Everything in the 3rd and 4th year of a BSPE is very important, especially the poli-sci coursework. You need to understand the legal framework of mineral rights and the energy industry's long-standing pariah status. This stuff is very country-specific but it really does matter a lot.
Full Answer. Earl Boykins, at 5 feet 5 inches, was the shortest player in the NBA from 2001 until his retirement in 2012. He is the second-shortest NBA player of all time, behind Tyrone Muggsy Bogues, who is 5 feet 3 inches tall.
Shortest Active Player. Currently, the shortest player in the Majors is Astros second baseman Jose Altuve who is 5'5. List of shortest active players (2012 MLB Season): While height is important and it's unlikely that we will ever see another 3 footer in the MLB there is an area where shorter players shine.