Fred 'Curly' Neal, Harlem Globetrotters Legend, Death Leaves Fans Emotional
03/26/2020 08:33 pm EDT
Marcus Spears
Former NFL player Marcus Spears, who now works for ESPN, shared a little more information on Neal's death. He had his share of health issues over the years which could have caused his passing. The official cause of death has yet to be announced.
Dr. Curley 'Boo' Johnson
Fellow Globetrotter Curley "Boo" Johnson paid tribute to his friend on Thursday. He called Neal one of the most recognizable faces in the world which is hard to argue since the team would do over 400 shows all over the world per year.
Johnson C. Smith Univeristy
Neal's alma mater also paid tribute to him. He was a standout player for the school as he averaged 23 points per contest. He could have played in the NBA, but Neal decided to take his talents to the Globetrotters.
Orlando Magic
NBA teams also showed love to Neal as he was a big ambassador for the game of basketball. While Neal was with the Globetrotters, it's safe to say that NBA players during that time looked up to him because of what he could do with the basketball.
Selfie with Fan
This fan took a look back at the time he got a selfie with Neal. Anyone who follows the Globetrotters knows about Neal despite not being part of the team for 35 years. He made such an impact that fans of all ages looked up to him.
Nick Carter
Nick Carter was not happy about the passing of Neal. The Globetrotters legend was a basketball player Carter looked up to and his passing led to him getting the song "Sweet Georgia Brown" stuck in his head. For many, Neal is the first person that comes to mind when talking about the Globetrotters.
Message for Curly
This fan wrote an emotional message to Neal, thanking him for what he did over the year. Neal was good at making people smile, especially children, and because of the impact, he made on and off the court, there were some that loved the Globetrotters more than NBA teams.
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