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	Meadowlark Lemon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lemon was known, for 22 years, as the Clown Prince of the Harlem Globetrotters, a team upon which he left his mark as a player.
		Many critics debated whether Lemon should be inducted into the Hall or not; this debate ended in 2003 when he was inducted as a contributor to the game.
		Meadowlark Lemon is now a born-again Christian and an ordained minister in his adopted hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona, where he also handles an office.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Meadowlark_Lemon (338 words)

	Meadowlark - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Meadowlark, common name for any of seven American bird species of a genus of the flbird subfamily.
		Western Meadowlark, common name for a songbird found in the grasslands throughout the western United States and an increasing number of eastern...
		meadowlark, skylark, warbler, woodlark, flbird, bluebird, flycatcher, hedge sparrow, lark, linnet, nightingale, nightjar, oriole, pied wagtail,...
	ca.encarta.msn.com /Meadowlark.html (108 words)

	Lemon - Search Results - MSN Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Lemon trees are cultivated throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of...
		Lemon balm is native to southern Europe and...
		Lemon, Bob (1920-2000), American baseball player and manager, who was one of the top pitchers of the late 1940s and 1950s.
	ca.encarta.msn.com /Lemon.html (167 words)

	Hoophall \| 2003 Enshrinement \| Meadowlark Lemon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		SPRINGFIELD - When you reach Meadowlark Lemon's age, when your name is as recogniable as his, and when you play some 16,000 basketball games for teams that trounce the poor saps on the other team almost every time...
		Lemon's mother did indeed give him part - but not all - of the name that became as famous worldwide in his time as Michael Jordan's has been in his.
		Lemon played nearly 10,000 games with the Globetrotters, and some 6,000 more with three other barnstorming teams, traveling to 70 countries, playing 325 to 350 games a year.
	www.hoophall.com /events/2003_enshrinement_recap_lemon.htm (617 words)

	Meadowlark Lemon.Com
		Meadowlark's "no-look, wrap-around pass" for an easy slam-dunk and his ability to turn a hapless referee into a foil for his wit is unsurpassed.
		Meadowlark says, "Being able to reach out and talk to kids about substance abuse and have an impact on their lives is my main purpose for the camp." There has always been more to Meadowlark then just comedy, and now he is getting to show it.
		Meadowlark Lemon is a world tradition, and with the upcoming Hall of Fame Tour - Skyway to 10,000th Game and the Children's World Foundation Tour, the tradition continues.
	www.meadowlarklemon.com /about.html (647 words)

	USATODAY.com - Meadowlark Lemon under the microscope (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Meadowlark Lemon Ministries last year provided Lemon with a $46,406 housing allowance and paid $22,597 for leasing, insuring and maintaining a 2000 Lincoln Navigator and a 2000 Lincoln Town Car — each valued at more than $40,000.
		Lemon's attorney said the organization made other donations that were omitted from the records, but he did not know the amount.
		Miller said that Lemon's accountant should not have filed such detailed records for 1999 and 2000 with the Arizona Corporation Commission, and that those records are inaccurate and cannot be relied upon.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/basketball/2002-08-25-meadowlark-lemon-finances_x.htm (1520 words)

	SI.com - NBA - Lemon heads into all of Fame with a smile - Friday September 5, 2003 6:27PM
		New inductee Meadowlark Lemon -- the Pied Piper, who brought the joy of the game to millions of people around the world whistling "Sweet Georgia Brown" -- was doing what he does best.
		Meadow George Lemon III was 11 years old when he found his destiny in a newsreel of the Globetrotters in the movie theater in his hometown of Wilmington, N.C. He didn't have a basketball and there was no money to buy one.
		By his count, Lemon has performed his behind-the-back, no-look pass for a slam dunk, bucket-full-of-confetti magic in 90 countries and in nearly every village and hamlet in the United States.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2003/basketball/nba/09/05/bc.bko.halloffame.lemon.ap (600 words)

