Top 10 shortest athletes of all time (With Pictures)

Shortest athletes of all time - When we think of athletes, what is the first picture that pops up in our mind? A person with a muscular physique, straight gait, impeccable walking style, great stamina, and of course- tall height! More.. 10 most powerful machines of World War II (+Photos) Top 10 most friendliest dog breeds in history of the world (With Pictures) 10 celebs you didn’t know were muslims – Number 1 will shock you! Top 10 hottest female tennis players of all time (+Photos) But what if we tell you that there are some athletes who are extremely short yet masters at their game? In fact, these people are supposedly ranked among the shortest people on earth. In spite of their height, they never stopped themselves from creating path-breaking records and excelling in their respective fields. Below is the list of top 10 shortest athletes on earth. Top 10 Shortest Athletes of All Time 10. Frederick Ingram “Fanny” Walden Born on in 1888, this young English football player played at an international level in England. He started his professional career in 1909 after playing at several football clubs. Since he was 5 feet 2 inches tall, he was widely called as ‘diminutive winger’. In fact, due to his petite physique, people nicknamed him as ‘Fanny’. One of the best players in his league, he went on to win matches for his team. Though Walden passed away in 1949, he continues to hold the record for being the shortest footballer to represent England at a national level. Navigate using arrows below 9. Jack Shapiro SEE ALSO: 15 worst types of people in the world and their dirty lifestyle...

A professional football player with a knack for the game, Jack Shapiro was known as the shortest player of the National Football League. Regardless of his height at 5 feet 1 inch, he was determined to play the game and become a famous football star. There was a time when his father restricted him from playing because his brothers had broken their legs playing the same game. But this American man, Jack, forged his father’s signature on the injury release form only so that he could accomplish his dreams. Jack died at the age of 93. 8. Jim Bradford An Australian footballer to join the list of the shortest athletes on earth is Jim Bradford. Widely known as the shortest player to play Australian football, Jim was dainty at five feet. He never let his height turn into an obstruction for him as far as his career was concerned. 7. Tich Cornford Can you imagine a 5 feet tall young cricketer running around the ball and playing excellent wicket-keeping? Well, that’s Tich Cornford for you! Born in 1900 as Walter Latter Conford, this young English cricketer was later nicknamed as Tich by his companions because of his height. Cornford breathed his last in 1964. 6. Julie Krone SEE ALSO: 10 Best psychology tricks you can use to influence people

In 2000, Julieann Louise “Julie” Krone became the first woman whose name entered into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. This retired American Jockey who stands at 4 feet 10.5 inches is an accomplished horse rider who has won many races and has a list of accolades under her belt. Despite her severe injuries sustained during racing, she stands among iconic sports individuals and is an inspiration to many young women across the world. 5. Dylan Mark Postl (Hornswoggle) When you talk about professional wrestlers, you imagine people who are tall and beefed up. But, here is Dylan, an American midget professional wrestler, also known as Hornswoggle who created a tremendous buzz in the wrestling world when he made his debut in WWE in 2005. This 4 feet 5-inch man conquered the title of ‘The World’s Sexiest Midget’ and then went on to win a few other titles including the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. Apart from wrestling he also made appearances in films such as Muppets Most Wanted (2014) and Leprechaun: Origins (2014). 4. Lionel Giroux No matter what height they may have, wrestlers do know how to make their mark. Perhaps that was why Lionel Giroux, also known as Little Beaver, chose to ignore his detractors and went on to win titles. He began his career at the age of fifteen and wrestled to each big bucks. At 4 feet 4 inches, Lionel went down into history after he was roped into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. He died in 1995 of emphysema. 3. Eddie Gaedel SEE ALSO: 25 most evil people in the world - their evil deeds is what you need to see! (+Photos) Edward Carl Gaedel, standing at 3 feet 7 inches, may have been an American with dwarfism but despite that he was still renowned for participating in a Major League Baseball game. He was said to be the best golly and midget who played in a reputable league game. His death was mysterious, as reportedly, a stranger chased and beat him while he was on his way home. 2. Henry Franklyn Henry Braces Franklyn, a Canadian ice hockey player of the 19th century had a revolutionary style of playing. Standing at 3 feet 6 inches, he was still a remarkable player. He was excellent at his game and had all the best tricks up his sleeve. He was even the captain of his team who inspired his players by his determination and skills. 1. Aditya Dev SEE ALSO: 10 people who survived their execution - You will be surprised to see how they survived! (+Pics) At a stature of 2 feet 9 inches, Aditya ‘Romeo’ Dev was an exceptionally talented young man. Though he had dwarfism, he was still a brilliant dancer, entertainer, and body builder. He was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the ‘World’s smallest bodybuilder’ in 2006. People spoke highly of Romeo’s talent, and he also made many television appearances. He passed away in 2012 after he suffered from a brain aneurysm rupture. - Karen Menezes CLICK HERE to join our BBM Channel for faster updates TOP POSTS YESTERDAY Fashion trends for women to adopt in 2015 (+Photos) Top 10 fifth generation fighter aircraft (With Pictures) Actor Ernest Asuzu finally talks about turning to a beggar – See what he said! (+Pic) Questions you should never ask your man! – Never ever ask! Top 10 hackers in history of the world – See what they did! (+Photos) 20 seductive questions that can get a girl wet Top 10 black hat hackers in history of the world – You will be shocked at their evil deeds (With Pics) 15 Famous celebrities who are in the Illuminati (With Pictures) Top 10 massive physical transformations for movie roles (With Pictures) The long list of men Kim Kardashian has slept with – #6 will leave you in a big shock! The 10 Most evil medical experiments in history of the world – #10 will leave you in the biggest shock of your life!