Vince Carter is the only player to ever jump over another player on national television on his way to a dunk. This happened against France in the 2000 Olympic Games, where the victim was Frederic Weiss, who stands 2.15 meters tall. Frederic was completely upright when this happened.
How tall is the tallest player to play in the NBA?
The tallest player to play in the NBA was Manute Bol at 2.34 meters.
Where was the first football World Cup held?
The first World Cup was held in 1930, with Uruguay winning the final 4-2 over Argentina.
Who was the first footballer to wear red boots?
The first footballer to play in red boots was Liberian Georghe Weah.
How many spectators were there for Romania vs Peru at the World Cup?
Only 300 spectators watched Romania take on Peru in the 1930 World Cup, but they witnessed the first deportation in World Cup history.
When was a soccer player sentenced to 100 years quarantine?
In 1923, a Trinidadian soccer player was sentenced to 100 years quarantine.
Who won the first World Cup at 17?
Pele won his first World Cup at the age of 17.
How does an American football field measure?
An American football field is 120 yards long and 53.5 yards wide. The somewhat odd width measurement is due to the fact that when they decided in the 40s that the field should be wider to avoid injuries, they couldn’t make it wider than exactly 53.5 yards because Harvard University’s field is only that wide.