Curley "Boo" Johnson

Curley "Boo" Johnson (born February 10, 1965) is an American basketball player, best known as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, an American exhibition basketball team.

Family Johnson is from Peoria, Illinois, and is the son of Lorraine and Curley Johnson Sr. Johnson Sr. was the first Black player to play basketball for Bradley University, leading them to a National Invitation Tournament championship in 1957.

Early years Curley "Boo" Johnson moved to Peoria, Illinois, in 1970 at age 4. He played for Sterling Grade School, coached by Robert Snowden, which placed fourth in the city championships. Johnson also played tailback in football for the Sterling Lions JFL when the team won an undefeated city championship. Ambassador Award 1999 Peoria High Sports Hall of Fame 2004 Peoria Area Sports Hall of Fame 2007 Peoria African American Hall of Fame 2007 Spoon River College Sports Hall of Fame 2010 Loras College Honorary Degree 2018

Personal life Johnson lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife, Michelle, and stepson, Troy.