Chris Richardson (basketball)
| Harlem Globetrotters | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 26, 1980 Corpus Christi, Texas |
| Died | December 10, 2008 (aged 28) Sasebo, Japan |
| Career information | |
| College | UNLV |
Chris LaMark "Flash" Richardson (March 26, 1980 – December 10, 2008) was an American basketball player and a member of the Harlem Globetrotters.
Early life[edit]
Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Richardson moved to Las Vegas, Nevada when he began playing college basketball at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1998.
Career[edit]
Shortly after his college career ended, he joined the Harlem Globetrotters. Richardson was known for his dunking skills and a genial disposition. Sports Illustrated featured Richardson in their November 9, 1998 issue after he won the slam dunk competition as a freshman at the UNLV Fan Jam. As a senior in college, Richardson participated in the 14th Annual Slam Dunk and Three-point Championships held in Atlanta on March 28, 2002.
Death[edit]
He died of a brain aneurysm in Japan. The Harlem Globetrotters were at a U.S. military base in Sasebo, Japan, as part of an annual holiday tour.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ "ESPN news item "Globetrotters' Richardson Dies in Sleep"". Sports.espn.go.com. 2008-12-11. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- "Player Bio: Chris Richardson :: Men's Basketball". Unlvrebels.com. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- "Richardson To Dunk - UNLV Official Athletic Site". Unlvrebels.com. 2002-03-21. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- Greene, Ryan. "Former Rebel's spirit lives on with Globetrotters - Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 | midnight - Las Vegas Sun". M.lvsun.com. Retrieved 2011-12-16.