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  Official Site of Spud Webb - NBA Slam Dunk Champ from the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings
Spud has delivered countless keynote speeches to corporations, youth groups and associations throughout his career and in retirement, and now inspires others to achieve their seemingly unachievable dreams regardless of the obstacles they face...
Spud's determination, ability and heart finally led him to finally achieve the seemingly impossible dream of playing in the NBA.
Spud's greatest achievement may be his stunning victory at the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Championship where he defeated many high-flying artists that were more than a foot taller than him, including Atlanta Hawks teammate Dominique Wilkins.
www.spudwebb.net   (475 words)

  
  Spud Webb tells local youngsters how to be successful
Webb, who had a brief 10-day contract with the Orlando Magic last season, said his NBA career is probably finished after seven seasons with the Atlanta Hawks, four with the Sacramento Kings and part of a season with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic.
Webb said point guard Doc Rivers told him to become a starter at point guard in the NBA, he would have to be able to shoot free throws because he would be handling the ball at the end of a game.
Webb fooled Valvano, however, and proved he could play college basketball at the Division I level, joining Vinny Del Negro as a two-year starter in the backcourt for North Carolina State.
www.texnews.com /1998/sports/spud0708.html   (807 words)

  
 Spud Webb Trivia - Spud Webb Facts - Spud Webb Notes
"Spud" is a shortened form of Sputnik, this nickname was given to him when he was a baby by his grandmother.
Spud played most of his NBA career for the Atlanta Hawks, but also played for Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic.
Spud Webb is most famous for winning the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
www.tv.com /spud-webb/person/30894/trivia.html   (219 words)

  
 Spud Webb - Moviefone   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
"Spud" is a shortened form of "Sputnik", a nickname given to Webb...
Spud Webb was a very quick guard who, despite his height, played 12 seasons in the NBA and became famous for his spectacular ballhandling skills,...
Anthony Jerome Webb (Spud) Position: G Height: 5' 6'' Weight: 133 Born: 7/13/1963, in Dallas, TX, USA High School: Wilmer-Hutchins, in Dallas, TX...
movies.aol.com /celebrity/spud-webb/75171/main   (120 words)

  
 Spud Webb
Spud Webb was a very quick guard who, despite his height, played 12 seasons in the NBA and became famous for his spectacular ballhandling skills, his jumping ability and his incredible dunks!
The legend says that Webb dunked for the first time in his life as a teen, when he was still 4-11 (1.50m)!!!
Webb played in Italy for Scaligera Verona during the 1996-'97 season, where he averaged 12.7 points in just 3 games played.
www.geocities.com /tzovas/nbastars/webb_spud.html   (186 words)

  
 Spud Webb: Reach for the Skies - Moviefone
Synopsis: Spud Webb: Reach for the Skies follows phenomenal basketball player and coach Spud Webb as he conducts an inspiring sports clinic for children.
Spud Webb: Reach for the Skies: Information from Answers.com Buy Now Spud Webb: Reach for the Skies Genre: Sports and Recreation Movie Type: Sports, Biography Director: Romell Foster-Owens Release Year: 1989 Run.
Spud Webb: Reach for the Skies Summary, Cast and Crew - Starpulse.com Spud Webb: Reach for the Skies movie Discography, Filmography, pictures.
movies.aol.com /movie/spud-webb-reach-for-the-skies/1033192/main   (164 words)

  
 Flying High by Spud Webb
It is written in the first person, so you get that feeling of sitting down and listening to someone tell their old war stories.
In typical autobiographical style, Webb tells of growing up in the Dallas area, his family life, his school, and his basketball development.
Webb went on to shock the league with his high-octane game, quickness, shooting, and leaping ability.
airjudden2.tripod.com /books/spud.html   (375 words)

  
 Spud Webb
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 Sports Forums - :: Muggsy Bogues vs. Spud Webb :: \\\ Wm. Presents \\\
Muggsy Bogues was the shortest player ever to play (5'3"), Spud Webb was the shortest player ever to win the Dunk Contest (5'6").
Spud Webb averaged 9.9ppg, 5.3apg and 2.1rpg in his 12 year career.
We could go on and on about what these 2 guys did at their height that was amazing.
www.sports-chat.com /forums/printthread.php?t=2134   (892 words)

