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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Spud had no idea what the slam dunk contest would do for him, nor did he care. He wanted to play basketball, not star in a circus. He’d rather be remembered as someone who spent 12 seasons in the ...