Chris Richardson (basketball)
historyChris Richardson;also known as Chris "Flash" Richardson (b. Corpus Christi, Texas in 1980, died in Sasebo, Japan on 10 December 2008) was a member of the Harlem Globetrotters and he died while touring Japan as part of 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.»ESPN news item "Globtrotters' Richardson Dies in Sleep"
Chris Richardson, 6-foot-7, 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 and Girls Clubs as well as adoption agencies.
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