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My Take
Harold Miner is the kind of athlete I find quietly fascinating, the one remembered for a moment rather than a stat line. Two Slam Dunk Contest titles is no small thing; at 196 cm he turned raw vertical talent into pure spectacle, and the USC star once carried serious hype. I'm less interested in how long the career lasted than in what it proved: that a kid from Inglewood could jump as high as anyone in the country and make people gasp. Greatness isn't only measured in longevity. Sometimes it's the single unforgettable image, and Miner gave us several. I respect that completely.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Harold Miner
- Name (Japanese)
- ハロルド・マイナー
- Reading
- はろるど・まいなー
- Born
- May 5, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Boar
- Origin
- Inglewood, California, United States
- Height
- 196 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- High school
- Inglewood High School
- University
- University of Southern California
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Harold Miner born?
Born May 5, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Harold Miner from?
Harold Miner is from Inglewood, California, United States.
What does Harold Miner do?
Harold Miner works as basketball player.
How tall is Harold Miner?
Harold Miner is 196 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.