Meadowlark Lemon Has Passed

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Lifer

Jan 27, 2013

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A great American, a great citizen of the human race, and a great Hoopster, has left the world much better for him having lived in it.
I was sad to see Meadowlark Lemon passed away yesterday at the age of 83. He was one of my idols as a young man and will always arouse in me the images of humor, kindness, and the best of qualities a human being can exhibit.
Meadowlark used basketball to entertain, educate, and bring a better life to many people who would not have had one if it had not been for his great selflessness and generosity.
The line is surly long, being made up of the many average Americans as well as the rich and famous of the world, who will smile and think of a "Full Court Prince" when they think of Meadowlark Lemon.

 

tbradsim1

Lifer

Jan 14, 2012

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Love the Globetrotters, in the 70s a radio station has a contest in Baton Rouge to meet the Trotters when they played at LSU. Wonders of Wonders my 10 yr old son won. That night of the Game someone called in a bomb scare, attendance was sparse but son met them all, got stocking hat and ball signed by all. He was a credit to Humanity. They were Top Notch in my book.

 

kcghost

Lifer

May 6, 2011

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• Dec 29, 2015

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Meadowlark was just amazing as an entertainer.

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

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He had the name to go with the remarkable talent. I'm not sure if it was given or assumed, but it captured the drama of his life.

 

pastordaniel

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Sep 20, 2015

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The half-court hook shot he did is still etched in my mind. Amazing person with amazing skills ... RIP.

 

peckinpahhombre

Lifer

Dec 24, 2012

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Lemmy and Lemon? Both gone? Coincidence?

 

huntertrw

Lifer

Jul 23, 2014

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• Dec 29, 2015

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Rest in peace Meadow (Meadowlark) Lemon III.
Sweet Georgia Brown

 

huntertrw

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Jul 23, 2014

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Mr. Lemon was a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Class of 2003. What follows is a video of his induction ceremony:
Meadowlark Lemon Induction

 

ejames

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Oct 6, 2009

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Really sorry to hear that. Had the opportunity to see the Globe trotters twice. The last time here in Poplar Bluff. Our oldest grandson was on the team that played against them and he ( the grandson) made a half court shot that had them shaking their heads. Meadowlark didn't play much but did put on a good show.

 

newbroom

Lifer

Jul 11, 2014

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• Dec 30, 2015

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Meadowlark had grace, humor, and a magical smile. He had a deadly hook shot that was part of his comedy act it was so ridiculously out of normal range.

He and the Globetrotters showed African men in a positive light with skills, humor, intelligence and grace.
Unfortunately, he omitted one guy on his list of those who made a mark with the hook shot, when he mentioned Abdul Jabbar and "Higgins". I would always mention Tommy Heinson in the hook shot conversation.

Heinson

 

hawke

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Feb 1, 2014

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• Dec 30, 2015

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I'd say virtually everyone beyond "a certain age group" has all seen him in person. The Globetrotters are true Americana! RIP Meadowlark

 

okiescout

Lifer

Jan 27, 2013

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Huntertrw and Newbroom, thanks for the vids.

 

dochudson

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May 11, 2012

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Great Showman