New York, New York
Making Their Dreams Real
For hundreds of young New Yorkers, Clyde Frazier Jr. was a friend with a basketball.
Mr. Frazier, 41, worked as a state tax investigator in the World Trade Center but was better known as the founder of the SlamJam Women's Basketball League. The league brought together top players from city public and Roman Catholic schools and sent countless girls off to college with basketball scholarships.
Mr. Frazier, who enjoyed films, plays and working out, also found time abut 10 years ago to start the Friends of Frederick E. Samuel Foundation (named for a former city councilman). The nonprofit group in Harlem provides basketball and counseling to young people. Clyde Frazier Sr. said his son, who was married but childless, could talk to anybody about anything.
"He was passionate and committed to young people," said Shawn Dove, a friend and colleague. "For 10 years every Saturday and Sunday he traveled from Queens to open up the gym at 9 a.m. at the Countee Cullen Community Center in Harlem."
I never knew Clyde. My office did a reflection today with a list of names of victims. I chose Clyde Frazier, Jr. because it sounded like a cool guy. Thanks for sharing his memory.
Adam M
September 11, 2025 | Atlanta, GA | Coworker
He was my basketball coach in Harlem in my teenage years. He was a passionate coach. He also cared about us as young black men. God bless your soul king
Hashem Croom
April 06, 2025 | New York, NY | Student
It took a long time to do this, but I guess it is better late than never. I can´t believe that just an hour and a half after we had breakfast, your life came to a tragic end. I have dreamt many of nights of looking up and seeing a huge plane slamming into the building where you worked. I was in such disbelief that and panic, that I started running towards the building to see if I could find you. I stood in the plaza looking for you as frightened and panicked people ran pass me. I...
Eric Newton
March 12, 2024 | Friend
Remembering Clyde on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Cindy Roe
September 13, 2021
Today, 09/11/2018, we remember you Clyde. We will never forget. Wishing all the best to your family and friends. Much regards.
Tom
September 11, 2018 | San Jose, CA
Beautifull humans legacies always live on!
November 10, 2016 | Sondra, GA
I only knew Mr.Frazier from the slamjam tournament which i played in a few times n. And were he came up with my basketball name "babyshaq" that stuck to me till this day. He was a cool down to earth guy and i was truly sadden when i heard what happen and i pray everytime for the Frazier family. And i am happy to have known him. R.I.P Mr.Frazier you will always be missed.
Akeeta Barrett
September 11, 2016 | Jamaica, NY
Continued prayers and comfort for your loss.
Iris Raiford
September 11, 2015 | New York
I knew Clyde when he was attending SUNY Albany with my brother and we were neighbors when he lived in Jamaica, NY. He was affectionate and always steadfast about helping others less fortunate. He was a strong brother and is missed very much. Your spirit lives on. My prayers and condolences to the Frazier family. Kevin Lynch NYC
Kevin Lynch
September 12, 2013 | New York, NY