Harlem Globetrotters

Harlem Globetrotters And Champion Athleticwear Announce Official Partnership, Unveil New Uniform Design

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
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ATLANTA, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The world famous Harlem Globetrotters and Champion Athleticwear today announced a landmark global partnership that will make Champion the Official Uniform and Apparel Provider of the Globetrotters, and will include a new, re-imagined Globetrotters uniform beginning with the tip-off of the team's 2018-19 Fan Powered Tour of North America this month.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The world famous Harlem Globetrotters and Champion Athleticwear today announced a landmark global partnership that will make Champion the Official Uniform and Apparel Provider of the Globetrotters, and will include a new, re-imagined Globetrotters uniform beginning with the tip-off of the team's 2018-19 Fan Powered Tour of North America this month.
  • The deal also provides Champion with the opportunity to sell official Globetrotter apparel in their existing stores and retailers worldwide.
  • The Globetrotters will also be outfitted by Champion for this year's tour with their first new uniform design, outside of special events, in 20 years.
  • "Champion is the perfect partner to refresh the uniform of the world's most beloved sports team," said Howard Smith, president of Harlem Globetrotters International.

Harlem Globetrotters Set Five New World Records In Celebration Of Guinness World Records Day

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Thursday, November 8, 2018
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ATLANTA, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The world famous Harlem Globetrotters continue to break new ground even after more than 90 years, today setting five new Guinness World Records titles-- bringing the team's total to 21 current Guinness World Records.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The world famous Harlem Globetrotters continue to break new ground even after more than 90 years, today setting five new Guinness World Records titles-- bringing the team's total to 21 current Guinness World Records.
  • The five new records were all set at LakePoint Sporting Community in Emerson, Ga., in honor of Guinness World Records Day, with an official adjudicator on site to confirm the records.
  • This marks the fifth straight year that the Globetrotters have taken part in Guinness World Records Day, which was launched in 2004, and last year saw more than 600,000 people around the world attempting to secure their place in the Guinness World Records Book.
  • "It was exciting to have several new records set by the Harlem Globetrotters, and to see first-hand their enthusiasm and dedication to achieving incredible feats," said Guinness World Records Adjudicator, Hannah Ortman.

GoNoodle Partners with The Harlem Globetrotters to Get Kids Moving On and Off the Court

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Friday, October 12, 2018
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The organizations are collaborating on new video content and exciting live appearances with talent from GoNoodle and the Harlem Globetrotters.

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  • The organizations are collaborating on new video content and exciting live appearances with talent from GoNoodle and the Harlem Globetrotters.
  • GoNoodle and the Harlem Globetrotters will co-develop two videos, both featuring GoNoodle talent, Moose Tube, and Globetrotter Stars Firefly, Hot Shot, Moose, Scooter and Torch.
  • These videos, with original songs, will get kids moving and excited about basketball while also providing opportunities for social, emotional, and academic learning.
  • GoNoodle talent will also join the Globetrotters for four live performances during the team's Fan Powered World Tour.

Huddle, the Leader in High School Event Tickets and Marketing, Hires EVP-Corporate Partnerships Karl Mawhinney and SVP-Partnership Solutions Bob Cramer

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Wednesday, October 10, 2018
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ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Huddle today announced the company has hired Karl Mawhinney to the position of EVP-Corporate Partnerships and Bob Cramer to the position of SVP-Partnership Solutions.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Huddle today announced the company has hired Karl Mawhinney to the position of EVP-Corporate Partnerships and Bob Cramer to the position of SVP-Partnership Solutions.
  • Karl Mawhinney comes to Huddle from the Harlem Globetrotters, where he was VP-Global Partnerships leading sponsorship sales, strategic partnerships and special programming.
  • "I'm thrilled we've added great talent like Karl and Bob to join the Huddle family," said Huddle CEO Joey Thacker.
  • Huddle is the leader in high school event tickets and marketing.

Eloise Saperstein Berkley, Daughter Of Globetrotters' Founder Abe Saperstein, Passes Away At Age 81

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Monday, July 16, 2018
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Saperstein Berkley was the daughter of Harlem Globetrotters' founder and owner Abe Saperstein.

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  • Saperstein Berkley was the daughter of Harlem Globetrotters' founder and owner Abe Saperstein.
  • Saperstein Berkley took over ownership of the Globetrotters in 1966, following the death of her father.
  • She traveled the globe extensively with her father and the Globetrotters and was instrumental in helping advance the Globetrotters as the world's most beloved sports team.
  • Saperstein Berkley is survived by three children: Lonni Berkley; Avi Berkley (Susan Dominic); and Abra Berkley (Tony Ryba).

Harlem Globetrotters Select Son Of Legendary Globetrotter, Plus Manchester United Star And World's Strongest Man, In 2018 Player Draft

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
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In all, the Globetrotters selected five players, led by Lou Dunbar II of Oklahoma City University, son of legendary Globetrotters showman and current coach Sweet Lou Dunbar.

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  • In all, the Globetrotters selected five players, led by Lou Dunbar II of Oklahoma City University, son of legendary Globetrotters showman and current coach Sweet Lou Dunbar.
  • "The Globetrotters have always been open-minded about who plays for us, as well as who we select in our draft," said Sweet Lou Dunbar, who is also the Globetrotters' longtime director of player personnel.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 92 years.
  • The American Red Cross is the official charity of the Harlem Globetrotters.

Harlem Globetrotters Announce Five-Year Partnership In China, July Tour

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Thursday, June 7, 2018
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ATLANTA, June 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Harlem Globetrotters and the Beijing Aspiring Integrated Marketing Company announced a five-year partnership today that will bring the Globetrotters back to China next month.

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  • ATLANTA, June 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Harlem Globetrotters and the Beijing Aspiring Integrated Marketing Company announced a five-year partnership today that will bring the Globetrotters back to China next month.
  • "We are very excited to announce this new partnership in China, an increasingly important market with a rise in basketball culture and popularity of the Globetrotters," said Howard Smith, president of Harlem Globetrotters International.
  • As part of the partnership in China, the Globetrotters will play eight-to-12 shows in China annually over each of the next five years.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 92 years.

Former Harlem Globetrotter Kevin Daley to Deliver Keynote Speech at Ashford University's Spring Commencement

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford University has selected former Harlem Globetrotter and Ashford alumnus Kevin "Special K" Daley to deliver the keynote address at its spring commencement ceremony.

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  • SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford University has selected former Harlem Globetrotter and Ashford alumnus Kevin "Special K" Daley to deliver the keynote address at its spring commencement ceremony.
  • Born in Panama City, Panama, Daley came to the United States when his father moved him and his two older brothers when Daley was 12 years old.
  • Daley began playing professional basketball in 2000 before being scouted by the Harlem Globetrotters in 2004.
  • Ashford students from across the nation are expected to attend the commencement ceremony in San Diego.