After all, in that era, players often just dusted themselves off after suffering a sprained ankle or a bruised knee. However, ...
Spud Webb is renowned for being one of the shortest players in the history of the NBA. Standing at just 5'7" he shattered the stereotype that height is a prerequisite for success in basketball.
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 ...