A history of Meadowlark Lemon, The Harlem Globetrotters, and his Bucketeers.

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  • This is a history of Meadowlark Lemon, The Harlem Globetrotters, and his Bucketeers. It addresses the Globetrotters origin, their early years, their years of racial discrimination, their impact on the NBA, Meadowlark Lemon's rich history, and includes a segment on Allen Winder, Director of Operations for Meadowlark Lemon Ministries.
    Meadowlark Lemon, "The Clown Prince of Basketball" is a legend. He was inducted in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003 for his achievements with the Harlem Globetrotters, spreading joy and laughter throughout the world. You can see him on this video from his early days in the 1950's on t6he TV game show, "What's My Line, through the 80's to today! He truly is "ageless"!
    A history of Meadowlark Lemon, The Harlem Globetrotters, and his Bucketeers.
    These presentations are NOT just a "self-running" presentation on a DVD that simply plays on the TV or big screen. All of Allen's presentations are multimedia, meaning Allen creates an ORIGINAL DVD based on the content of the subject, then personally presents it to an audience. He hits the "pause" button during the presentation and speaks about the subject matter on the DVD. At times he also speaks and shows his own personal experiences, and gets everyone involved -- challenging the audience to THINK and INTERACT. His presentations are fun and very entertaining! You may read other's opinions by clicking the "Testimonial" tab at www.adubstudios.net.
    These presentations are NOT just a "self-running" presentation on a DVD that simply plays on the TV or big screen. All of Allen's presentations are multimedia, meaning Allen creates an ORIGINAL DVD based on the content of the subject, then personally presents it to an audience. He hits the "pause" button during the presentation and speaks about the subject matter on the DVD. At times he also speaks and shows his own personal experiences, and gets everyone involved -- challenging the audience to THINK and INTERACT. His presentations are fun and very entertaining! You may read other's opinions by clicking the "Testimonial" tab at www.adubstudios.net.

Komentáře • 136

  • @GasCityGuy
    @GasCityGuy Před 8 lety +24

    I'll never forget seeing the Globetrotters in 1977 when I was about 10yrs old. It was an amazing show.

    • @csmith563
      @csmith563 Před 3 lety

      It was about then for me too. In E. City, N.C.

    • @ericthompson3402
      @ericthompson3402 Před 3 lety +1

      My dad took me to one of their shows at NIU in the 70's! So much fun for a ten year old me kid.

  • @MareMeyer
    @MareMeyer Před 8 lety +68

    RIP Meadowlark Lemon. Thanks for all the great childhood memories.

    • @MareMeyer
      @MareMeyer Před 8 lety +3

      I am a fan of great basketball players and humanitarians

    • @savethetpc6406
      @savethetpc6406 Před 8 lety +3

      +Darius Hickson I was so sad to hear of the passing of Meadowlark Lemon. May he rest in peace -- and please accept my condolences on your loss.

    • @ZootC
      @ZootC Před 8 lety +5

      +Darius Hickson I live in the UK where basketball is not even a thing. Yet Meadowlark gave me some of the greatest memories of my childhood. He will never be gone in my mind.

    • @ezoakgames6952
      @ezoakgames6952 Před 6 lety

      Mare Meyer how fucking old r u

    • @dinellewatson1507
      @dinellewatson1507 Před 5 lety

      He actually died a few days after my grandmother, and they were the same age.

  • @MikeJohnson-hp8lr
    @MikeJohnson-hp8lr Před 8 lety +17

    As a child and teenager during the 60's and 70's, I loved watching the Globetrotters whenever they appeared on ABC's Wide World of Sports. Meadowlark was always my favorite...though I loved the whole team. What a remarkable gathering of talent they were during that time, and I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have been witness to them at what might have been the height of their world-wide popularity. Thank you Meadowlark, for the incalculable happiness that you brought to everyone during your time here on Earth, and thanks to you, Mr. Winder, for putting together such a great remembrance of this truly legendary and truly loved man.

  • @reliagility
    @reliagility Před 8 lety +24

    What a magical part of my childhood. RIP.

  • @united4631
    @united4631 Před 8 lety +22

    Goodbye to one amazing showman & athlete, R.I.P Meadowlark Lemon

  • @mikerobinson8758
    @mikerobinson8758 Před 8 lety +34

    RIP Meadowlark. You brought many a smile to my face as a kid.

  • @NYVoice
    @NYVoice Před 8 lety +5

    The ultimate showman. Thanks for the memories and your unique skills. R.I.P. Meadowlark.

