Fred Curly Neal

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  In anticipation of their upcoming appearance, the Globetrotters sent Handles and the legendary Fred "Curly" Neal to the Police Activities Youth Center in Rockwood the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 22.
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  Handles also acknowledged a quiet, smiling man decked out in Globetrotter garb and standing on the gym's sidelines, as his mentor and friend — Fred "Curly" Neal, who played for the Globetrotters from 1963 to 1985.
  
  Anyone who grew up watching the baldheaded Neal play remembers an exemplary ball handler and classic clown who was immortalized for a generation of tube watchers when he and teammates such as Meadowlark Lemon were turned into Saturday morning cartoon characters in the Globetrotters' own series as well as on such shows as "Scooby Doo."
  
  Curly walked among the youngsters, signing autographs and shaking hands. He also took a moment to show a young girl how to spin a basketball on the tip of a pen.
  
  After the youngsters exited the gym, Curly noted the last year had been a reflective one for him, as his No. 22 was retired by the Globetrotters during a ceremony in Madison Square Garden last February.
  
  "It was electricity in the air," he said.
  
  He said he still enjoys sharing his love of basketball with young people.
  
  "It's in my heart," he said. "God gave it to me, so I try to give it back to the kids."
  
  As an ambassador of one of the nation's most famed African-American organizations, Curly said he was proud that America had recently inaugurated its first black president. He added that the Globetrotters actually played a game with Barack Obama recently and planned to give him a No. 44 jersey in recognition of his being the nation's 44th president.
  
  Meeting the famous and powerful is old hat for Curly, however. He noted, for example, that the Globetrotters played for Pope Paul VI in 1968 at the Vatican.

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  The team settled a similar suit with six other players, including Fred "Curly" Neal, who now works as an ambassador for the team.
  
  Neal, who lives in North Carolina and played 22 years for the Globetrotters, declined to talk about the lawsuit. Instead, he said he wanted to talk about the organization's positive reach.
  
  "We are a family show, and we provide entertainment for those 9 to 99," Neal said.

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  Fred "Curly" Neal, a 22-year member of the Globetrotters (1963-1985), and five-year veteran Eugene "Wildkat" Edgerson were both in the Twin Cities March 27-28 to promote the team's three scheduled shows at Target Center April 11 (7 pm) and April 12 (1 and 7 pm).
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  "Mr. Neal and I, as ambassadors of goodwill, are here to spread the love of the Harlem Globetrotters," Edgerson said of their two-day schedule that included the school and hospital visits.
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  "We try to catch the kids at an early age, in elementary and middle schools, because they will take the time out to listen when we give positive speeches," explained Neal.
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  "We always believed in our basketball, and comedy came second," said Neal proudly.
  
  After completing a stellar career at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the early 1960s, "I wanted to be a professional athlete," Neal said, "regardless of if it was the Globetrotters, the NBA, or what.
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  Neal was among five players who made the club in 1963.
  
  Although better known as a scorer, Neal, who regularly hit shots from beyond half-court and played in over 6,000 games, joined the likes of Marques Haynes and "Gator" Rivers as a show-stopping ball handler.
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  "I hope to be around for a few more years," concluded a smiling Neal, happy in his present role with the team.

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  Fred “Curly” Neal Inducted Into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame CIAA
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  Fred "Curly" Neal Inducted Into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
  
  Neal Becomes First NC Sports Hall of Fame Inductee From JCSU
  
  RALEIGH, N.C. - May 16, 2008 - Johnson C. Smith University alumnus Fred "Curly" Neal was among eight inductees at the 45th annual North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame held at the North Raleigh Hilton on Thursday evening. Neal became the 253rd member of the prestigious Hall of Fame and joins the likes of other HOF members from the CIAA such as Sam Jones (1969), Dr. Leroy Walker (1975), Clarence "Big House" Gaines (1978), Bobby Vaughan (1992), John McLendon (1994), and George Williams (2000) to name a few.
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  While at Johnson C. Smith University, Neal earned All-CIAA honors in 1961 and 1963. In his senior year, he averaged 23.1 points per game and led his team to the CIAA title. Neal went on to play in 6,000 games, over 22 years, with the Harlem Globetrotters. He traveled millions of miles, performed in 97 countries as a dribbling sensation. Neal continues to work with the Globetrotters in their Public Relations Department.
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  * Fred "Curly" Neal of Greensboro

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  CHICAGO (Oct. 28, 2002) Former Harlem Globetrotter and basketball wizard Fred "Curly" Neal will make a special guest appearance at the National Association of Realtors® booth during the REALTORS® Conference & Expo, Nov. 8-11, at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
  
  Neal, known for his infectious smile and clean-shaven head, will sign autographs and greet fans at the "Rendezvous Theatre," booth #1619, courtesy of the REALTOR VIP® Program, at the NAR Expo on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 1:30 pm. to 4:30 p.m.
  
