Fans around the world lost a part of their basketball family, with the passing of Harlem Globetrotter legend Meadowlark Lemon. Known as the Clown Prince of Basketball, Lemon played more than 16,000 games in front of millions of fans through appearances in over 70 countries. He was one of the most recognizable Globetotters during his career from 1954 until 1978. He played 50 games for the team in 1994.
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On the Birthday of Basketball, December 21st, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will announce its list of eligible candidates for the Class of 2016 with modifications to its enshrinement process, now allowing Players to become eligible on the ballot for Hall of Fame honors after four full seasons of retirement.
Read full storyDolph Schayes, enshrined as a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1973, has passed away at the age of 87.
Read full storyOn December 21, 2016, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the basketball community will celebrate 125 years of basketball – a game that has grown tremendously on the global stage and positively impacted an immeasurable number of players, coaches and fans. Several special activities and events will lead up to this date.
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