	Northpinellas: Globetrotter legend shares message of dreams and joy
		Lacognata, who had never met Lemon's daughter, was still incredulous as he introduced one of the most famous people in the history of basketball on Sunday to the congregation at Lighthouse Assembly of God, which is tucked in a strip mall in an industrial area of Oldsmar.
		Lemon, famous for his near-perfect hook shot from halfcourt and wraparound pass, lives in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was in the Tampa Bay area to participate in a new art project that will bear his name.
		Warm and engaging, Lemon sang a gospel song, and gently put his hand on the shoulder of a woman in a wheelchair in the front row.
	www.sptimes.com /2005/03/14/news_pf/Northpinellas/Globetrotter_legend_s.shtml (750 words)

	Harlem Globetrotters (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Meadowlark Lemon joined the Globetrotters in 1957 and played in nearly 10,000 games in a career that lasted until 1979.
		“Meadowlark Lemon is synonymous with the Harlem Globetrotters.
		It shows that the greats like Meadowlark are finally receiving the recognition and validation he earned.” The Harlem Globetrotters were only the fifth team to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and the only team still in existence today.
	www.harlemglobetrotters.com /teamnews/article.asp?ArticleSource=29 (403 words)

	Marco Island Sun Times - Globetrotters legend Lemon visits Marco Church of God
		In case you haven't guessed his name, it's Meadowlark Lemon, who for more than a quarter century made basketball fans laugh and marvel at his athletic and comic talents as a member of the legendary Harlem Globetrotters.
		With parishioners clapping in time, Lemon actually showed that he knows the words to the famous song, as he sang along to the delight of the crowd.
		Lemon had driven in from an appearance earlier Sunday in New Port Ritchie.
	www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=16617473&BRD=2256&PAG=461&dept_id=455823&rfi=6 (796 words)

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		Lemon's message of reaching out to others and achieving goals fits right in with the organization's ministry.
		Lemon recalled touring in Baghdad, Iraq, while the country was at war many years ago.
		Lemon, who gives his age as "between 18 and 100," announced a return to the hardwood in pursuit of his 10,000th game played.
	www.knoxstudio.com /shns/story.cfm?pk=BKO-MEADOWLARK-04-25-02&cat=LR (344 words)

	Harlem Globetrotters - History - Legends (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Lemon played his first season with one of the Globetrotter developmental teams, the Kansas City Stars.
		Lemon was part of many special milestones with the Globetrotters during his outstanding 24-year-career.
		A native of Wilmington, N.C., Lemon received his Globetrotters Legends ring and had his jersey (#36) retired as part of a 75th Anniversary fl tie charity fund-raiser on Jan. 5, 2001, at Chicago's Fairmont Hotel.
	www.harlemglobetrotters.com /history/legends/lemon.asp (286 words)

	APSE \| Associated Press Sports Editors
		When wasn't Meadowlark Lemon a traveling preacher man? He is the Missionary of Happy, the Smiling Zealot.
		Lemon's inclusion high among the Courant's top Connecticut athletes of the century is easily our most controversial decision.
		Lemon used to work out before the game, throw his shirt and slacks over his uniform and go sell programs.
	apse.dallasnews.com /contest1999/writing/100-250.hartford10.html (1432 words)

	Life
		Meadowlark Lemon from the Harlem Globetrotters conducted a basketball camp at the Palm Bay Community Center.
		Lemon, who won't divulge his age, played with the Globetrotters for more than five decades, thrilling millions of fans with his basketball skills and slapstick comedy.
		But instead of a lecture, Lemon talked to the child, showed him a couple of moves, practiced a jump shot or two and then, most importantly, stood there and listened to the boy's story.
	www.floridatoday.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060527/LIFE/605270304/1005 (1243 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- Meadowlark Lemon heads into the Hall of Fame with a smile
		Meadowlark Lemon heads into the Hall of Fame with a smile
		Meadowlark Lemon, the former Harlem Globetrotter who brought the joy of the game to millions around the world whistling "Sweet Georgia Brown," was doing what he does best.
		By his count, Lemon has performed his behind-the-back, no-look pass and his bucket-of-confetti magic in 90 countries, and in nearly every village and hamlet in the United States.
	www.signonsandiego.com /sports/nba/20030905-1638-bko-halloffame-lemon.html (573 words)