  • @crimsonrush
    @crimsonrush Před 8 lety +12

    Meadowlark was a hero to a lot of us young lads in Liverpool back in the day. RIP great man.

  • @The1baddman
    @The1baddman Před 8 lety +5

    Rest In Peace Meadowlark Lemon, Thanks for the memories.

  • @kingofeverything2159
    @kingofeverything2159 Před 5 lety +15

    When I saw the meaning of a 'Meadowlark Lemon' on the urban dictionary, I was very surprised.

    • @rtjf1755
      @rtjf1755 Před 3 lety +1

      Ah yes, dribbling a basketball. Very classic

    • @jimkhana007
      @jimkhana007 Před 3 lety +1

      That’s what she said...

  • @wajobu
    @wajobu Před 8 lety +5

    Saw him a number of times in the 1960s, along with Curly Neal and the rest of the Harlem Globetrotters--such fun to watch. RIP, Meadowlark.

  • @derekwalker4622
    @derekwalker4622 Před 8 měsíci

    Unless your heart is just full of hate, you cannot help but smile when watching ANY of the Harlem Globetrotters in action.

  • @rickbrown9895
    @rickbrown9895 Před 8 lety +5

    RIP, Meadowlark Lemon. Thank you for a of the memories!

  • @ChuckHouse420
    @ChuckHouse420 Před 8 lety +8

    RIP Meadowlark. You were one of the greatest. Long live the memory of Meadowlark Lemon!

  • @Ozark8046
    @Ozark8046 Před 8 lety +1

    RIP Meadowlark Lemon. You brought a lot of joy to this world. You are missed.

  • @michaelterry1000
    @michaelterry1000 Před 8 lety +6

    An entertainer from my childhood who sometimes defied the laws of physics. I feel sad and older now. Goodbye Mr. Lemon, Thank You.

  • @dragonfairyuk
    @dragonfairyuk Před 8 lety +10

    R.I.P, another childhood hero leaves us xxx

  • @lepowell423
    @lepowell423 Před 8 lety +1

    My sincere sympathies to Meadowlark's family. He was extremely talented and entertained us for years, he won't be forgotten.

  • @Aygeebee-ym6hd
    @Aygeebee-ym6hd Před 7 lety +3

    I think that the world owes Abe Saperstein a great big thank you for bringing the Harlem Globetrotters to the masses. Basketball was meant to be fun and this is the way that they played it!

  • @ModernGolfer
    @ModernGolfer Před 8 lety +1

    R.I.P. Meadowlark. One of the classiest men to ever grace any stage, anywhere.

  • @jimmyjc2969
    @jimmyjc2969 Před 8 lety +1

    RIP Meadowlark Lemon! Awesome times growing up watching your tricks as a kid :-)

  • @sallyserrano
    @sallyserrano Před 8 lety +8

    Harlem Globetrotters best guys every played in basketball

  • @buzzbbird
    @buzzbbird Před 8 lety +1

    I was able to see the Globetrotters live, in Detroit, in the 70's! What a treat it was.

  • @CaptainKirk007
    @CaptainKirk007 Před 5 lety +3

    Man that was uplifting. Love ❤️

  • @NitroModelsAndComics
    @NitroModelsAndComics Před 8 lety

    What a joy to me as a kid. Even now as I watch older clips the value and talent displayed with ALL the Globetrotter teams is so vibrant. Meadowlark was my fave of course.

  • @johnarizona3820
    @johnarizona3820 Před 8 lety

    He brought joy into painful time and I thank him. God bless your soul, rest in peace brother!

  • @odisbrown6590
    @odisbrown6590 Před 3 lety

    Those guys were the pure masters of the long distance shot....

  • @davidvickers8425
    @davidvickers8425 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing this Allen.

  • @Dnrothx
    @Dnrothx Před 6 lety +2

    Met him when my daughter was in Baystate Hospital in Springfield, MA and he was making the rounds, visiting the kids that were inpatients. I was still shell-shocked (they were suspecting that my daughter had a brain tumor...luckily, it turned out to be something much less threatening), but he was understanding and gave us a signed basketball. Good guy.

  • @darkmagician5428
    @darkmagician5428 Před 4 lety +7

    In every field you always have one person who can never be surpassed
    Hear we have the basketball one

  • @bozomonster
    @bozomonster Před 9 lety +1

    God Bless Meadowlark Lemmons and the rest of the GlobeTrotters. Great people and awesome entertainers.

