#31 Manute Bol – 7 ft 7 in (231 cm), Sudan
Manute Bol, an NBA legend, tied for the tallest player in basketball history at 7 ft 7 in. Born in 1962, he used his height for shot-blocking records before passing in 2010.
Bol became a humanitarian after retirement, building schools in Sudan. His athletic career proved giants could excel in professional sports.
