Harlem Globetrotters are back on the road for the 2024 World Tour presented by
@jerseymikes
. Tickets on sale on 9/25 at 10 AM EST on
#GlobetrotterNation
🏀🔥
Fred “Curly” Neal – the Harlem Globetrotters icon known worldwide for his trademark shaved head and charismatic smile – passed away this morning in his home outside of Houston at the age of 77.
💬 "We are not the Harlem Globetrotters"
🔴 Jurgen Klopp says he now wants to stop talking about the strength in depth of his squad and called on his
#LFC
players to deliver, saying it's about the mentality of the team
#⃣
#LIVNOR
Between 1963 and 1985 - before the internet and cable television really existed-it was Curly Neal and the Harlem Globetrotters who first introduced the sport of basketball to millions of people around the world for the first time.
“We have lost one of the most genuine human beings the world has ever known,” said Globetrotters General Manager Jeff Munn. “Curly’s basketball skill was unrivaled by most, and his warm heart and huge smile brought joy to families worldwide.”
It was Curly's magical ball-handling, shooting, charismatic smile and iconic bald head, in more than 6,000 games in 97 countries, that made them start to play and fall in love with the game.
With the second pick of the 2020
#GlobetrottersDraft
, we have selected
@mookiebetts
from the
@Dodgers
.
While he is an all-world baseball player AND bowler, Mookie actually played hoops growing up and he can still dunk a basketball! Welcome to the squad!
TBT - There are THREE members of the Baseball Hall Of Fame that have played for the Globetrotters! This includes Ferguson Jenkins (pictured), Bob Gibson, and Lou Brock!
Lynette Woodard became the first woman to join our roster in 1985, and her talents eventually earned her a place in the
@HoopHall
.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#TBT
Marlon Taylor is the next selection in the 2022
#GlobetrottersDraft
. Coming out of
@LSUBasketball
, his athleticism and skills make him the perfect Globetrotter!
As one of the truly magical dribblers & shooters in basketball history, Curly Neal did it all during his 22 seasons with the
#HarlemGlobetrotters
! Curly’s skills, personality, and passion for the sport of basketball can still be seen in the way we play today! 🏀
#fbf
#basketball