	Article - Departments
		Lemon is the most well-known name associated with the traveling basketball entertainers, the Harlem Globetrotters.
		A great showman and crowd-pleaser during his heyday, Lemon was in town recently as the special guest speaker for the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, at their Annual Scholarship Brunch.
		Lemon’s gift of comedic timing and basketball skills were what set him apart from others in the sport of basketball.
	www.blackpressusa.com /news/Article.asp?SID=4&Title=Departments&NewsID=8113 (844 words)

	Golfers we like Meadowlark Lemon - The Digest - retired Harlem Globetrotter enjoys playing golf - Brief Article Golf ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		For 24 years, he was the razzle-dazzle of basketball with his patented hook shot and no-look behind-the-back passes as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters.
		But Lemon is another type of globetrotter these days, spending 150 to 175 days a year on the road spreading the gospel as an ordained minister.
		Lemon plays when he can, whether it's a celebrity event or a casual round near his home in Scottsdale.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0HFI/is_2_54/ai_97200525 (364 words)

	Lemon Results - Lemon Secrets (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		She sprinkles it with turbinate sugar and caramelizes it with a blowtorch, garnishing it with a dollop of lemon whipped cream, lemon wedges and flberry, a leaf of gold and rose petals.
		Lemon, known as the Clown Prince of Basketball, spent 24 seasons with the Globetrotters and played in over 7,500 consecutive games in more than 94 countries and 1,500 North American cities.
		Former Harlem Globetrotter Meadowlark Lemon has received the John Bunn Award for outstanding contributions to basketball, the Basketball Hall of Fame's most prestigious award outside of enshrinement.
	www.lemonnutrition.info (765 words)

	Canku Ota - January 12, 2002 - Reservation Scores a New Gym
		PORTERVILLE -- "Without a vision, people perish," said former Harlem Globetrotters basketball great Meadowlark Lemon, as he stood on the court of the new $1.4 million, state-of-the-art gymnasium at the Tule River Indian Reservation last week.
		Lemon and former Globetrotters teammate Fred "Curly" Neal were the stars in a ceremony that opened with a traditional American Indian blessing with burning sage by Phil Hunter.
		Lemon was joined at the ceremony by Neal, who played 22 years with the Globetrotters from 1963 to 1985, was known for his dribbling and shooting skills with a knack for hitting shots from beyond the half-court line.
	www.turtletrack.org /Issues02/Co01122002/CO_01122002_Gym.htm (840 words)

	Meadowlark Lemon - Premiere Speakers Bureau
		Meadowlark Lemon is a Basketball Hall of Famer, athlete, entertainer and motivator.
		Meadowlark is an outspoken champion role model who has supercharged audiences worldwide with his high energy, warmth, humor and take-control message.
		Experience Meadowlark as he weaves theory and story, personal experience and humor, wit and love that both educates and inspires audiences of all ages.
	premierespeakers.com /754/index.cfm (429 words)

	UNCW News - Support Scholarships for Underserved Youth to Attend UNCW Programs and Camps
		Lemon, known as "the Clown Prince of Basketball" during his long, successful career with the Harlem Globetrotters, will be the guest of honor at the luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., on Friday, March 3 at the UNCW Warwick Center Ballroom.
		"Meadowlark Lemon has graciously agreed to help UNCW and Celebrate Wilmington! Inc. offer underserved youth more opportunities to experience the power of learning on an ambitious new level," said Stephen Demski, vice chancellor for the Division of Public Service and Continuing Studies.
		Lemon, an ordained minister who grew up in Wilmington's "Brooklyn" neighborhood, travels the United States to promote youth outreach.
	appserv02.uncw.edu /news/article.asp?ID=1846 (332 words)

