 When Francesco Lentini was born in 1889 in Rosalini in the vicinity of Syracuse, Sicily, he had no knowledge that he would one day become a celebrity. On the contrary, in fact, his early childhood was far from easy and amusing. His parents, who had eleven children, refused to recognize him and he was sent to be raised by his aunt. Francesco Lentini was born with three legs, four feet, sixteen toes and two sets of genitals. His physical abnormality was caused by a parasitic twin. When doctors examined Lentini, they concluded that his third leg was actually part of an underdeveloped body, or incomplete twin, which was attached to his body at the base of the spine. Experts determined that the separation of the parasitic twin would be too risky and could end in the paralysis of Francesco. So Lentini had no other option than to live with his unusual physical abnormality. When Lentini was six years old, his normal legs were slightly different in length. One was 39 inches, the other 38 inches, but the third leg was only 36 inches and the foot on it was clubbed. His aunt sent him to a special clinic for people with disabilities. The experiences Lentini had there changed his life. There he met blind and deaf children and other youngsters who suffered from much more serious physical conditions than he did. He began to accept his third leg, which he hated until now. He learned not only walking but running, jumping rope, cycling and even ice skating. His experience at the clinic was crucial in providing the motivation to fight and live, as he said later. From that time to this, Lentini said, recalling that visit, I've never complained. I think life is beautiful and I enjoy living it. At the age of nine, Lentini emigrated to the United States where he began his brilliant career as the great Lentini, joining the Ringling Brothers Circus Act. He quickly became very popular and successful. His performances fascinated the public. He gained U.S. citizenship at the age of 30. His career spanned over 40 years and he worked with every major circus and sideshow, including Barnum and Bailey and Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Lentini was so respected amongst his peers that he was often called the King. Lentini had incredible control over the third leg, which he often used to kick a football across the stage. This performance gave him the show name, the three-legged football player. His charming personality and humor made him well liked among many people. He married a young girl, Theresa Marais, with whom he had four perfectly healthy children. Francesco Lentini, who became known as the three-legged wonder, died on September 22, 1966, at the age of 77. He was the longest living man with three legs in history. If you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up, leave a comment and subscribe for more.