  
 Spud Webb - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anthony Jerome "Spud" Webb (born July 13, 1963 in Dallas, Texas) is an American former NBA basketball player.
Webb did not play on his school team at Wilmer Hutchins High School until his senior year because "the coaches were giving the guys who were seniors the chance to play."
Twenty years after Webb's victory in the Slam Dunk contest, he helped New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson win the event.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Spud_Webb   (517 words)

  
 Sactown Royalty :: A Sacramento Kings Blog
You can't talk about Spud Webb without mentioning the fact that the man was short.
For four seasons, from 1991 to 1995, Spud ran the point for the Kings at Arco, averaging double digits in scoring every year, including a career-high 16.0 PPG in the 1991-92 season, his first for the capital city.
While Spud played well beyond his size during these years at Arco, the same couldn't be said for the Kings, who only broke the 30-win barrier once (in 1994-95), and were well-known for setting an NBA record for losing 43 consecutive road contests.
www.sactownroyalty.com /story/2006/10/2/24247/5493   (621 words)

  
 louisgray.com: Silicon Valley Blog: Tech, Sports, Politics and More   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
the greatest Sacramento Kings in franchise history, Spud Webb holds down the #11 spot, coming up big, despite the fact that at 5' 7", he ranks among the shortest NBA players of all time.
On a personal note, my most fond memory was of Spud Webb leading the Kings to an improbable victory against the much-hated Phoenix Suns and Charles Barkley on April 8, 1994 - which just so happened to be my 17th birthday.
Boxscore Here) It was an experience I'll never forget, and one where Spud Webb, made a big impression on us all.
louisgray.com /live/files/sactown_spudwebb.html   (153 words)

  
 NBA.com’s Favorite All-Star Memories: Spud Webb, 1986
Spud had one angle for his dunks: straight up and down.
Regardless, the point is that I vividly remember the image of Spud stretching every muscle and bone in his body to reach that rim.
Based on the Loomer-Seitler Seeding System (known as LSSS in some circles), the one and two seeds were consistently locked in on Dominique, Jordan, Drexler, and Johnson.
www.nba.com /allstar2006/moments_spud.html   (562 words)

  
 Spud Webb, vainqueur du Slam Dunk Contest de 1986 - Videos Sport - Kewego
Spud Webb, vainqueur du Slam Dunk Contest de 1986
Spud Webb est un joueur de Basket atypique puisqu’il ne mesure qu’1m70.
Bon meneur sur le terrain, Spud est surtout connu pour avoir remporté le Slam dunk contest lors du all star game de 1986.
www.kewego.com /channel/iLyROoaftYdT.html   (380 words)

  
 Movie Info for Spud Webb: Reach for the Skies on MSN Movies
Spud Webb: Reach for the Skies follows phenomenal basketball player and coach Spud Webb as he conducts an inspiring sports clinic for children.
Spud, who stands five feet seven inches tall, has competed against Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins, and won.
Spud defies expectation, and in this program, which features him in shooting, dribbling, and jumping action, Spud teaches kids that anybody can learn to play a good game.
entertainment.msn.com /movies/movie.aspx?m=118480   (100 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Reach for the Skies: Video: Spud Webb,Dominique Wilkins,Ron Harper   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Reach for the Skies explores the techniques and philosophies of this NBA superstar as Spud demonstrates his dribbling, passing, and shooting to a group of eager youngsters who seem utterly enthralled with his clinic.
The main focus for Webb is to show that it's possible for anyone to learn to play the game effectively.
There is a lot to learn from his coaching manifesto, but play close attention to the pathos of the player, because therein lies the true success of Spud Webb, a humble competitor whose ethic should be admired by all.
www.amazon.com /Reach-Skies-Spud-Webb/dp/6301659929   (460 words)

  
 Spud Webb Autographed "Slam Dunk Shot" 8" x 10" Photograph (Unframed)
Spud Webb was drafted 87th overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 1986 NBA Draft.
Spud was thought to be too small to play, but would end up playing for the Atlanta Hawks where he would lead the team to within one game of the NBA finals in 1988.
With his incredible leaping ability, Spud won the 1986 Slam Dunk contest over then teammate, and favorite Dominique Wilkins.
www.onlinesports.com /pages/I,MM-08PHWEB125.html   (218 words)

