I salute Harold Bell

I had the opportunity to be Harold Bells camera man for some of the 2010 Washington Wizards home games and found him to be a true legend in sports talk. He is highly respected by his friends and peers. I was also was taken by Harold's compassion for the less fortunate weather on the Basketball court or on the street as he and his wife has a toy drive every Christmas.
Sixth generation Washingtonian, Youth Advocate and pioneer in radio and television sports talk shows in DC. The first black to host and produce sports special in prime time (1975) on NBC WRC TV-4. The "Original Inside Sports
"Harold Bell has always provided a platform for those without one. When I was locked up unfairly he was there for me" Jim Brown (NFL)
"Harold, I am the Welterweight Champion of the World today because you were there when no one else was." Sugar Ray Leonard, Boxing Hall of Fame
"Harold Bell is the Heavyweight Champion of sports talk." Don King, Boxing Hall of Fame "Harold Bell, you helped prepare me for the NBA." Dave Bing, NBA Hall of Fame

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