(ATLANTA, Dec. 28, 2015) – George “Meadowlark” Lemon – known to many as the “Clown Prince of Basketball” with the Harlem Globetrotters – passed away yesterday in Scottsdale, Ariz., at the age of 83. Services are pending.
During his 24 seasons with the Globetrotters, Lemon played in more than 7,500 consecutive games, performing for popes, kings, queens, presidents and innumerable fans in nearly 100 countries around the world.
“For a generation of fans, the name Meadowlark Lemon was synonymous with the Harlem Globetrotters,” said Globetrotters CEO Kurt Schneider. “He was an incredible entertainer and brought happiness and lifelong memories to millions around the world. We have lost a great ambassador of the game.”
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