Spud Webb was used to seeing the greatest players in the league compete in the NBA Slam Dunk contest. In today's game, that's no longer the case, and the 1986 dunk contest champion has been ...

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 ...

Dr. J won by throwing down a slam from the free-throw line ... existed in the historical record for almost 40 years, Spud Webb's 1986 dunk contest performance still seems somehow unreal.

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 ...

A decade earlier, Paul Pressley who was more renowned for his defensive acumen than his offensive prowess participated in the 1986 slam dunk contest which was won by Spud Webb. In 1987 Johnny ...

On Saturday, four high-flying dunkers will participate in the 2025 NBA AT&T Slam Dunk Contest ... the "Human 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 ...

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 ...