Fred "Curly" Neal, the dribbling wizard who entertained millions with the Harlem Globetrotters for parts of three decades, has died.
He was 77. The Globetrotters said Neal died Thursday morning in his home outside of Houston. "We have lost one of the most genuine human beings the world has ever known," Globetrotters GM Jeff Munn saidin a statement on Twitter. "Curly’s basketball skill was unrivaled by most, and his warm heart and huge smile brought joy to families worldwide." Neal played for the Globetrotters from 1963-85, appearing in more than 6,000 games in 97 countries for the exhibition team known for its combination of comedy and athleticism.
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