Just read that Chuck Negron, lead singer of the 60's rock group 3 Dog Night, was a high school basketball star in California and played at Hancock Junior College in Santa Maria, California in the early 60's. One of his teammates at Hancock was John Dampier, who along with Ron Bonham led Muncie Central to the state final game in 1960 (defeated by East Chicago Washington). Dampier played his last two years with Rick Barry at Miami (Fla.). Negron left basketball and went on to fame and fortune with 3 Dog Night only to fall victim to alcohol and drug abuse in the 70's, literally losing a fortune and almost his life.
After Miami Dampier ended up back in Muncie and passed in 2014. Negron is in California, still living but in poor health with COPD.
Sometimes hoops lead to some strange matchups.
After Miami Dampier ended up back in Muncie and passed in 2014. Negron is in California, still living but in poor health with COPD.
Sometimes hoops lead to some strange matchups.
