Frank Lentini

Francesco Lentini (1889 - 22 September 1966) was born in Siracusa, Sicily into a large family. He was born with three legs, two sets of genitals and one rudimentary foot growing from the knee of his third leg (which was all that existed of a conjoined twin). When his parents refused to acknowledge him, his aunt raised him but eventually handed him over to a home of disabled children.

In his youth, Lentini used his extraordinary third leg to kick a soccer ball across the stage, hence his show name, the Three-Legged Football Player. While his extra leg was several inches shorter than the others, his primary legs were also two different lengths. He was heard to complain that even with three legs, he still didn't have a pair.

At the age of nine, Lentini moved to the USA and entered the sideshow business as The Great Lentini. He gained US citizenship at the age of 30. He married Theresa Murray and they had four children.

Frank Lentini died in Florida in 1966.

External links

• "The Life History of Francesco A. Lentini, Three-legged Wonder" pitchbook pamphlet (with photos)
• Francesco Lentini - The Three- Legged Man (The Human Marvels)