  • @shable1436
    @shable1436 Před 4 lety

    Allen, your the man bro! Thanks for making this informative vid for us to see how great meadowlark was

  • @JoseCorrea327
    @JoseCorrea327 Před 8 lety +1

    RIP thanks for the memories .

  • @eddykaletch8796
    @eddykaletch8796 Před 2 lety

    My 8th grade team played before the Trotters in 1961 at Paducah Tilghman in Paducah,Ky. Our team sat on the sidelines during their game. What a great memory.

  • @jennifercopus6651
    @jennifercopus6651 Před 8 lety

    That theme song brings back so many good memories! Thanks for the memories Meadowlark Lemon. Rest in Peace

  • @ziggysway
    @ziggysway Před 8 lety

    RIP Meadowlark Lemon I been a fan from childhood to my adulthood. I love the you man

  • @EyeOfTheSentinel
    @EyeOfTheSentinel Před 8 lety

    Some of my fondest and most innocent childhood memories involve my father taking me several times to watch Meadowlark, Geese, and Curly perform their magic. Meadowlark always enthralled me, and he actually sat down next to me courtside during one of his performances. Something I will never forget. Not only a good entertainer, but a good man too.

  • @mujaahid72
    @mujaahid72 Před 5 lety +1

    I was very lucky to meet you when u came to my school in 6th grade Meadowlark Lemon Rest In Power!

  • @gerardoneill1513
    @gerardoneill1513 Před 2 lety

    The Harlem Globetrotters made basketball fashionable, if you didn't have a basket to put the ball in you made one, legendary.

  • @UNOwen1
    @UNOwen1 Před 8 lety +1

    +Allen Winder; Thank YOU, so very much for sharing this with us.
    I was only going to 'sneak-a-peek' at this, but, once it started, the smile only face got stuck, and I couldn't take my eyes off it, and the happy feeling these men - yourself included - is still with me.
    Yes, I too was saddened to hear about Mr. Lemon (always loved his name), and, I came hear to see something - a totem, as it were, and I'm so happy I did. Laughter doesn't have a colour, and doesn't need a translation.
    A very happy, healthy new years,to you, and all the Harlem Globetrotters, past, present, and forever.

  • @kennetharnold6169
    @kennetharnold6169 Před 3 lety

    I remember the meadowlark. When they played at our high school one year they were great! I wish I could go back and record them to watch over and ov6

  • @LoudrocksUSA
    @LoudrocksUSA Před 8 lety +1

    R.I.P. Meadowlark Lemon

  • @EnriqueEspinosadelosMont-le8ew

    He's great at those made distances basket shots and etc like he can run good enough and take a leap and flight upwards towards the basket and then just throw the ball up when he comes lower from being up and make a basket shot.
    Wilt mentions him the most amazing basketball player but to me there's many but not many a lot of the number of basketball players that plays for the pros.

  • @bsd9230
    @bsd9230 Před 8 lety +4

    Wow I remember all of this as a kid.... what happened to them? everyone knew Meadowlark Lemon... he was a household name... once a year we'd go see the Globetrotters when they came to town... either school or boys club would take us.... those days are gone

    • @Youre_Right
      @Youre_Right Před 6 lety

      Numis Mm No you’re just old. The Globetrotters still tour. They have a couple of teams so one team doesn’t have to play all the dates they are scheduled.

  • @p.g.curtwright7763
    @p.g.curtwright7763 Před 8 lety +1

    Goodnight, sweet Prince. Fondest memories for me....

  • @kelsofire7366
    @kelsofire7366 Před 5 lety

    and still the greatest show on earth

  • @magnificentfailure2390
    @magnificentfailure2390 Před 8 lety +9

    And Meadowlark is gone. RIP, Big Man

  • @devonniewalker2675
    @devonniewalker2675 Před 8 lety

    R.I.P. Meadowlark gone but never forgotten

  • @EnriqueEspinosadelosMont-le8ew

    I bought some basketball cards of the globetrotters like reprints or new kinds but there were a number of them only left for a instance memorably item with a picture of them or some because I heard of them before then and later again and very little times watched their games before but it's because they play many games and of their skills ways to play of their routines too.

  • @carlosjguerrero3297
    @carlosjguerrero3297 Před 8 lety

    R.I.P rest in piece lemon you were amazing

  • @mr.masses3202
    @mr.masses3202 Před 5 lety +1

    Is there or will there ever be a documentary Worthy of Meadowlark Lemon's Accomplishments,because this wasn't it.However,it brought back alot of fond memories..!

