Slam Dunk
The Shot That Changed the Game
From the Series Spectacular Sports
During the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany, United States basketball player Joe Fortenberry leaped into the air and stuffed the ball through the hoop. It was the slam dunk that introduced the shot to the professional game. But slam dunks didn’t become popular until years later. Today they are one of the most exciting plays in basketball.
Read about the history of the famous shot, the most memorable plays, and the top dunkers. Take a look at how superstars complete the iconic shot, and learn how game rules and equipment have changed since jams gained popularity.
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Author: Matt Doeden
Matt Doeden began his career as a sports writer. Since then, he’s spent more than a decade writing and editing children’s nonfiction. Matt lives in Minnesota with his family.
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Spectacular Sports
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Booklist
“A sports journalist and the author of many middle-grade books, Doeden weaves the facts into an enjoyable and informative narrative, illustrated with well-chosen color photos of players in action.”—Booklist