What nickname was shared by Patrick Cotter O'Brien and Charles Byrne?
Patrick Cotter O'Brien Patrick Cotter O'Brien (19 January 1760 – 8 September 1806) was the first of only seventeen people in medical history to stand at a verified height of eight feet (2.44 m) or more. O'Brien was born in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland. His real name was Patrick Cotter and he adopted O'Brien as his stage name in the sideshow circus, claiming descent from the legendarily gigantic Brian Boru. He was also known as the "Bristol Giant" and the "Irish Giant". Another giant of this period, Charles Byrne, also claimed to be an O'Brien.
Alex Byrne (Australian footballer) Alex Byrne (21 May 1904 – 23 August 1975) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).