Globe Trotter Curley Neal Dead, 77

Didn't know he was a Houstonian. Enjoyed his cheerful antics growing up.




https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...y-neal-dies-77

Fred "Curly" Neal, the face of the Harlem Globetrotters for 22 years, died Thursday morning in Houston at the age of 77, the team announced on Twitter.

Neal, with his slick ballhandling skills, recognizable shaved head and playful banter, in 2008 became just the fifth Globetrotters player to have his jersey retired, joining Wilt Chamberlain, Marques Haynes, Meadowlark Lemon and Goose Tatum. His jersey was raised to the rafters of Madison Square Garden during a special ceremony.

That's sad and I hope he's in a better place.
I've watched him play. I was always amazed.

The Globetrotters have always been good clean entertainment. Curley Neal was one of the best.

Growing up, he was always my fav GT....very talented guy who entertained millions....