Blacklock was presented with his Globetrotters Legends Ring on February 28, 2020, in Austin, Texas, at the Frank Erwin Center on the campus of the University of Texas. FRED "CURLY" NEAL "I guess now is the right time for me," Bryant said when the "Legends" award was offered again in 2009. "It is with great pride that we honor Hallie Bryant with our ‘Legends’ ring," said Globetrotters’ CEO Kurt Schneider. The show was a hit. In Sept. 2005, Jackson donated $200,000 to victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. During his tenure with the Globetrotters, they won the "World Series of Basketball" against the College All-Americans, and in 1959 posted their first undefeated season with 441 wins. He was the first non-black player on the Globetrotters' roster since Bob Karstens played with the squad in 1942–43. They combine athleticism, theater, and comedy in their style of play. In 1998, Haynes became the first player ever to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a Globetrotter. The Generals are effectively stooges for the Globetrotters, with the Globetrotters handily defeating them in thousands of games. He also appeared in numerous national TV commercials and was immortalized in animation on "The Harlem Globetrotters" cartoon series and on episodes of "Scooby Doo. Jackson was known for his unbelievable behind-the-back half-court shot that he sank with remarkable accuracy. Off the floor, he served as a team spokesman and had an unbelievable relationship with children of all ages from around the world. After three seasons with the Globetrotters, Gardner signed a two-year contract with the NBA's New York Knickerbockers in April of 1957. Curly continues to make appearances for the Globetrotters as an "Ambassador of Goodwill."TM. He was inducted into the Bahamas Hall of Fame in 2013. Blacklock earned induction into the school’s Men’s Hall of Honor in 2016. Bob Karstens was the third Caucasian to play for the Harlem Globetrotters (the others were founder Abe Saperstein and Bunny Leavitt), but Karstens had the rare distinction of being the first Caucasian player to be under contract with the team. The former St. Ambrose College (Iowa) standout was born on March 11, 1915. LOUIS "RED" KLOTZ Klotz passed away on July 12, 2014, at the age of 93. A standout at Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Va., Kellogg was presented with his "Legends" Ring in New York on Feb. 14, 1998. His son Ross, a defensive tackle, was drafted by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. A native of Centralia, Ill., Mason was a standout guard at Centralia High School, where he played four years of basketball, scored more than 2,000 points and was selected to the all-state team during his final two years. It took a decade before the next woman dunked in a college game. Interestingly, Bryant was offered the "Legends" honor in 1998, but he selflessly asked that it instead be bestowed upon his Globetrotter teammate, and childhood friend, Willie Gardner, who was suffering from diabetes at the time. Karstens passed away on Dec. 31, 2004. Blacklock joined the Globetrotters after a stellar career at the University of Texas, where he was one of the first African American players ever to play at the school. One of professional basketball's original pioneers, Bernie Price became just the 14th person to receive the distinguished Harlem Globetrotter Legends award at Rosemont Horizon in Chicago on Feb. 26, 1999. Baseball Hall of Famers Ernie Banks, Bob Gibson, and Ferguson Jenkins also played for the team at one time or another. Following graduation, Haynes joined the Globetrotters and starred for the team when it defeated the George Mikan-led Minneapolis Lakers in 1948 (61-59) and in 1949 (49-45). Gipson was one of six Globetrotters animated in the popular Saturday morning Hanna-Barbera cartoon series in the 1970s. David Ruprecht, Actor: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. He played one season with the team in 1963, before being drafted into the Army. Highlighting the year was his 100-point effort against the New York Knicks on March 2, 1962. The Harlem Globetrotters is an American exhibition basketball team. "I have had the good fortune to be a part of the most celebrated sports team in history." Free shipping. Govoner Vaughn joined the Harlem Globetrotters in 1960 and quickly established himself as one of the top players in the team's history. He was named MVP of the 1961 World Series of Basketball, a 20-game series against the nation's top college seniors. The six-foot guard was a four-time All-American (1978-81) at the University of Kansas, where she averaged 26.3 points per game during her college career. Still sporting the trademark shaved head, wide smile and infectious laugh that made him a pop culture icon for decades, on Feb. 15, 2008, Curly became just the fifth Globetrotter in the team's illustrious history to have his jersey number retired, joining Wilt Chamberlain, Marques Haynes, Meadowlark Lemon and Goose Tatum. Helem passed away on Feb. 17, 2001. The "Legends" distinction is presented to those who have made a major contribution to the success and development of the Globetrotters organization, excelling on and off the court in athletic ability, showmanship, crowd appeal and humanitarian contributions. MARQUES HAYNES Haynes received a Globetrotters "Legends" Ring and had his jersey (#20) retired as part of a 75th Anniversary black tie charity fund-raiser on Jan. 5, 2001, at Chicago's Fairmont Hotel. BALLY 1979 HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS PINBALL MACHINE LEDS PLAYS GREAT . Geese was honored with the Harlem Globetrotters "Legends" Ring on March 6, 1994, during a pregame ceremony at the Target Center in Minneapolis. $1,995.00. Now he is passing that love and considerable knowledge on to a new generation of Globetrotters as the team’s director of player personnel. On March 2, 1962, Philadelphia Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points against the New York Knicks during a home game in Hershey, … He was a three-year starter at Minnesota, scoring over 1,100 points during his college career and was team captain for the Gophers during his senior campaign. The 6-5 forward starred at the University of Memphis, playing in the 1995 and 1996 NCAA Tournaments. J.C. Gipson began his outstanding career with the Harlem Globetrotters in 1952 and wore the famous red, white, and blue for 20-plus glorious seasons. In Jan. 2005, Jackson pledged $100,000 to UNICEF to aid victims of the tsunami in Asia, as well as a $250,000 donation to the Edwardsville YMCA. Louis "Red" Klotz, who was involved in over 19,000 games against the Harlem Globetrotters as a player, coach and owner, became the first non-Globetrotter to have a jersey retired by the team when the Globetrotters honored Klotz in his native Philadelphia on March 13, 2011. One of the great ball handlers and leapers in basketball history, a forerunner to Julius Erving and Michael Jordan at swooping to the basket, Connie Hawkins played four magical seasons with the Harlem Globetrotters in the 1960s. Following a storied playing career, Gaines became a successful college coach at the University of Detroit (1977-79) and at San Diego State University (1979-87). Bally 1980 Parts Catalog / 1979-1980 / ~88 Pages Harlem Globetrotters, Dolly Parton, Future Spa, Nitro Groundshaker, Silverball Mania, Space Invaders, Rolling Stones . Born in Gary, Ind., Tex was discovered in 1954, when he faced the Globetrotters as a member of the College All-American team during the World Series of Basketball. On the contrary, they were shown as superior. 1978. He played before popes, kings, queens and presidents in nearly 100 countries around the world. Sixty years after his first season, the Harlem Globetrotters retired Tatum’s jersey number 50 and inducted him into the Globetrotters’ "Legends" Ring, on Feb. 8, 2002, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The team's signature song is Brother Bones' whistled version of “Sweet Georgia Brown.”Their mascot is an anthropomorphized globe named "Globie.” Carl Helem, who helped transform the Harlem Globetrotters into the global presence they are today, became the 14th person to receive the distinguished Harlem Globetrotters "Legends" Ring on Dec. 30, 1999, at the Firstar Center in Cincinnati. Sanders was honored in his hometown on March 23, 2007, at the RBC Center. MANNIE JACKSON Klotz became only the sixth person in the Globetrotters’ history to receive this distinction, joining Curly Neal (No. Klotz joined the NBA’s Baltimore Bullets midway through the 1947-48 season, a season in which the Bullets went on to defeat the Philadelphia Warriors in six games to win the NBA title. A native of Crescent, Okla., Geese attended Douglas High School, where during one memorable week his senior season he scored 70, 54 and 62 points in three consecutive games during a tournament. Wells ended up playing Mary Ann for the entirety of the show as well as a variety of subsequent follow-ups which included the TV movies “Rescue from Gilligan’s Island” (1978), “The Castaways on Gilligan’s Island” (1979), “The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island” (1981) and the cartoon “Gilligan’s Planet” (1982). Beyond the gabeme, award winners must reflect the values of Mannie Jackson’s life-long mission to overcome obstacles and challenge the status quo, while taking responsibility for personal actions and seeking the highest standard of excellence. $3,999.99. Kline passed away on July, 26, 2018, at the age of 86. WILT CHAMBERLAIN "Billy Ray could light up any room in the world, and he always had a story to tell you," said Globetrotters Legend Sweet Lou Dunbar, who also came to the Trotters as a rookie in 1977 and was a teammate of Hobley’s for over 20 years. They combine athleticism, theater, and comedy in their style of play. At Virginia Union, the 6-3 center earned the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s Freshman of the Year award. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Jackson started his remarkable career at the famed Boys High, leading his team to the city championship. "Big" Frank Washington, a high-flying 6-foot-5-inch center, was a member of the first Harlem Globetrotter team to trek around the world in 1952. He also appeared in numerous national TV commercials and was immortalized in animation on "The Harlem Globetrotters" cartoon series and on episodes of "Scooby Doo.". The Globetrotters originated on the South side of Chicago, Illinois in 1926, where all the original players were raised. Summary: The Amazing Race 15: The newest journey begins on September 27, 2009. Former Harlem Globetrotters standout and Indiana basketball star Hallie Bryant, who helped lead the Indiana Hoosiers to the Big Ten Conference title in 1957, was the 28th person honored by the Globetrotters with the team’s "Legends" award on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Jan. 19, 2009 – at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Curly was part of one of the most extraordinary eras in the team's history, appearing on several popular television programs and specials, including "ABC's Wide World of Sports," "CBS Sports Spectacular," "The Ed Sullivan Show," "The Harlem Globetrotters Popcorn Machine," "The Love Boat," "The White Shadow" and "The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan‘s Island." at the Globe", "Game Ball From Historic 4-Point Shot Headed to the Hall", "Dog With a Blog episode 322; Air Date 08/21/15 'Cat with a Blog, Lee Solters, Razzle-Dazzle Press Agent, Dies at 89, "Harlem Globetrotters Have an Audience with Pope Francis, Name Him Ninth Honorary Harlem Globetrotter in Team History", "Robin Roberts Named Honorary Harlem Globetrotter; Team Announces The Great Assist Initiative And 90-Year Celebration", "Johnson joins Globetrotters to defeat former team", "Bill Cosby Is (Still) A Harlem Globetrotter". "[17] Vaughn has received several community service awards for tutoring in the Detroit Public School System, coordinating and directing United Way drives, and counseling other youth organizations. $13,999.00. Be the first to know about the latest news, exclusive offers, and unique experiences with the Harlem Globetrotters. Sanders was also an assistant men’s basketball coach at Shaw University, three blocks from where he grew up in Raleigh. The 6-8, 250-pound forward could run the floor, shoot from long range and rebound with the best. Curly's famous number 22 was lifted to the rafters during a special ceremony at New York's Madison Square Garden. In 1961, Geese attended an open tryout during the Globetrotters’ training camp in Chicago, where he was chosen for the team from more than 500 players from around the country. Wilson is the current Guinness World Record holder for the highest slam dunk ever recorded, setting the mark at 12-feet during Final Four Weekend in April of 2000. He appeared on popular TV shows such as ABC’s “Wide World of Sports,” “The Tonight Show,” “The White Shadow,” “The Love Boat,” “The Merv Griffin Show” and “The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island.”. The Globetrotters were perennial participants in the World Professional Basketball Tournament, winning it in 1940. ", After an outstanding career at James B. Dudley High School in Greensboro, N.C., Curly moved on to Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C., where he averaged over 23 points per game and led his team to the CIAA title his senior year. The former Miller High School star filled the dual role of court comedian and coach beginning in 1968, holding that role until he retired in 1974. Chamberlain, who passed away on Oct. 12, 1999, at the age of 63, was posthumously honored by the Globetrotters on March 9, 2000, when the team retired his jersey (#13) and inducted him into the “Legends” Ring. Hall played in over 5,000 games in nearly 90 different countries during his outstanding career and received his "Legends" ring during a special halftime ceremony at the Palace of Auburn Hills on February 1, 1998. Each honoree exemplifies the Harlem Globetrotters’ humanitarian contributions and it’s the second highest honor a former player can receive outside of jersey retirement. Gipson received his "Legends" Ring on Aug. 3, 1995, and passed away on Dec. 30, 2009. REECE "GOOSE" TATUM Price passed away on Jan. 24, 2002. Klotz attended Villanova on a basketball scholarship from 1942-1944 and went on to play for the Philadelphia SPHAS of the American Basketball League from 1944-1947. He received the Harlem Globetrotters "Legends" Ring on Aug. 3, 1993. The players were accused by some civil-rights advocates of "Tomming for Abe,” a reference to Uncle Tom and owner Abe Saperstein. The cousin of Globetrotter "Legend" Hubert "Geese" Ausbie, Woodard was inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame in 1989 and was a member of the 1984 United States Olympic team that captured the gold medal. He is also a charter member of the Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame, and a member of the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame, as well as a charter member of the Black Legends of Professional Basketball. They have played more than 26,000 exhibition games in 124 countries and territories. Klotz once waxed that, "Like Fred Astaire had Ginger Rogers, the Harlem Globetrotters have always had a dance partner...but I’ve always been dancing backwards." Kellogg was honored in November 1997 for an act of courage that rocked college basketball in 1951. Gardner passed away on Sept. 28, 2000, just a month shy of his 67th birthday. He was discovered by a Globetrotter scout during a summer pro league with the NBA's Houston Rockets. Harlem Globetrotters is a Saturday morning cartoon produced by Hanna-Barbera and CBS Productions, featuring animated versions of players from the basketball team of the same name.. Broadcast from September 12, 1970 to October 16, 1971 on CBS Saturday Morning, repeated from September 10, 1972 to May 20, 1973 on CBS Sunday Morning, and later re-run from February 4 to September 2, 1978 on … They have played more than 26,000 exhibition games in 124 countries and territories. Price played in the annual World Professional Basketball tournament with the Globetrotters over a seven-year span (1939-45), and helped the team capture their first World Championship in 1940 with a 31-29 win over George Halas' Chicago Bruins. Cardie Hicks. While Mannie Jackson was a standout player for the Harlem Globetrotters in the 1960s, his legacy with the Globetrotters and the game of basketball was as the team’s owner. Gates passed away on Dec. 2, 1999, at the age of 82. Nicknamed "Supertrotter," he was known for his rim-jarring dunks, blazing ball handling and effervescent personality. Mason went on to a sensational All-American career at Bradley University and played in the East-West All Star game before he joined the Globetrotters. While still a Globetrotter in 1971, Mason was named to the prestigious all-time All-Missouri Valley Conference team. [25], Other notable draft picks by the Globetrotters include: Sun Mingming (2007), Patrick Ewing, Jr. (2008), Sonny Weems (2008), Taylor Griffin (2009), Tim Howard (2009), Mark Titus (2010), Lionel Messi (2011), Andrew Goudelock (2011), Usain Bolt (2012), Mariano Rivera (2013), Brittney Griner (2013), Johnny Manziel (2014), Landon Donovan (2014), Mo'ne Davis (2015), Dude Perfect (2015), Neymar (2016), Missy Franklin (2016), Jordan Spieth (2016), Craig Sager (2016), Gal Gadot (2017), Aaron Judge (2017), Tim Tebow (2017), Paul Pogba (2018), and Joseph Kilgore (2018).[26][27][28][29][30]. Tatum was the first person elected from a newly formed Hall of Fame committee representing Early African-American Pioneers of the Game. Price started at forward for the Studebakers and led the league in free throws made during his lone NBL season. Tatum started his athletic career in the late 1930s as a baseball player, where, as a standout first baseman, he would entertain the crowd with quick routines after put-outs. In the fall of 1997, Jackson announced an endowment of $100,000 to the Lincoln School Alumni Foundation of Edwardsville, Ill., helping provide youth with college scholarships and pledged $250,000 to the Globetrotters Alumni Association. ... 1978 Bally " The Six Million Dollar Man " pinball machine. The acrobatic Haynes caught the attention of Harlem Globetrotters owner Abe Saperstein in 1946, during a game in which Langston University defeated the Globetrotters, 74-70. "WEE" WILLIE GARDNER Because nearly all of the team's players have been black, and as a result of the buffoonery involved in many of the Globetrotters' skits, they drew some criticism during the Civil Rights era. Curly is also a recipient of the Harlem Globetrotters' prestigious "Legends" ring, presented to those who have made a major contribution to the success and the development of the Globetrotters organization. Kellogg was acknowledged by the media as a hero all across the country for his honesty and courageous decision to report the scandal. OSBORNE "GOOSE" LOCKHART  Instead of joining the NBA, Jackson played for the world famous Harlem Globetrotters. [4] In 1928, several players left the team in a dispute. Woodard played for the Cleveland Rockers of the WNBA during the summer of 1997 and was selected by the Detroit Shock in the 1998 WNBA expansion draft by then Shock Head Coach and General Manager Nancy Lieberman-Cline, a former member of the Washington Generals. Vaughn rejoined the Globetrotters during the 2010 World Tour as the team's director of alumni relations, a position he also held from 2000-2005. He was the first person to have his number (#32) retired at LeMoyne-Owen. Meadowlark played his first season with one of the Globetrotter developmental teams, the Kansas City Stars. Known for his ball handling skills and sharp shooting, he is considered one of the greatest all-around athletes to ever wear the red, white and blue. For now, we will keep creating new ways to stay connected with you. The 7-1 center was often quoted that his time with the Globetrotters was the most enjoyable of his career. Price joined the National Basketball League (the predecessor to today's NBA) in 1942 as a member of the Chicago Studebakers for one season. Prior to joining the Globetrotters, Vaughn was a three-year basketball letter winner at the University of Illinois, twice earning Converse All-America and All-Big Ten Conference honors. 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