At the age of 52 from a brain tumor. Pearl was something to watch. His play as a freshman caused Dick Vitale to coin the term "diaper dandy" for players like Washington and blurt out his catch phrase "Dispsy-doo-dunkeroo" as Washington went on one four against St. Johns down the lane to jam it home.
ESPN, Dick Vitale, and Jim Boeheim owe their success to the Pearl. RIP Mr. Playground.
ESPN, Dick Vitale, and Jim Boeheim owe their success to the Pearl. RIP Mr. Playground.