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Harlem Globetrotters legend Fred 'Curly' Neal has died at the age of 77. Famous for his shaved head, Neal was the face of the Globetrotters for more than two decades. He played in more than 6,000 games between 1963 and 1985, and appeared on TV shows like The Love Boat and The Harlem Globetrotters On Gilligan's Island.
The Globetrotters called Neal "one of the most genuine human beings the world has ever known" who "brought joy to families worldwide".
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Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history.
Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.
