The history of the slam dunk: from outlawed move to beloved highlight, Basketball
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Denny Crum's 1980 team embraced the once illegal slam dunk
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The history of the slam dunk: from outlawed move to beloved highlight, Basketball
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History of the Slam Dunk in Basketball
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