  
 Testimonials About Spud Webb - NBA Slam Dunk Champ from the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings
Testimonials About Spud Webb - NBA Slam Dunk Champ from the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings
Spud has beaten the odds and his story will leave you flying high!"
Never mind that everyone laughed at the idea, at the sheer absurdity of a 5'6 waterbug, challenging the giants of the NBA.
www.spudwebb.net /testimonials.html   (190 words)

  
 NBA All Star - Slam Dunk Contest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In his native city, the little Spud Webb (5-6 feet, 1.70 metres) won in a huge contest.
In 2006, 20 years after Spud Webb surprised the world flying in the slam dunk contest, Nate Robinson repeated the script.
Allen Iverson throw the ball to the back of the backboard, and Iguodala jumped from behind the baseline to catch the ball (avoiding at the same time to crash his head against the backboard) and dunking with his right hand.
inicia.es /de/allstar/slamdunk.htm   (1472 words)

  
 "Spud Webb aint got shiit on Nate" -Jamal Crawford - SOHH.com Global Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Got the vids from ISH, first vid is just them talkin, but this niqqa Nate in the 2nd vid...outta his mind.
I remember one time seeing fukkin' Spud Webb stand next to Muggsy Bogues and they were pretty much EXACTLY the same size...
Spud was about 5"7, he looks taller than Boykins, and Bogues was a flat out midget.
forums.sohh.com /showthread.php?t=619467   (745 words)

  
 Spud Webb Atlanta Hawks Authentic 1986-1987 Road Jersey
Spud Webb Atlanta Hawks Authentic 1986-1987 Road Jersey
Description of Spud Webb Atlanta Hawks Authentic 1986-1987 Road Jersey
Atlanta Hawks great, Spud Webb jersey from the 1986-1987 season.
mitchell-ness-jersey.dresses-shirts.com /Spud-Webb-Atlanta-Hawks-Authentic-1986-1987-Road-Jersey-CO1BZQS.htm   (161 words)

  
 Spud Webb `86 vs. Nate Robinson `06 - PokerTips.org Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Spud was cool and everything, but the things Nate Robinson was able to do was truly unbelievable.
That young man is a tremendous athelete, more of one than Spud was when he was that age.
His "made" dunks were great but reports from the people there live said it was just painful to sit and watch the billions of attempts.
www.pokertips.org /forums/showthread.php?t=29926   (292 words)

  
 lowpost.net: Spud Webb   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Royce Webb of the ESPN Daily Dime does a phenominal job of breaking down the last 37 seconds of last night’s loss.
Chat Room ESPN’s Daily Dime (Royce Webb) had these thoughts on why fans of these teams should be thankful.
Normally I post clips of spectacular dunks but today I’m posting a clip called “Spud Webb Dunk Contest Story” that includes clips from the year he won the Dunk Contest as well as some interviews with Sp
lowpost.net /personnel/spud_webb   (667 words)

  
 Spud Webb, vainqueur du Slam Dunk Contest de 1986 - Vidéos Sport - Wideo
Spud Webb, vainqueur du Slam Dunk Contest de 1986 - Vidéos Sport - Wideo
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 Amazon.com: Spud Webb 1990 NBA Starting Lineup: Toys & Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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www.amazon.com /Spud-Webb-1990-Starting-Lineup/dp/B000HVGA5G   (314 words)

  
 Mugsy Bogues + Manute Bol (4) vs. Spud Webb + Gheorghe Muresan (5) -- Dadaism 4 Life
Manute Bol wins, because despite how tall he is, he still has the smallest head ever.
goddamnit why did you have to put spud on gheorghe's team.
i love manute but spud is the man.
www.lightblueextra.com /forums2/showthread.php?t=6308   (297 words)

  
 BE LIKE SPUD!
Spud Webb
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T-shirt featuring a screenprinted image of basketball icon, Spud Webb, throwing it down in the 1986 Slam Dunk Contest.
Winner of the 1986 Slam Dunk Contest standing only 5-7, 135-pounds.
Reaching for the skies, Spud Webb overcame the insurmountable odds and inspired others to achieve their seemingly unachievable dreams.
www.mixunit.com /spudwht.html   (95 words)

  
 Welcome to SuperSpudsFun.com
This site is in a state of flux right now as I try to get all the data that used to be here into its rightful place.
The Webbs - a site with more information about the family behind Super Spuds Fun
Dave Lochner Memorial Softball League - this is the softball league that we are involved with as part of our church
superspudsfun.com   (229 words)

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