 Neal in 2008 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 19, 1942 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | March 26, 2020 (aged 77) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 162 lb (73 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Dudley (Greensboro, North Carolina) |
| College | Johnson C. Smith (1959–1963) |
| Playing career | 1963–1985 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 22 |
| Career history | |
| 1963–1985 | Harlem Globetrotters |
Frederick "Curly" Neal (May 19, 1942 – March 26, 2020) was an American basketball player who played with the Harlem Globetrotters, instantly recognizable with his shaved bald head. Following in the footsteps of Marques Haynes, Neal became the Trotters' featured ballhandler, a key role in the team's exhibition act.