Max Palmer

Max Edmund Palmer lived from November 27, 1927 to May 7, 1984 and was an American actor and professional wrestler, known for his great height. Born in Pontotoc, Mississippi, he left Mississippi after high school to play for the professional basketball team Rochester Royals, and later worked odd jobs on his way to Hollywood. His acting career ran from 1952 to 1954 and included Invaders from Mars and Killer Ape with Johnny Weissmuller, along with guest spots on variety shows. After acting he became a professional wrestler in Salt Lake City, Utah, billed as Paul Bunyan, and in 2014 he was described as the second tallest professional wrestler in history. He became an evangelist in 1963, preaching across the United States as Goliath for Christ until his death from heart disease in 1984.