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 baffled by ...

DALLAS — First thing Spud Webb did after learning he’d sub for Michael Jordan in the slam dunk contest at the 1986 All-Star game was fly to Los Angeles for the “Tonight Show.” For such a little guy, ...

News of the film having wrapped production comes 40 years after the athlete's surprise victory during All-Star Weekend. By Ryan Gajewski Senior Entertainment Reporter A forthcoming documentary film is ...

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 ...

Wilmer-Hutchins' Spud Webb notably won the NBA's slam dunk contest 40 years ago. Standing at 5-7, Webb was a big hit during the 1986 All-Star weekend in Dallas. Photos/Getty Images, DMN Files. Michael ...

A forthcoming documentary film is set to focus on Spud Webb, who became an NBA sensation in the 1980s for his impressive athleticism despite his short stature. The movie will feature archival footage ...

DALLAS — First thing Spud Webb did after learning he’d sub for Michael Jordan in the slam dunk contest at the 1986 All-Star game was fly to Los Angeles for the “Tonight Show.” For such a little guy, ...