Darrell Griffith record setting hops - Message Board Basketball Forum

Chalkmaze · 09-27-2009, 11:46 PM

At one point in time Darrell Griffith held the Guinness Book Of Word records title of having the highest vertical leap of a measured 48". Found some pictures, I thought I'd share.

In an international game in 1976, High School senior and future University of Louisville Cardinal great Darrell Griffith casually jumps over a Polish player , who happened to be in his way... (Ck out the Louisville Sports Scrapbook section tab at the top of the home page. Pic contributed by Charlie Springer at Card Game.)

I tried to buy this poster from a shoe store that was going out of business, when I was a kid. The guy told me it wasn't for sale.

Xiao Yao You · 09-28-2009, 12:02 AM

Too bad he couldn't hold Hansen's jock on the floor though. LOL!

Luigi · 09-28-2009, 09:57 PM

Those pics are amaizing.

Luigi · 09-29-2009, 02:15 AM

Top college dunker:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLIhMCl_uYE

Against LSU:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bAkaSw_sYY&NR=1

In the dunk contest (Hot Rod announcing):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WONXElKOPeo

Chalkmaze · 09-29-2009, 03:30 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FLmJdUtbgE