Remembering Manute Bol and the favorite of many tall tales about him
(LA Times MLB)

When it comes to Manute Bol, there is as much legend and lore as feats and facts. The question of his age and backstory - he was born to a tribe in Africa and told interviewers he once killed a lion with a spear - and his 7-foot-7 height as the NBA´s tallest player were part of the lure for fans...