Spud Webb was the first player under six feet tall ... Instead of trying to win the trophy with what Michael called "art form with the ball," dunkers started doing entertaining slams.

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 ...