45K views · 240 reactions | Spud Webb - 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion Standing at only 5'6'', Spudd Webb became the shortest NBA Dunk champion in league history, defeating teammate Dominique Wilkins in the final round of their 1986 showdown and, together with Mugsy Bogues, gave a lot of hope for shorter dudes who wanted to play ball seriously. Still as inspirational as this was back then... | Open Court | Facebook

27M views · 10K reactions | 5’7” Spud Webb was a FOOT SHORTER than everyone else… DUNK CHAMPION!  | Shot Science Basketball | Facebook

On SPUD WEBB's birthday, we throw it back to his memorable victory at the 1986 Slam Dunk Contest! #NBABDay | NBA