Some More 2020 Deaths: Neal, Lowery, Withers

MARCH 2020

FRED "CURLY" NEAL, 77

The dribbling wizard who entertained millions with the Harlem Globetrotters.  March 26.

THE REV. JOSEPH E. LOWERY, 98

A veteran civil rights leader who helped the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.  March 27

BILL WITHERS, 81

He wrote and sang songs in the 1970s including "Lean on Me," "Lovely Day" and "Ain't No Sunshine."  March 30.

Sports Stars Lost in 2015-- Part 5: A Malone, Berra and a Lemon

MOSES MALONE--  Died September 13 at age 60.  The 6-foot-ten Malone jumped straight from high school to the pros and became a three-time MVP and all-time leader in offensive rebounds.  Said opposing coach Stan Albeck:  "Thou shalt not drive the lane against Moses."

YOGI BERRA--  Died September 22 at age 90.  Won three MVP awards and a record 10 World series with the New York Yankees.  he was beloved for his Yogi-isms such as "Always go to other people's funerals.  Otherwise, they won't come to yours."

MICHAEL WRIGHT--  Died November 10 at age 35.  Played as a freshman on the Farragut team that included Kevin Garnett and Ronnie Fields.  Played professionally overseas 2001 to 2015 after starring at Arizona.

MEADOWLARK LEMON--  Died Dec.December 27 at age 83.  "The Clown Prince" of the Harlem Globetrotters.  The man Wilt Chamberlain called "the most sensational, awesoe, incredible basketball player I've ever seen.

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