Harlem Globetrotters By: Trent Hayden, Avery Henderson, Logan Raulie

Introduction Today we will talk about the Harlem Globetrotters history, there losses, their players, and how they help around the world.

The Harlem Globetrotters History  The Harlem Globetrotters began by the Savoy Big 5  Abe Sapperstine took over the team in 1922  The team traveled all over the country starting in Pinkly Illinois  The globetrotters lived through segregation  They were the first team to play in Europe  The team with 41,166 wins and 666 losses

Harlem Globetrotter losses  Their fist loss was against the Seattle University Chieftains this loss was is January 1952  New Jersey Reds on January 5, 1971  Washington Generals

Players (Big Easy)  Big Easy’s home town is New Orleans, Louisiana  He was born in April 15, 1981  Big Easy’s college was Southeastern Louisiana University  Big Easy is 6 feet 9 inches  His position is showman  His weight is 250 pounds

Players (Ant Atkinson)  His home town is Wilson, North Carolina  He was born on January 13, 1984  His college was Barton College (N.C.)  Ant Atkinson weight is 155  His height i9s5 feet 10 inches  Ant Atkinson position is showman

Players (Handles)  Handles hometown is Harrisburg, Pennsylvania  He was born in October 5, 1972  He went to college at Lock Haven University (Pa.)  Handles position is also showman  His weight is 175 pounds  Handles is 6 feet 1 inch

Players (Hi-light Bruton)  Hi-light Bruton hometown is Greer, South Carolina  His birth date is January 10, 1971  Hi-lights college is Benedict College (S.C.)  Hi-light Bruton’s weight is 218  His height is 6 feet 7 inches  Hi-light Bruton’s position is showman

Players (Dizzy Grant)  His hometown is Princeton New Jersey  He was born on December 3, 1982  Dizzy’s colege was College of New Jersey  Dizzy Grant’s weight is 190 pounds  His height is 6 feet and 2 inches  His position is Gard

How the Globetrotter help (Bring joy to the world)  They have been to South Africa  Visit Nelson Mandela to talk about putting on a show on his 80 th birthday  They visit all around the world to give the people a show  They do if for birthdays and just special events

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Conclusion The Harlem Globetrotters been known around the world as the greatest basketball team in the world they are the ambassadors of good will making smiles around the world for all. Their legacy lives on and will be remembered forever.

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