Marques Haynes
Born: October 3, 1926
Died: May 22, 2015
in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, USA
Died: May 22, 2015
in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, USA
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Marques Haynes (March 10, 1926 – May 22, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and member of the Harlem Globetrotters, notable for his remarkable ability to dribble the ball and keep it away from defenders. According to the 1988 film Harlem Globetrotters: Six Decades of Magic, Haynes could dribble the ball as many as 348 times a minute.
Death
Haynes died at the age of 89 on May 22, 2015, [15] in Plano, Texas. His death was stated to be of natural causes.
Legacy
Haynes was considered to be among the greatest ballhandlers who ever lived. Wilt Chamberlain once said, "What he did was something that I could never do, and I could do almost everything on the basketball court." His game influenced players such as Bob Cousy, Pete Maravich, and Fred "Curly" Neal. He has been described as one of the best basketball players never to compete in the NBA.
Haynes was known for his catchphrase, "I'm Marques Haynes, I'll show you how!" He was also father-in-law to Dallas Cowboys great Drew Pearson.
Marques Haynes (March 10, 1926 – May 22, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and member of the Harlem Globetrotters, notable for his remarkable ability to dribble the ball and keep it away from defenders. According to the 1988 film Harlem Globetrotters: Six Decades of Magic, Haynes could dribble the ball as many as 348 times a minute.
Death
Haynes died at the age of 89 on May 22, 2015, [15] in Plano, Texas. His death was stated to be of natural causes.
Legacy
Haynes was considered to be among the greatest ballhandlers who ever lived. Wilt Chamberlain once said, "What he did was something that I could never do, and I could do almost everything on the basketball court." His game influenced players such as Bob Cousy, Pete Maravich, and Fred "Curly" Neal. He has been described as one of the best basketball players never to compete in the NBA.
Haynes was known for his catchphrase, "I'm Marques Haynes, I'll show you how!" He was also father-in-law to Dallas Cowboys great Drew Pearson.
Movies for Marques Haynes...
Title: The Harlem Globetrotters
Character: Marques - Globetrotter
Released: May 30, 1951
Type: Movie
All-American basketball player, Billy signs up with the world-famous "Harlem Globetrotters", an all-Negro professional team. Billy struggles with important life decisions and their consequences.
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