The Harlem Globetrotters

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The Harlem Globetrotters
Since 1926 the Harlem Globetrotters have thrilled audiences around the world as the premier exhibition basketball team. Combining their talented athleticism with comedy and theater, the Globetrotters have played over 25,[url=http://duveticaoutletcanada.halod.com/][b]duvetica jackets canada online outlet[/b][/url],000 games entertaining young and old and becoming ambassadors of goodwill.
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Eventually the Globetrotters became known more for entertaining audiences with their comic routines than a competitive sports team. The team's act was to amaze the spectators in their skillful handling of several basketballs in the way they passed,[url=http://parajumperssale.webmium.com/][b]Parajumpers Jackets On Sale Parajumpers Parka Coat Online Store[/url], juggled balls between players, and used their incredible coordination to make difficult shots. Many NBA greats have played for the Globetrotters. Players like Wilt "The Stilt" Chamberlain,[url=http://duveticadownjacketssale.webmium.com/][b]http://duveticadownjacketssale.webmium.com/[/b][/url], Connie "The Hawk" Hawkins,[url=http://discountnikesoccershoes.webmium.com/][b]Nike Soccer Shoes online[/b][/url], Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, as well as baseball Hall of Famers Bob Gibson and Ferguson Jenkins. During the 1970s and 80s they had a popular team member, Fred "Curly" Neal remembered as the best dribbler of that era of the team's history. Their first female player was Olympic gold medalist Lynette Woodard who was signed in 1985.
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The Harlem Globetrotters have been featured in several of their own films and television series over the years and continue to entertain audiences around the world.
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