  • @davonnhemmings5849
    @davonnhemmings5849 Před 8 lety

    RIP Meadowlark I will never forget you

  • @claudezach
    @claudezach Před 8 lety +2

    RIP Meadowlark. :(

  • @neobx2
    @neobx2 Před 8 lety

    R.I.P. Mr Lemon thanks for all the laughs Mr Winder

  • @petereastwell7613
    @petereastwell7613 Před 5 lety

    I agree meadowlark lemon lest we forget Fred ‘curly. Neal. Great sportsmen.i love the Globetrotters heros.

  • @wesleysturgis7356
    @wesleysturgis7356 Před 3 lety

    Quite possibly the very best MAN to every be on a basketball court professionally. He deserves a better video than this.

  • @mrlucky777
    @mrlucky777 Před 8 lety +2

    R.I.P. Meadowlark Lemon.

  • @eddaeges9309
    @eddaeges9309 Před 4 lety

    How many of you would watch them on Wide World of Sports? Times were a little softer back then in certain ways.

  • @frbmp5100
    @frbmp5100 Před 8 lety

    He is one of the coolest persons on the planet.

  • @charleshancock2101
    @charleshancock2101 Před 5 lety

    Rip Mr lemon, God bless your soul

  • @jpatt1000
    @jpatt1000 Před 9 lety

    The fake out at 13:49 is pretty cool!

  • @BlueyedSoulBro25
    @BlueyedSoulBro25  Před 3 lety

    Man do I miss one of my best friends and mentors

  • @Martythemortician
    @Martythemortician Před 8 lety +1

    What is the song that is upbeat--in the middle of this video?? Thanks..

    • @jdkinman4783
      @jdkinman4783 Před 8 lety +1

      +Martythemortician "Footstompin' Music," by Grand Funk Railroad off their E Plurbius Funk album.

    • @Martythemortician
      @Martythemortician Před 8 lety +1

      +Jd Kinman Thanks BROTHER!! How did I miss this one?? I am 53..and just smoked--WAY TOO MUCH!! Thanks a million...I owe YE one....Being a mortician..its kkinda hard to re-pay..but will do my best!! Be well...

  • @jimdirks447
    @jimdirks447 Před 8 lety

    R.I.P. good sir.

  • @markscifo4098
    @markscifo4098 Před 9 měsíci

    Classic

  • @cgravier
    @cgravier Před 8 lety +1

    R.I.P.
    dude was a baller
    beating the lakers seems like not a big deal now
    but back then they were actually good

  • @datraass
    @datraass Před 6 lety

    RIP MEADOWLARK!!!

  • @TeamPill
    @TeamPill Před 9 lety +1

    The original globe trotters came to my town back a while ago, several decades ago.... They used to be much more honorable, playing local teams and earning their own fame.

  • @tdog415n
    @tdog415n Před 8 lety +2

    RIP Meadowlark Lemon

  • @paulagremour8028
    @paulagremour8028 Před 8 lety

    RIP, Meadowlark Lemon !

  • @kbkcogic
    @kbkcogic Před 8 lety +2

    RIP

  • @eaglewingpalace
    @eaglewingpalace Před 8 lety

    It's bigger than it seems

  • @foku9000
    @foku9000 Před 8 lety

    R.I.P.

  • @dougmeadows5275
    @dougmeadows5275 Před 5 lety +1

    13:58 WOW

  • @zev007
    @zev007 Před 8 lety

    What is that song at 1:19?

    • @zev007
      @zev007 Před 8 lety

      ***** thanks man

  • @master-kq3nw
    @master-kq3nw Před 2 lety

    I want harlem globetrotters become nba team

  • @SgtJoeSmith
    @SgtJoeSmith Před 7 lety

    scooby doo and i both miss you meadowlark

  • @DittoTurbo
    @DittoTurbo Před 8 lety

    R.I.P Mr.Lemon

  • @vantheman1238
    @vantheman1238 Před 4 lety

    I once asked a Harlem Globetrotter to put a fruit pastel into his mouth and keep it there without chewing........it’s the only thing he couldn’t do 😂

  • @tshilengomutavhatsindi7093

    Did I just see Nelson Mandela at 5:50

  • @MarkNovakoski-pe5ke
    @MarkNovakoski-pe5ke Před rokem

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      @MarkNovakoski-pe5ke Před rokem

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  • @leaddog3132
    @leaddog3132 Před 4 lety

    meadowlark; the real goat

  • @zachmarett2689
    @zachmarett2689 Před 4 lety +2

    Ah yes the man who wilt chamberlain said was the best basketball player of all time

  • @yosemitesamiam
    @yosemitesamiam Před 8 lety

    RIP Meadowlark Lemon...best there was.

  • @mechajay3358
    @mechajay3358 Před 8 lety

    RIP Lemon

  • @kcthinker
    @kcthinker Před 4 lety

    What is the Meadowlark Lemon history? They did not say anything.

  • @timothydawson1742
    @timothydawson1742 Před 8 lety

    2 Meadowlark Lemon I remember you guys when I was small the history of the Globetrotters all the way from Chicago thanks Abe saperstein you took a bunch of men from Chicago look for the right name and found it Harlem Globetrotters the 1945 to 2016
    90 years of the best in the world that revolutionized basketball a Canadian sport which was invented here but done more with a basketball than any other human being could ever do and I'm proud to see the Harlem Globetrotters at the fullest best basketball players in the world and also the funniest bring joy and happiness to our hearts my chair goes to you I'm 51 years old now and I still remember you guys when I was a kid yeah baby and there's no jive ass turkey about this these guys are phenomenal and I'm proud to know you guys keep bouncing the ball because we can hear it keep making us laugh because we feel it slap some skin because we know it keep Rockin and the whole world knows it the Harlem Globetrotters the greatest the phenomenal the grandeur of the world Northern can do what you guys have done in your lifetime and you should be proud of what you've done your friend and always be your friend Tim Dawson my nickname Elvis That's the Way It Is man slap some skin baby

  • @thomasbridges7323
    @thomasbridges7323 Před 2 lety

    They are the shit

  • @justinclark9253
    @justinclark9253 Před 5 lety

    Scooby Doo

  • @stevehaynes9498
    @stevehaynes9498 Před 4 lety

    The racism is still around today in the year 2020 ..

  • @oxotnikppv
    @oxotnikppv Před 5 lety

    Читер своего времени

  • @petermorton301
    @petermorton301 Před 4 lety

    The only player in my opinion to over reach the wareness to the degree of basketball like Meadowlark Lemon is Earvin Magic Johnson they are two of the people Rember Magic being called Wallah and Meadowlark Lemon being call the clown prince of basketball Rember James Worthy said he don't think their will ever be a six 9 guard that will clown you while he humiliates you look at Ervin Magic Johnson clip's and Meadowlark Lemon clip's and watch both basketball awareness and how both are alike then different

  • @cullenmac1
    @cullenmac1 Před 8 lety

    I really wanted to watch this but the jarring repetitive music was just too much.

  • @MarkNovakoski-pe5ke
    @MarkNovakoski-pe5ke Před rokem

    Hey I moved Larry brown a lot of stuff hot wife the electricians stole my tip Matthew novakoski

  • @bobbob6851
    @bobbob6851 Před 5 lety

    This is wilt chamberlains goat lmao

  • @horaceball5418
    @horaceball5418 Před 9 lety

    As a Jewish-American I loved how the old Globetrotters would humiliate their hapless white opponents...::giggle::

    • @austindenotter19
      @austindenotter19 Před 9 lety +1

      thats very stupid

    • @horaceball5418
      @horaceball5418 Před 9 lety

      Austin Denotter We support the black man against evil oppressors.

    • @austindenotter19
      @austindenotter19 Před 9 lety

      you support them enough to keep awayobama and hillary?

    • @horaceball5418
      @horaceball5418 Před 9 lety

      Austin Denotter Obamma and Hillay love the black man and the jewish american in our struggle for freedom.

    • @austindenotter19
      @austindenotter19 Před 9 lety

      well then, me too.

  • @lancebaker1374
    @lancebaker1374 Před 6 lety

    You F*CKED THIS UP ROYALLY with the black frame around it. If we wanted to watch a postage stamp, we would go to the post office!!!! Thumbs down.

  • @joe-vz6hx
    @joe-vz6hx Před 9 lety +1

    frankly a rather lacking "history." with just little bits n pieces and lacking in overall footage, esp from the 60s/70s "glory years" when they were so big. the "bucketeers" - ugh - the beginning of the end. oh well

  • @adamables2829
    @adamables2829 Před 6 lety

    Video starts at 5:44. 99% of what comes before that is borderline unbearable.

  • @cloudman8911
    @cloudman8911 Před 5 lety

    Wtf