1. 03-26-20 05:47 PM #1
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    Globetrotter's "Curly" Neal Passes Away

    Harlem Globetrotters icon Fred “Curly” Neal has died at 77 years old.

    The Globetrotters confirmed that he died in his home outside of Houston early Thursday. His cause of death has not been confirmed.

    A star with the Globetrotters during their heyday, Neal played in more than 6,000 games with the team from 1963-85.

    His ball-handling displays, shooting touch and infectious smile were mainstays at Globetrotters games as they entertained fans around the world in basketball exhibitions.

    Neal was born and raised in Greensboro, N.C. He played college ball at Johnson C. Smith, a CIAA school in Charlotte where he averaged 23.1 points per game. He picked up the nickname Curly due to his shaved head resembling that of “Three Stooges” star Curly Howard.

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  2. 03-26-20 05:50 PM #2
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    R.I.P. Curly...
    He and Meadowlark were the face of the team when I was growing up..
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  3. 03-26-20 06:02 PM #3
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    I like how globe trotters used to b a thing

    Today it's NBA or bust
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  4. 03-26-20 06:05 PM #4
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  5. 03-26-20 06:06 PM #5
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    Liked that guy
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  6. 03-26-20 06:13 PM #6
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    Was he ever on the scooby doo episodes?
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  7. 03-26-20 06:27 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by MinnesotaFats View Post
    Was he ever on the scooby doo episodes?
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  8. 03-26-20 06:31 PM #8
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    the globetrotters were a great group that made America and were pivotal

    unfortunately, groups today try to split america apart (democrats)
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  9. 03-26-20 06:34 PM #9
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    nowadays you can watch great editors like DUDE PERFECT do these things that obviously take hours and many many attempts


    I watched globetrotters live as a kid and it is still the best performance ive ever seen live...where you have to fukkin make the shot when called upon


    PRESSURE is a hell of thing, and that is missing from todays performances/videos
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  10. 03-26-20 06:37 PM #10
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    What did he die from? Boy could hoop but couldn't make to the big leagues.. Could do tricks with the b ball.. Made many kids smile..

    Peace out brother!!!
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  11. 03-26-20 06:37 PM #11
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    Was a true entertainer. Played to the crowd to make all enjoy a Globetrotter game and did it well. RIP
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    sad news RIP he was born here in greensboro nc.
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    why isnt THE PROFESSOR with the globetrotters?

    I bet he makes more on youtube
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  14. 03-27-20 08:00 AM #14
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    RIP...
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  15. 03-27-20 09:21 AM #15
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    Seen them perform many times. The new Globetrotters are a fun watch as well for the kids. RIP, 77 seems young.
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