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Abe Saperstein, owner-coach of the Harlem Globetrotters, points to a map showing the planned route of the team's tour with an all-star squad of college players after the close of the current season, January 24, 1950. Listening are Bill Veeck (open collar), former Cleveland Indians owner; