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Harlem Globetrotters By: Trent Hayden, Avery Henderson, Logan Raulie
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Introduction Today we will talk about the Harlem Globetrotters history, there losses, their players, and how they help around the world.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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