He was one of the greatest street Basketball players to ever play the game. His legend grew in New York. He was 6 foot 2 but had incredible leaping ability. He was known to grab quarters off the top of the backboard, which stands about 13 feet off the ground. He could dunk the ball twice on one jump. He was a sure fire NBA prospect until he started using drugs. After spending time in prision, he kicked his habit and became an inspiration to the kids in his community. Earl Manigault died in 1998 at hte age of 53, due to heart failure. He once said,"For every Michael Jordan, there's an Earl Manigault. Some one must fall. I'm that one".
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