{"id":16625,"date":"2011-08-19T14:31:57","date_gmt":"2011-08-19T19:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playingfieldpromotions.com\/blog\/?p=6427"},"modified":"2021-08-16T19:48:34","modified_gmt":"2021-08-16T19:48:34","slug":"meadowlark-lemon-to-kick-off-2nd-annual-drive-for-hope-golf-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportsspeakers360.com\/blog\/meadowlark-lemon-to-kick-off-2nd-annual-drive-for-hope-golf-classic","title":{"rendered":"Meadowlark Lemon to Kick Off 2nd Annual &#8216;Drive for Hope&#8217; Golf Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SALEM, OR. &#8211; Legendary basketball player, Meadowlark Lemon, known as the \u201cClown Prince of Basketball, is a hero to young and old alike in the sports world. He&nbsp; was the most popular member of the most beloved sports team in history \u2013 the Harlem Globetrotters.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6436\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6436\" style=\"width: 481px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6436\" title=\"Meadowlark Lemon and Curly Neal\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportsspeakers360.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Meadowlark-Lemon-and-Curly-Neal.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"481\" height=\"308\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Curly Neal and Meadowlark Lemon are just a few of our more popular motivational sports speakers, says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Along with his teammate, Curly Neal, Meadowlark Lemon and The Harlem Globetrotters have performed to audiences all over the world.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Meadowlark Lemon, is set to present the 2nd annual \u201cDrive for Hope,\u201d charity golf classic in Salem, Oregon.<\/p>\n<p>The kick off for the event is set to begin with a shot gun start at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, Salem Golf Club, located at 2025 Golf Course Rd. S.<\/p>\n<p>Statesman.com reports:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The fundraiser includes an award dinner and auction at 6 p.m., followed by a visiting session with Meadowlark Lemon at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army in Marion and Polk counties.<\/p>\n<p>Golfers who would like to play a round of golf with the former Harlem Globetrotter can bid to do so.<\/p>\n<p>Registration to participate in the charity event is required by Aug. 15. Golfers can pledge their bid on the enrollment\/registration form.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, contact Tom Ferrin at (503) 798-4843 or by email to thomas.ferrin@usw.salvationarmy.org.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you are looking for a motivational sports speaker for your next event, look no further than former NBA legend, Meadowlark Lemon. To hire Meadowlark Lemon for a personal appearance, endorsement or as a motivational sports speaker, for Meadowlark Lemon speaker and Meadowlark Lemon booking agent information, call 1.800.966.1380<\/p>\n<p>Related searches:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.playingfieldpromotions.com\/Curly-Neal.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Curly Neal speaker and agent information<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SALEM, OR. &#8211; Legendary basketball player, Meadowlark Lemon, known as the \u201cClown Prince of Basketball, is a hero to young and old alike in the sports world. He&nbsp; was the most popular member of the most beloved sports team in history \u2013 the Harlem Globetrotters. 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