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6. Barron would not be the tallest person to serve.

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 08:12 PM

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Barron too tall?
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David Robinson stands out as a notable example of a 7-foot NBA star who also served in the U.S. Navy. Robinson's height was a significant factor in his early career, as he had to serve two years in the Navy before he could play professionally.

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Love This Line! ProfessorGAC Sunday #1

There's been a minor buzz canetoad Sunday #2

It's not that he's too big for vehicles - Ms. Toad Monday #16

Put him on a horse The Madcap Sunday #3

And make sure he's dressed in a nice, Kremlin Red uniform! hatrack Sunday #9

Barron would not be the tallest person to serve. Norrrm Sunday #6

If they drafted him he wouldn't necessarily have to go to war jmowreader Sunday #7

The only way Trump would agree to a draft misanthrope Sunday #8

Barron might not pass the physical. Norrrm Sunday #5

Off topic, but DoBW Sunday #11

I can answer one of the three jmowreader Sunday #12

Maybe his possible autism or being on the spectrum BigmanPigman Sunday #13

I don't think so jmowreader Monday #15

What he hasn't signed up already? tirebiter Monday #14