"Johnny Gee Former Pitcher, 72". The New York Times. January 26, 1988.("He stood 6 feet 9 inches, and was the tallest player in major league history.")
"Towering Expo". The New York Times. September 17, 1988.("Pittsburgh Pirate batters had to look up to Randy Johnson ... because at 6 feet 10 inches the lefthander became the tallest player to appear in a major league game. He is an inch taller than Johnny Gee, who pitched for the Pirates and New York Giants from 1939 to 1946.")
