Chris Richardson (basketball)

Chris Richardson;also known as Chris "Flash" Richardson (b. Corpus Christi, Texas in 1980, died December 10, 2008) was an American basketball player and a member of the Harlem Globetrotters and he died in Japan during the team's tour. He died reportedly of natural causes. The Harlem Globetrotters were at a U.S. military base in Sasebo, Japan, as part of an annual holiday tour.^[1]

Chris Richardson, 6-foot-7-inch, played college basketball at UNLV with the UNLV Rebels and joined the Harlem Globetrotters shortly after his college career ended. Richardson was known for his dunking skills and a genial disposition. He was also active in charity and contributed to organizations such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs, as well as adoption agencies.

References

1. ^ ESPN news item "Globetrotters' Richardson Dies in Sleep"

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Name	Richardson, Chris
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Date of birth	1890
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Date of death	December 10, 2008
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