HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS AND ICONIC DESIGNER, JEFF HAMILTON, ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION TO CREATE THE ORGANIZATION’S CENTENNIAL UNIFORM

First-ever creative work between one of sports most iconic fashion leaders and one of the world's most renowned sports brands to also include multiple limited addition pieces as the 100th anniversary unfolds in 2026

Leaders in breaking barriers and making history, the world-famous, Harlem Globetrotters™ today announced a collaboration with legendary designer, Jeff Hamilton to create the organization’s Centennial look, including a redesign of its uniform for the historic season. Hamilton, whose work with a host of organizations, especially NBA teams and athletes, has made him one of the most sought-after designers in the industry, will lead the creative for the Globetrotters as the 2026 Centennial season unfolds.

“Our 100-year anniversary has provided the perfect opportunity to refresh our uniform. Our goal is to create a look that better reflects our iconic history, leverages the equity that we’ve built up over the years, while also doing something that is fresh and appealing to our global audience,” said Keith Dawkins, President, Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios. “Partnering with Jeff Hamilton, one of the sporting world’s most legendary designers, is an opportunity to build something truly special for our centennial and beyond.”

“While we have worked to design fashion pieces with some of the biggest and most storied franchises in sports, especially in the NBA, this collaborative partnership with the Globetrotters is both special and will be one of our most unique,” Hamilton said. “There is no organization with such positive global appeal than the Globetrotters, and our pieces will be both reflective of their history in sports, pop culture and diplomacy, as well as their appeal to an audience that will learn about their story for the first time. It will be one of the must haves for the world of fashion and sport as their 100th season unfolds.”

Hamilton is perhaps best known for the memorabilia he has designed for stars of the NBA and is himself considered to be a part of the sport's history. At the 1997 All Star game, when a panel selected the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, each honoree received a unique NBA-commissioned Hamilton leather jacket to wear to the ceremony. Hamilton also designed the commemorative jackets 25 years later when the NBA announced a 75th Anniversary Team to honor the 75 greatest players in NBA history. Hamilton designed jackets for Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, as well as the 2000-2002 Los Angeles Lakers. Celebrities who have commissioned Hamilton pieces include: Madonna, Michael Jackson, George Michael, Vanilla Ice, Guns n’ Roses, A$AP Rocky, Bill Clinton, and Nelson Mandela. Hamilton’s designs for the NBA continue to influence the designers of other clothing brands. In 2021, lifestyle brand Converse, released a collection of footwear inspired by Hamilton’s best-known NBA championship jackets.

In addition to the Centennial uniform, Hamilton will be working on a series of fashion collaborations which will roll out throughout the centennial calendar beginning this fall.

This past year, Globetrotter athletes again set a new bar for excellence on and off the court, bringing their talents to 50 markets around the world and an additional 46 cities in North America. Athletes set 18 new Guinness World Records, the second-most in one season in their history.

ABOUT THE WORLD-FAMOUS HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS™ / HERSCHEND ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS

The Harlem Globetrotters™ are THE originators of basketball style; captured by their dynamic athleticism, unique skill and historical influence on the modern game of basketball. Since 1926, the Globetrotters, proud members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, have used their legendary global tour to showcase their iconic brand of basketball to tens of millions in over 124 countries and territories across six continents. They have expanded the brand by coming back to network television for the first time in 40 years with their Emmy nominated NBC series “Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward” which also airs on Telemundo as “Harlem Globetrotters: Ganando Con La Comunidad.” Content partners include Hidden Pictures, Atmosphere TV, and Hearts Media Production Group; consumer partnerships include, Sprayground, Undercrwn, Macys, Hybrid; and additional partnerships include our official tour partner Jersey Mikes, official ball partner, Spalding, Viral Nation, Hoopculture, and Citi. Coined by the U.S. State Department in 1951 as Ambassadors of Goodwill, the team leverages their moniker to drive its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts around their strategic pillars of Health & Wellness, Education, and Community Empowerment. These efforts have yielded partnership with the likes of Microsoft, U.S. State Department Sports Diplomacy, The National Archives, ‘Great Assist’ in partnership with Jersey Mike’s Subs, Campus Multimedia Court of Creativity, and Comic Relief Red Nose Day.

For more information about the Harlem Globetrotters™ and the Tour, visit the Globetrotters' official website: www.harlemglobetrotters.com. The Harlem Globetrotters™ is a subsidiary of Herschend, the largest family-owned themed attractions company.

ABOUT JEFF HAMILTON:

Jeff Hamilton is a legendary fashion designer renowned for his iconic leather jackets that have become synonymous with sports, pop culture, and streetwear. Rising to fame in the 1990s, Hamilton’s bold, custom designs have been worn by everyone from Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to LeBron James and dozens of hip-hop and entertainment icons. His work played a major role in bridging the worlds of high fashion, streetwear, and sports, helping redefine what luxury style looks like in urban culture. Jeff’s jackets have also been featured in countless championship celebrations and cultural milestones. Outside of personally commissioned jackets, Hamilton's company continues its long-standing partnership with the NBA, NFL, and has recently expanded with FIFA for World Cup 2026. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Jeff Hamilton continues to lead the industry at the intersection of fashion, sports, and art—delivering timeless designs that honor legacy and inspire the next generation. For more information, visit www.jeffhamiltonshop.com or follow @jeffhamilton on social media.

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