Spud Webb is renowned for his unbelievable dunking skills that captivated basketball fans around the world. In 1986, he achieved legendary status when he won the NBA Slam Dunk contest, outdunking ...

1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy winner, is the first player ever selected in the NFL Draft. The Philadelphia Eagles make the pick and eventually trade his ...

1986 — Atlanta’s Spud Webb, at 5-foot-7, wins NBA Slam Dunk competition. Webb receives a perfect 50 from the judges in the last two rounds to shock defending dunk champion Dominique Wilkins ...

On Saturday, four high-flying dunkers will participate in the 2025 NBA AT&T Slam Dunk Contest. This year's contest ... Highlight Reel," Clyde Drexler, Spud Webb, Otis Smith and Greg Anderson.

Today in Sports, February 8 - Spud Webb, 5-foot-7, wins NBA Slam Dunk competition, shortest player ever to win Feb. 8 1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy ...

the most anticipated and discussed portion of All-Star weekend itself is usually the Slam Dunk Contest, where the league’s high-flyers take center stage and put on a show for us. Robinson only ...

with three (2006, 2009 and 2010), despite being 1.75 m tall. Spud Webb, at 1.68 m tall, is the shortest player to win this Slam Dunk Contest (in 1986).

Few All-Star events in any sport thrill as much as the Slam Dunk Contest. The event features feats of athleticism, acrobatic moves, guest participants and often a variety of props. It's arguably ...