Event Details
| Date: |
Tue, April 8th 08 |
| Time: |
7:00 pm |
| Cost: |
$15-$78 |
| Info: |
The world-famous HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS were originally formed from the
Wendell Phillips High School. The team played in the Negro American
Legion League as the "Giles Post," and in 1927 turned professional as
the Savoy Big Five under manager Dick Hudson. Later that year, promoter
Abe Saperstein (Hall of Fame, 1971) bought the team and re-named it the
Harlem Globetrotters.
Up until the late 1930s, the Globetrotters were a serious competitive
team. Starting with the acquisition of Inman Jackson, the Globetrotters
began to work more light entertainment and comedic routines into their
appearances, but could still play with the best of the professional
teams.
In 1939, the Globetrotters were runners-up to the New York Rens (Hall
of Fame, 1963) in the World Professional Basketball Tournament in
Chicago. The team won the tournament in 1940. After World War II, the
Globetrotters became real "globetrotters," travelling the world and
entertaining thousands.
With players such as Geese Ausbie, Goose Tatum, 1998 Hall of Famer
Marques Haynes, Curly Neal and Meadowlark Lemon, the Globetrotters
quickly became ambassadors of bringing their showmanship to millions.
The team has played over 20,000 games in more than 100 countries around
the world.
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| Location: |
MTS Centre |
| Location Website: |
http://www.mtscentre.ca |
| Location Address: |
Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1L7
Canada |
| Map Link: |
Click here for map and directions. |
| Online Tickets: |
Click here for tickets |
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