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One of the truly magical shooters and
dribblers in basketball history, "Curly" Neal
embraced the imagination of fans all over the world
for 22 seasons as a key member of the Harlem Globetrotters.
He played in more than 6,000 plus games in 97 countries
from 1963 to 1985 with the Globetrotters. In addition
to being known as one of the greatest all-time dribblers,
joining the likes of Marques Haynes and "Gator"
River, Neal was an incredible shooter and had the knack
for hitting shots from behind the mid-court mark. After
an outstanding career at Douglas High School in Charlotte,
North Carolina, where he averaged 23.1 points per game,
he led his team to the CIAA title his senior year. The
6’1" guard still does public relations and
marketing appearances for the Globetrotters as an "Ambassador
of Goodwill." In addition, he works in the community
relations department for the NBA’s Orlando Magic.
Neal received the Globetrotters "Legends"
ring on June 25, 1993.
He is currently living in Orlando, Fla.
You can contact him at:
Fred "Curly" Neal
c/o Harlem Globetrotters
400 E. Van Buren #300
Phoenix, Ari. 85004
USA.
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