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The Man With Three Legs - Lentini

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Lentini was born in 1889 in Rosolini in the province of Sirocusa, Sicily
 as one of twelve children. Technically, he was one of 12 and a half 
children. His twin brother, who consisted of a leg and a set of 
genitals, was born attached to Francesco’s spine. While he was billed as
 ‘The Man With Three Legs’, Lentini actually had four feet as a small 
malformed secondary foot protruded from his third leg. Thus in total he 
had three legs, four feet, sixteen toes and two sets of functioning male
 genitals. Furthermore, to complicate his life further, all of 
Francesco’s legs were of different lengths.</div>
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As a child, Lentini hated his extra limbs and appendages. Doctors 
determined that because of their proximity to his spine, removal could 
have resulted in paralysis. Lentini was raised by his aunt after his 
parents refused to acknowledge him and she, meaning well, enrolled the 
young Lentini into a home for disabled children. While there he saw 
children far worse off than he. He saw children who could not walk at 
all and he gained a new appreciation for life. Lentini not only learned 
to walk, he also ran, jumped rope, rode a bicycle and even ice skate. 
His time at the home for disabled children was an experience he quoted 
for many years as his major motivation.</div>
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In 1898, at the age of eight, Lentini arrived in America and became an 
instant sensation. He charmed crowds with his keen wit and sense of 
humor. He wowed audiences with his unusual agility as well. He had 
amazing control over his extra appendage. During performances Lentini 
was well known for kicking a soccer ball about with the strange limb. As
 he grew older, Lentini’s performances focused on his charming 
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He would conduct interviews while propped up on his extra limb, using it
 as a stool. He fielded questions ranging from his innocent hobbies to 
the particulars of his sex life. He was also often asked about his 
shoes. People wondered if it was difficult to buy shoes in a set of 
three. Showing his mental sharpness, he always revealed that he bought 
two pairs and gave the extra one to a one-legged friend.</div>
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His charm did not go unnoticed and a young lady named Theresa Murray 
soon took a liking to Lentini. The pair soon wed and together they had 
four healthy children. Lentini continued touring until he died at the 
age of seventy-eight in 1966. His career spanned over forty years and he
 worked with every major circus and sideshow including Barnum & 
Bailey and Coney Island. Lentini was so respected among his peers that 
he was often simply called ‘The King’.</div>
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The Man With Three Legs - Lentini

Lentini was born in 1889 in Rosolini in the province of Sirocusa, Sicily as one of twelve children. Technically, he was one of 12 and a ...