan at Summerslam.
    November: Andre competes in the annual Survivor Series.