Harlem Globetrotters: Born in Harlem?

The Harlem Globetrotters were founded in Chicago in 1927 as the Savoy Big Five. They later changed their name to the Globe Trotters and eventually became the New York Harlem Globetrotters. The team has played in over 115 countries and has had honorary members such as Whoopi Goldberg and Nelson Mandela. The Harlem Globetrotters did […]

How many Harlem Globetrotter honorees?

The Harlem Globetrotters, known for their exhibition basketball, have had eight honorary members including Henry Kissinger, Pope John Paul II, and Nelson Mandela. The team’s signature moves date back to 1941 and five jersey numbers have been retired. Formed in the 1920s, the Harlem Globetrotters achieved international fame in the 1950s and have continued to […]

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