Ep. 19 Harold “Lefty” Williams | Basketball – The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams

Real talk with Harold “Lefty” Williams: growing up in Jersey in a household dominated by his abusive father, the love and respect of his mom, the moral compass that pushed him towards a better future. The consequences of life stress on his academics and the reality he would never play Div 1 basketball. Taking every opportunity that came his way and always pushing himself to do better. His wife and kids and how they keep him grounded yet reaching for the stars.

“Basketball saved my life…” growing up in Jersey in a household dominated by his abusive father, something inside Lefty pushed him on a path that was headed out of the neighbor. His love and respect for him mom fueled his dreams and acted as the moral compass he so desperately needed.

Harlem Dreams Showman Funnyman , Harold “Lefty” Williams, Co-Founder/President a native of Jersey City, New Jersey Harold “Lefty” Williams, had one of his most defining moments when he was asked to join the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters! He made Globetrotter history by becoming the first left handed showman to sign with the team. After his departure from the Globetrotters, ESPN, the world’s largest sports network, called his trade “from the losingest team of all time to the winningest team of all time… a deal straight out of Ripley’s Believe it or Not” The article by Tom Friend, gave the world a glimpse of the story about the man that is Harold “Lefty” Williams. Learn more at >>HERE<<.

A former College basketball two time defensive player of the year with Jersey City University Men’s Basketball, Lefty travels the country exhibiting and teaching outstanding ball handling trick techniques and various ball handling drills. He has traveled to over 30 countries around the world as a professional basketball player, as well as a showman.

Harold “Lefty” Williams lives in Los Angeles. He is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, founder – Harlem Dreams Show Basketball Team, founder – Harold Lefty Williams DARE2DREAM Foundation, producer & talent manager.

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