How Strong Was Andre The Giant?

Andre the Giant was larger than life, both in a figurative and literal sense. Born André René Roussimoff, the wrestler and actor was affected by a medical condition known as gigantism, which led to him being over 7-feet-tall and eventually made his heart give out. He may have looked like a stereotypical strongman, but how strong was Andre the Giant really? While he was known for being a gentle giant who didn't like showing off or using his strength to hurt people (with rare exceptions), there are a few examples of times where people learned about the man's true strength. Let's take a look at how strong Andre the Giant really was.