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.
Glossary. Source notes. Suggestions for further reading. Index. Black-and-white and full-color photographs.
Title alpha Slam Dunk: The Shot That Changed the Game
Category Sports Middle Plus
Pages Count 64
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Basketball history. Slam dunks. Dunking (basketball). National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). US professional basketball players. National Basketball Association (NBA). Sports and recreation.
Trim Size 9" x 9"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2025-03-03
JLG Release Date Jun 2025
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Sports Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Sports Middle Plus
Sports Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
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