The man known as the "clown prince" of basketball has died. Meadowlark Lemon was a star for with the Harlem Globetrotters for two decades. AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: Basketball Hall of Famer Meadowlark Lemon has died. He was born Meadow Lemon III,
George 'Meadowlark' Lemon, the basketball star who entertained millions of fans around the world with his antics as a longtime member of the Harlem Globetrotters, died Sunday in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 83. Lemon played 24 seasons and, by his own
The man known as the "clown prince" of basketball has died. Meadowlark Lemon was a star for with the Harlem Globetrotters for two decades. AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: Basketball Hall of Famer Meadowlark Lemon has died. He was born Meadow Lemon III,
“What kid during that era did not love Meadowlark Lemon? His antics with the ball inspired kids to play basketball, do tricks, dribble better and play with a smile. When they were on Wide World of Sports, every kid with a TV watched them,” Frank Soos
Nicknamed the “Clown Prince,” Meadowlark Lemon was known for his comedy. His smile shined bright while he played tricks on the referees and interacted with his fans in the crowd. But to Hickman, he was a father figure and friend for a community in need.