Curly was always one of my favorites among the Harlem Globetrotters, whom I watched on television whenever I got the chance, and even saw in person, one time, when they played a game in Raleigh, NC. God rest the soul of this great athlete and comic.
Friday, March 27, 2020
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One of my favorites too. Also saw him in person, can't recall when it was so long ago, must have been in the 70's. I think it was at the old Boston Garden.
ReplyDeleteAs you say, great entertainer and an amazing athlete.
Thanks to Curly for all the entertainment and athleticism! I can only imagine how many kids he inspired, and changed lives. RIP.
ReplyDeleteThey even came to my hometown (pop. 5300) back in the 1960's. It was a big deal at the time, and there was a packed house. Curly Neal and Meadowlark Lemon are the two I remember being the stars of the show. We had seen them on TV, of course, but it was still fun to see them in person. His dribbling routines were impressive.
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