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JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS AND THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS TEAM UP TO LAUNCH NATIONWIDE CREATIVITY COMPETITION IN U.S. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

March 22, 2023

Jersey Mike’s Subs today announced they have partnered with the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters to launch a nationwide creativity competition for elementary schools across the United States. Known as the “Court of Creativity presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs,” the contest will award $1,000 to 10 finalists, and one grand prize winner will receive a visit from the Harlem Globetrotters before the end of the 2022-23 school year.

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THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS AWARD 5 COMMUNITY LEADERS ACROSS THE US

February 24, 2023

The Harlem Globetrotters and presenting sponsor, Jersey Mike’s Subs, visited 5 US cities during the 2023 World Tour to honor local community members with the ‘Great Assist’®️ Award. The series, in its inaugural year, celebrates youth sports and organizations that actively pursue the possibilities of greatness by exemplifying LEADERSHIP, SPORTSMANSHIP and COMMITMENT in their community.

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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS LAUNCH THE ‘GREAT ASSIST®️’ COMMUNITY SERIES AND AWARD IN MILWAUKEE

December 21, 2022

Players ‘Zeus’ McClurkin, ‘Too Tall’ Winston and ‘Scooter’ Christensen surprised ‘Great Assist®️’ award recipient at local Boys & Girls Club.

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BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE, TWO-TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST, AND WNBA GREAT, LYNETTE WOODARD, RETURNS TO THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS AS SPECIAL ADVISOR

December 13, 2022

Woodard To Be Joined By The Largest Female Roster in Globetrotters History - Including Cherelle ‘Torch’ George, Fatima ‘TNT’ Lister, Mia ‘Mighty’ Hopkins, Arysia ‘Ace’ Porter, Mia ‘Ice’ Castaneda, and Kayla Gabor

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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS APPEAR ON THE TODAY SHOW

November 01, 2022

Catch the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters on NBC's Today Show!

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HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP AND THE WORLD-FAMOUS HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS SET TO PREMIERE ORIGINAL TV SERIES, HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS: PLAY IT FORWARD, ON NBC

September 13, 2022

NEW YORK, NY, September 13, 2022 – The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters return to broadcast network television in an exclusive partnership with Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), on the premiere of Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward.

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ROAD TO BRANDWEEK: TAKING THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS BEYOND THE BASKETBALL COURT

September 02, 2022

When a brand has been around for nearly a century, what else is there to do?

For Keith Dawkins and the Harlem Globetrotters, the answer is more. The basketball exhibition team has relied on its famous live shows since its birth in 1926, but is now looking for new ways to reach consumers.

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THE WORLD FAMOUS HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS ARE ON THE CLOCK FOR THE 14th ANNUAL DRAFT IN 2022

June 22, 2022

Every year, the Harlem Globetrotters host an annual draft welcoming notable figures to the iconic team. Draft selections embody the Globetrotter brand and are holding court in their own respective industries and community. This year’s explosive line-up features Hall of Famers,  best-selling authors, award-winning creators, and draft-eligible collegiate players.

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THE WORLD-FAMOUS HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS JOIN THOUSANDS OF ATHLETES FOR THE 2022 SPECIAL OLYMPICS USA GAMES

June 13, 2022

The 2022 Special Olympics US Games kicked off in Orlando, Florida this past weekend and the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters took part in the momentous celebration with over 5,500 athletes from across the US.

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UNDRCRWN TEAMS UP WITH HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS FOR ULTIMATE COLLECTION

April 27, 2022

Hi family! We are back with another insane collaboration. We are excited to share with you the UNDRCRWN x Harlem Globetrotters collection. See below for the official press release and inspiration behind the looks.

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TOO TALL GRANTS A WISH IN ROANOKE

April 26, 2022

The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters’ Too Tall Winston recently made a special visit before the team took the court in Roanoke, Virginia.

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REMEMBERING MEADOWLARK LEMON: THE GAMECHANGER OF JOY

April 25, 2022

In order to know where you're going, you must know where you've been.Today one can’t mention the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters without mentioning the great basketball legend, Meadowlark Lemon.

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LIGHTS OUT! HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS SET RECORD BREAKING NIGHT IN HONOR OF CURLY NEAL

March 19, 2022

Friday, March 18, was no ordinary night on the road during the 2022 Harlem Globetrotters Spread Game Tour in Fargo, North Dakota. It was lights out as 11-Year Veteran, Cheese shot (22) 4-pointers during the game

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LIDS ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER RETAIL PARTNERSHIP WITH HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS

February 11, 2022

Exciting news, fam! We have partnered with Lids to bring you the “They Gave Us Game” initiative. Check out the official press release from Lids below for details.

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FORMER NICKELODEON EXECUTIVE KEITH DAWKINS TAPPED TO LEAD HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS AS PRESIDENT

February 04, 2022

Atlanta, GA (January 26, 2022) – The Harlem Globetrotters, world-famous for originating basketball style with skilled athletes of the highest order – showcasing their iconic talents in 124 countries and territories on six continents since 1926, has big plans to elevate the historic brand beyond the court. 

As part of the Globetrotters’ continued evolution from a live event business to a global entertainment brand, parent company Herschend Enterprises has brought in award-winning media veteran Keith Dawkins to lead the transformation.

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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS HONOR CURLY NEAL WITH 22 RECORD ATTEMPTS

February 03, 2022

The Harlem Globetrotters decided to take on a challenge unlike any other, attempting 22 world records in only two days including the Farthest basketball bounce shot, Most blindfolded basketball slam dunks in one minute, and Farthest behind-the-back basketball alley-oop slam dunk.

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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS ANNOUNCE SPREAD GAME TOUR

July 01, 2021

The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their newly reimagined Spread Game Tour in 2021 to over 150 cities starting on July 21 after being inactive due to the pandemic for over a year.

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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS LEGEND "SWEET LOU DUNBAR" INDUCTED INTO THE LOUISIANA SPORTS HALL OF FAME

June 05, 2021

The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters are thrilled to celebrate the achievement of Harlem Globetrotter Legend "Sweet Lou Dunbar" as a proud inductee into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS LEGEND CURLY NEAL PASSES AWAY AT 77

March 26, 2020

Fred “Curly” Neal – the Harlem Globetrotters icon known worldwide for his trademark shaved head and charismatic smile – passed away this morning in his home outside of Houston at the age of 77.

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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS TO HONOR JIMMY BLACKLOCK AS "GLOBETROTTERS LEGEND" ON FEBRUARY 28 IN AUSTIN

February 05, 2020

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters announced today that the team will honor current head coach and former point guard great Jimmy Blacklock as a Globetrotter Legend, the team’s highest honor short of jersey retirement, at their February 28 stop in Austin, Texas, during their 2020 “Pushing the Limits” World Tour.

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