GREENSBORO, N.C. — He was a Dudley High alum known for this action on the hardwood and would soon capture the world with his talent. For years, Fred ‘Curly’ Neal has delighted basketball fans as one ...

Greensboro native Fred “Curly” Neal, who dribbled his way into history as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters exhibition basketball team for 22 years, died today at his home near Houston. Neal, 77, ...

Fred “Curly” Neal, the dribbling wizard who entertained millions with the Harlem Globetrotters for parts of three decades, has died. He was 77. The Globetrotters said Neal died in his home outside of ...

Fred “Curly” Neal, a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, died in his home outside Houston on Thursday morning. He was 77. Fred “Curly” Neal – the Harlem Globetrotters icon known worldwide for his ...

Even at 67, the still-fit Fred "Curly" Neal is quick to twirl a basketball on three fingers and -- for just a moment -- on the top of his shaved head. It was, after all, Neal's extraordinary ...