	CNN/SI - NBA Basketball - Chamberlain remembered for humor, generosity - Sunday October 17, 1999 11:14 AM
		Gathering at a funeral service for Chamberlain, who died Tuesday at age 63, teammates Elgin Baylor, Jerry West and Meadowlark Lemon stood with his famous opponents Bill Russell and Bill Walton to remember the man they knew as "The Big Dipper" and considered an unstoppable scoring force.
		Meadowlark Lemon, who remained close to Chamberlain after they played together on the Harlem Globetrotters, remembered his friend "Dippy" as a man who "was so good, he could do anything he wanted" both on and off the court.
		Lemon drew laughter from the assembled mourners with a reference to Chamberlain's 1991 autobiography, "A View From Above," in which he famously boasted of having slept with 20,000 women -- or roughly 1.2 per day from the age of 15.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /basketball/nba/news/1999/10/16/chamberlain_service_ap (600 words)

	Spite: Welcome Back (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		We need a player like Meadowlark who can pass off of the opponents rear-end, dribble with his feet, and pour water on the ref without getting a technical foul to bring a spark back to court.
		Scatman filled the Meadowlark character with a love and joy that infected children across the country with hope for a better future.
		Meadowlark has been spending his recent years doing public speaking about religion, his past, and living a healthy life.
	www.spitemag.com /bile/meadow (493 words)

	Meadowlark Lemon Speaker - Book Motivational Celebrity Speaker Meadowlark Lemon and Other Corporate Entertainment
		Meadowlark Lemon, affectionately known as the "Clown Prince of Basketball," is a legendary hero in the world of sports.
		From the inner city playgrounds where youngsters try to duplicate his basketball wizardry to the luxurious cities of the world, Meadowlark Lemon is a household name.
		Meadowlark's "no-look, wrap-around pass" for an easy slam dunk, his hook shots from half court, and his ability to turn a hapless referee into a foil for his wit is unsurpassed.
	www.allamericanspeakers.com /speakerbio/Meadowlark_Lemon.php (534 words)

	USC Aiken Athletics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		AIKEN, S.C.--The USC Aiken Athletic Department, in conjunction with Aiken Technical College, will be hosting Meadowlark Lemon’s Harlem All-Stars for a basketball game on Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 PM in the Student Activities Center gymnasium on the campus of USCA.
		Lemon, one of the most recognizable figures in sports, has played in nearly 10,000 basketball games.
		A “Meet and Greet” with Meadowlark Lemon will take place from 5:15 until 6:30 PM on the day of the event for those that have reserved courtside seats or sponsorship packages.
	www.pacersports.com /athnews37.html (256 words)

	BPSports.net - Sports with a spiritual attitude
		JACKSON, Tenn. (BP)--As a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, Meadowlark Lemon became known as the Clown Prince of Basketball.
		In 1989, Lemon established Camp Meadowlark, a co-ed sports camp to educate children on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.
		I’m glad Lemon is doing what he can to make a difference in the lives of kids, and I’m glad he’s using his platform to talk about Jesus Christ.
	www.bpsports.net /bpcolumn.asp?ID=497 (553 words)

	Sun Herald - 04/22/05
		Meadowlark Lemon, the legendary basketball star of the Harlem Globetrotters affectionately known as the "Clown Prince of Basketball," will speak at the Community Life Center at 10 a.m.
		Lemon, 69, a native of Wilmington, N.C., is known for his near-perfect hook-shot from halfcourt.
		Lemon joined the Globetrotters in 1957 and played in more than 16,000 games in a career that lasted until 1979.
	www.sun-herald.com /NewsArchive2/042205/ew19.htm?date=042205&story=ew19.htm (1933 words)

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