Meadowlark Lemon dies at 83 y/o

[JamesMike]

He was a great basketball player and entertainer. The first time I saw him play in my town was stunned by what he could do.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article51848380.html

 

[Huntn]

I was him at least on Harlem Globetrotters show in the 1960s, very impressive. RIP.

 

[aaronvan]

Meadowlark Lemon, whose halfcourt hook shots, no-look behind-the-back passes and vivid clowning were marquee features of the feel-good traveling basketball show known as the Harlem Globetrotters for nearly a quarter-century, died on Sunday in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 83.

 

[JamesMike]

When you hear Sweet Georgia Brown playing, the Globetrotters come to mind first.

 

[phrehdd]

The art and class of making humour and talent count - RIP Meadowlark.

 

[an-other]

A master showman, tremendous athlete, and beloved figure. His sheer joy in entertaining changed attitudes of young kids across America, and was a subtle catalyst to instigate social change. His impact far exceeded anything happening on a wood floor.

 

[Tomorrow]

Wow, I never realized he was 83. Great entertainer and an amazing talent. RIP.