  A magical dribbler and dazzling shooter, Neal captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of basketball fans around the world in his 22 years with the Globetrotters.From 1963 to 1985, Neal traveled millions of miles, performed in 97 countries and completed more than 6,000 basketball games.He is hailed as being one of the purest shooters every to play basketball, and had a knack for hitting shots from beyond midcourt.
  
  "It's a thrill to once again be a part of the NAR convention.I look forward to meeting everyone, signing autographs and performing some of my tricks.I may even challenge some of the attendees to a spinning contest!"Neal said.
  
  A graduate of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C., where he averaged 31 points a game, Neal led this team to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association title his senior year.He received a bachelor of science degree in physical education in 1963 and signed with the Globetrotters.He is a native of Greensboro, N.C., where he had an outstanding high school career.
  
  Neal was presented with the Globetrotters "Legends" ring in 1993.
  
  Since his retirement, Neal has made guest appearances on more than two dozen television shows, plus several talk shows, and has made numerous TV commercials.He also played a starring role as Supertrotter on the Harlem Globetrotters Popcorn Machine, a TV series that aired from 1973 to 1974.
  
  An avid golfer, Neal is a member of the Celebrity Golf Association and plays in charitable golf tournaments around the country.The father of five children, Neal now resides in Oviedo, Fla., with his wife, Rose.

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  Fred "Curly" Neal Inducted Into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
  
  Neal Becomes First NC Sports Hall of Fame Inductee From JCSU
  
  Fred "Curly" Neal along with JCSU Alumnus Delano Rackard ('70)
  
  May 16, 2008
  
  Johnson C. Smith University alumnus Fred "Curly" Neal was among eight inductees at the 45th annual North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame held at the North Raleigh Hilton on Thursday evening.Neal became the 253rd member of the prestigious Hall of Fame and joins the likes of other HOF members from the CIAA such as Sam Jones (1969), Dr. Leroy Walker (1975), Clarence "Big House" Gaines (1978), Bobby Vaughan (1992), John McLendon (1994), and George Williams (2000) to name a few.
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  While at Johnson C. Smith University, Neal earned All-CIAA honors in 1961 and 1963.In his senior year, he averaged 23.1 points per game and led his team to the CIAA title.Neal went on to play in 6,000 games, over 22 years, with the Harlem Globetrotters.He traveled millions of miles, performed in 97 countries as a dribbling sensation.Neal continues to work with the Globetrotters in their Public Relations Department.
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  * Fred "Curly" Neal of Greensboro

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  One of the truly magical dribblers and shooters in basketball history, Fred "Curly" Neal embraced the imagination of fans all over the world, playing in more than 6,000 games in 97 countries as a key member of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters. Number 22 played for 22 seasons in the red, white and blue, from 1963 to 1985."Curly's" became just the fifth Globetrotter to have his jersey number retired by the team on Feb. 15, 2008. "Curly" is also one of only 27 people honored in the Harlem Globetrotters' prestigious "Legends" ring, presented to those who have made a major contribution to the success and the development of the Globetrotters organization. After an outstanding career at James B. Dudley High School in Greensboro, N.C., "Curly" moved on to Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C., where he averaged over 23 points per game and led his team to the CIAA title his senior year.

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  Fred "Curly" Neal - (2008) - Basketball
  
  One of the truly magical dribblers and shooters in basketball history, Fred "Curly" Neal embraced the imagination of fans all over the world, playing in more than 6,000 games in 97 countries as a key member of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters. Number 22 played for 22 seasons in the red, white and blue, from 1963 to 1985."Curly's" became just the fifth Globetrotter to have his jersey number retired by the team on Feb. 15, 2008. "Curly" is also one of only 27 people honored in the Harlem Globetrotters' prestigious "Legends" ring, presented to those who have made a major contribution to the success and the development of the Globetrotters organization. After an outstanding career at James B. Dudley High School in Greensboro, N.C., "Curly" moved on to Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C., where he averaged over 23 points per game and led his team to the CIAA title his senior year.

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  Fred "Curly" Neal - (2008)
  
  One of the truly magical dribblers and shooters in basketball history, Fred "Curly" Neal embraced the imagination of fans all over the world, playing in more than 6,000 games in 97 countries as a key member of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters. Number 22 played for 22 seasons in the red, white and blue, from 1963 to 1985.

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