Harlem Globetrotter Fred "Curly" Neal has entered into rest.
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RIP 
RIP
Man, RIP
don't tell me.
he succumbed to covid-19; correct?.
he succumbed to covid-19; correct?.
RIP
RIP.
He was one of my favorite Globetrotters, next to Meadowlark and Marques Haynes.
This should be a sticky.
He was one of my favorite Globetrotters, next to Meadowlark and Marques Haynes.
This should be a sticky.
Jesus christ the 2020 death tour continues
RIP
RIP
RIP
RIP to one of my favorite Globetrotters.
Wow. I can remember Curly, Meadowlark, and the Globetrotters playing at my HS when I was a Freshman. I actually got to interact with him for a couple of minutes. That shit made the rest of my year.
Curly, I appreciated you and the rest of the team. I've loved y'all forever. I hope your transition was with ease and while I will miss you sincerely, I will never forget you.
My sincerest condolences to your family, loved ones, and the host of friends and fellow fans which are surely countless.
I don't feel down...I immediately remember all of the laughs, joy, and sheer admiration over all of these years. I feel like a long time friend just left for a voyage and I hope you enjoy your travels. I wish you nothing more than everlasting peace.
I'll see you on the other side one day, my friend...
RGM
The picture in my Avatar is me only a couple of years prior to watching them play in person.
Very sad... this dude was entertaining as hell. Back probably pre-Jordan, I wouldn't miss a Globetrotters appearance on Wide World of Sports or whatever program aired their games on the weekend. Him, Meadowlark... Geese....
RIP
No one gets off this rock alive. I don't know if his death was caused by covid-19, but he had a long and Wonderful Life. He left us with memories of Scooby-Doo and so much more. May he rest in peace
Man fuck 2020. Why can’t we get the message Pence is gone? Trump? RIP man. Feeling some kind of way now. This year is legendary for all the wrong reasons
Fred “Curly” Neal, one of the best-known members of the Harlem Globetrotters, died Thursday at his home outside Houston. He was 77.
Neal was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, and played college basketball at Johnson C. Smith in Charlotte, where he earned all-Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association honors.
He joined the Globetrotters in 1963 and played for the barnstorming on-court entertainers for 22 years. He appeared in more than 6,000 games in 97 countries before retiring in 1985.
His shaved head that earned him the ironic nickname Curly, as well as his virtuoso ball-handling skills, made him one of the most recognizable members of the squad, along with longtime teammate Meadowlark Lemon.
“We have lost one of the most genuine human beings the world has ever known,” Globetrotters general manager Jeff Munn said in a statement issued by the team. “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.”
Legendary Harlem Globetrotters player Fred 'Curly' Neal dies at 77
Fred "Curly" Neal joined the Harlem Globetrotters in 1963 and played for the barnstorming on-court entertainers for 22 years.
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I used to hate getting dragged to the Globetrotters games but wound up having a good time as a kid!
RIP
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I had the pleasure of seeing Curly and Meadowlark in person at the fabulous forum. RIP to the legendary rock handler
R.I.P Freddy.... you're dribbling with angel's wings now.....
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Rip
Not one carry or palm. In today's game he would have been unstoppable.
Icon and Legend. RIP brother. Your impact remains underrated.
He deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
He deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
