Posted on 03/26/2020 12:45:50 PM PDT by BBQToadRibs
Harlem Globetrotters legend Fred "Curly" Neal died Thursday. Mannie Jackson, who once owned the Globetrotters, confirmed Neal's death to The Undefeated's Marc J. Spears.
He was 77.
According to the team's official website, Neal made more than 6,000 appearances across the country from 1963-85. The Globetrotters retired his No. 22 jersey in 2008, and he was the fifth person at the time to receive the honor.
TMZ Sports provided a statement from Globetrotters general manager Jeff Munn: "We have lost one of the most genuine human beings the world has ever known. His basketball skill was unrivaled by most, and his warm heart and huge smile brought joy to families worldwide. He always made time for his many fans and inspired millions."
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Great story, Leni .. thanks !
For those who never got to see the Globetrotters, this film shows them at their best.
Those long shots by Curly were freakin' UNBELIEVABLE !
Thanks again.
Leni
I saw em in Wichita Falls Tx perform at a large mental health hospital in the 70’s
Those patients were beyond jazzed
Cool.
I forgot about the “softball.”
5.56mm
Never saw them play baseball. Wish I had.
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