Clarkson published his series of three cases and named the syndrome after Poland in his article. Notable cases
TV presenter Jeremy Beadle (1948–2008) was known for having this condition. His Poland syndrome manifested itself in the form of his disproportionately small right hand. Olympic boxer Jérôme Thomas is also affected by Poland syndrome, as his left arm and hand are significantly shorter and smaller than his right. Thomas also lacks a left pectoral muscle. PGA Tour golfer Bryce Molder has Poland syndrome, with an absent left pectoral muscle and a small left hand. Several surgeries in his childhood repaired syndactyly on the left hand. Actor Ted Danson, famous for starring in the TV show Cheers, admitted he had the condition in 2000 to Orange Coast magazine and said that he was bullied as a child because of it. Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso is affected by Poland syndrome; he is missing the right pectoral muscle. Cricketer Lewis Hatchett was born with Poland syndrome. Australian Paralympian Mathew Silcocks is affected by Poland syndrome. Hailey Dawson of Nevada (born 2010) has a missing right pectoral muscle and is missing three fingers on her right hand due to the condition. She has thrown out the ceremonial first pitch at all 30 Major League Baseball parks, using a 3D-printed robotic right hand fitted for her by engineers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Actor Gary Burghoff, best known for the television series M*A*S*H, has Poland syndrome manifesting in brachydactyly on his left hand.
It was seldom noticeable throughout the shows run, Burghoff usually putting his hand in his pocket or concealing it under props such as the clipboards carried by his character Radar OReilly. English singer-songwriter Matt Goss has Poland syndrome, manifesting as a missing lower pectoral on his right side. References


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