Chris Richardson (basketball)
American basketball player
| 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
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
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
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
- ^ "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.
