Harlem Globetrotters Legend Curly Neal Passes Away At 77
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Thursday, March 26, 2020
ATLANTA, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fred "Curly" Neal the Harlem Globetrotters icon known worldwide for his trademark shaved head and charismatic smile passed away this morning in his home outside of Houstonat the age of 77.
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- ATLANTA, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fred "Curly" Neal the Harlem Globetrotters icon known worldwide for his trademark shaved head and charismatic smile passed away this morning in his home outside of Houstonat the age of 77.
- Between 1963 and 1985 - before the internet and cable television really existed-it was Curly Neal and the Harlem Globetrotters who first introduced the sport of basketball to millions of people around the world for the first time.
- Each honoree exemplifies the Harlem Globetrotters' humanitarian contributions and it's the second highest honor a former player can receive outside of jersey retirement.
- The Harlem Globetrotters are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 93 years.