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Combining extensive research with vivid recollections from wrestling legends such as Hulk Hogan and film collaborators including Billy Crystal, Robin Wright, and Mandy Patinkin, this biography offers an in-depth look at André the Giant’s remarkable career and enduring legacy as a twentieth‑century sports and entertainment icon.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Box Brown
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