John Hanson Craig, a.k.a. John Powers: The Kentucky Giant Fat Boy
John Hanson Craig (1855-1894) was two years old when, at a reputed 206 lbs, he took home the cash prize in P.T. Barnum's Bonny Baby Contest. Born in Iowa City, he moved to Franklin County, Kentucky with his family as an infant. In adulthood he was alleged to weigh over 900 lbs. "Fat Boys" were […]