On Thursday, Harlem Globetrotters great Fred “Curly” Neal died in his Houston-area home at the age of 77. Neal starred for the legendary traveling basketball showcase from 1963 until 1985 and was well known for his shaved head and dribbling skills.
Harlem Globetrotters’ Ball-Handling Wizard Fred ‘Curly’ Neal Dies at 77 — CBS San Francisco