"The Tallest Wrestler in the World"
SKI HI LEE
Robert Hayes Leedy
Height
6'8" (203 cm)
Weight
298 lbs (135 kg)
Born
February 9, 1921
Died
May 31, 1974
Age
53 years (at death)
Gender
Male
Birthplace
Pierceton, Indiana, United States
Nationality
American
Billed From
El Paso, Texas
WWE Debut
January 19, 1953
Retired
April 23, 1954
Biography
Ski Hi Lee was a towering brawler known for his immense height and rugged cowboy persona during the mid-20th century. Standing over 6 feet 8 inches, he became a household name in Stampede Wrestling and across international tours in the UK and South Africa. Though he was a major attraction in the NWA territories and Japan, his career predated the modern WWE expansion. He is remembered as one of the most intimidating heels of his era, often using his signature backbreaker to dominate opponents.