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. Director Dylan Mulick (Helen Believe) ...

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, ...

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 ...

"It was the passing of the torch" - Nate Robinson detailed how Spud Webb helped him win his first dunk contest originally appeared on Basketball Network. Nate Robinson had a decent NBA career, ...

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 ...

(Lola Gomez/The Dallas Morning News/TNS) Spud Webb looks up at interviewers after winning the NBA All-Star weekend Slam-Dunk competition on Feb. 8, 1986. (Paul Brown/The Dallas Morning News/TNS) Spud ...