16-Pound Giant Baby Made Headlines In 1983
A Record-Breaking Birth
In 1983, 24-year-old Patricia Clarke gave birth to Kevin Robert Clark,
a baby weighing over 16 pounds — the largest ever born at Community Memorial Hospital and possibly in New Jersey.
Though too big for standard baby clothes or a cot, Kevin was perfectly healthy.
Early Fame
Kevin’s unusual size made national headlines,
earning him appearances on Saturday Night Live and Good Morning America.
Growing Up Tall
By age 12, he was 5’7″. In junior high, he reached 6’5″.
“There isn’t a day that goes by when someone doesn’t ask me how tall I am,” he said.
“I like to joke that I’m 5-foot-21.”
Life Today
Now 40, Kevin stands 6’9″, lives with his 6-foot-tall wife and Great Dane, and embraces his height with humor and confidence.
His story continues to inspire smiles and admiration worldwide.
