This week the Great Meadowlark Lemon passed away, Aj and i were honored to have him on as a guest on WLIE 540am SPORTSTALKNY, here is the podcast from that November 2010 interview .
Meadowlark Lemon, the “Clown Prince of Basketball a legendary hero in the world of sports. His name and patented hook shot are ingrained in the memories of more than one generation. Meadowlark was the most popular member of the most beloved sports team in history – the Harlem Globetrotters. There is probably not one country where he hasn’t performed his on-court artistry. Meadowlark Lemon is a household name.
For more than five decades, the irrepressible “Clown Prince of Basketball” thrilled millions of fans with his basketball skills and slapstick comedy. A gifted athlete and hilarious comedian, he was as renowned for his famous confetti-in-the-water-bucket routine as he was for hitting hook shots from half court.
Meadowlark’s “no-look, wrap-around pass” for an easy slam-dunk and his wit is unsurpassed. Meadowlark joins Mark and Aj to talk about his amazing career as well as his latest book.
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