How tall were people from history? Page 5

Page 5 of 17: Rex Harrison to Lorne Greene. Rulers, presidents, athletes and stars who have died, with the height each is recorded at. Filter by the years they were born.

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Van Heflin

5 ft 11.5 in (181 cm)

Van Heflin is commonly listed at 5 ft 11.5 in (181 cm).

Born 1908 · 1900–1949

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Max Baer

6 ft 2.5 in (189.2 cm)

Max Baer is commonly listed at 6 ft 2.5 in (189.2 cm).

Born 1909 · 1900–1949

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Ronald Reagan

6 ft 1 in (185.4 cm)

Ronald Reagan was listed by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library at 6 ft 1 in (185.4 cm).

Born 1911 · 1900–1949

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Roy Rogers

5 ft 10.5 in (179 cm)

Roy Rogers is commonly listed at 5 ft 10.5 in (179 cm).

Born 1911 · 1900–1949

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Ben Hogan

5 ft 8 in (172.7 cm)

Ben Hogan is commonly listed at 5 ft 8 in (172.7 cm).

Born 1912 · 1900–1949

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Sam Snead

5 ft 11 in (180.3 cm)

Sam Snead is commonly listed at 5 ft 11 in (180.3 cm).

Born 1912 · 1900–1949

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Alan Ladd

5 ft 6 in (167.6 cm)

Alan Ladd is commonly listed at 5 ft 6 in (167.6 cm).

Born 1913 · 1900–1949

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