Net Worth: Meadowlark Lemon
| Net Worth | Salary | Birthdate | Birthplace | Gender | Height | Profession | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2 million | N/A | April 25, 1932 | Wilmington, North Carolina | Male | N/A | Basketball player, Actor, Minister | American |
What is Meadowlark Lemon’s Net Worth?
Meadowlark Lemon was an American basketball player, actor, and minister known for his time touring with the Harlem Globetrotters. His net worth was estimated to be $2 million.
Highlights
Meadowlark Lemon was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003. He played in more than 16,000 games for the Harlem Globetrotters. Lemon also starred in television shows and was featured in the Grammy-nominated video, The First National Kidisc.
Early Life
Meadowlark Lemon was born on April 25, 1932, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He attended Florida A&M University.
Career
At the age of 22, Meadowlark Lemon applied to join the Harlem Globetrotters in 1954 and began playing with the team the following year. He played with the Harlem Globetrotters until 1980. In 1980, he left to form his own touring team called the Bucketeers. He played with the Bucketeers until 1983 and then moved on to play with the Shooting Stars from 1984 to 1987. In 1988, he formed Meadowlark Lemon’s Harlem All Stars team. Despite having his own team, Lemon returned to the Harlem Globetrotters in 1994 and played 50 games with them.
Personal Life
Meadowlark Lemon was a born-again Christian and an ordained minister. He was married to Dr. Cynthia Lemon and together they had 10 children. Meadowlark Lemon passed away on December 27, 2015, at the age of 83.
Net Worth Over Time
Meadowlark Lemon’s net worth was estimated to be $2 million. While this was his approximate net worth at the time of his death, the value may have fluctuated over the course of his career and personal life.
Components of Net Worth
Meadowlark Lemon’s net worth included earnings from his basketball career, touring with the Harlem Globetrotters, his own touring team, and other ventures such as television shows and appearances. Additionally, his net worth was influenced by any investments or assets he may have owned.
Disclaimer: All net worths are calculated using data drawn from public sources and are estimates. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, these figures may not be completely precise. Corrections and additional information are welcomed.