I finally returned to Marblehead to update my photo of Handless Jacques, but he is no longer handless! After his restoration, he not only has hands again, but they are huge! In light of this, my Internet sleuthing turned up no new name. Another past mention of it is titled Maître d’ of Marblehead.
So, if he indeed is not renamed, let’s hear some suggestions. I’ll start with Glad Hands Jacque.
Or, maybe I “Missed it by that much.” 😉
Anyway, the 32-foot tall statue is at the corner of Ohio State Route 163 and Harbor Cove. This “Handy Giant” of Marblehead was initially located in Marion, Ohio, where he used to stand in front of a sandwich shop.
The next time you’re traveling the North Coast, stop by 6020 E Harbor Rd. in Marblehead, Ohio, to shake hands with this giant. His cousin or twin brother, Chef Jacques, is in Bellville, Ohio, and is said to be the World’s Largest Bobblehead.
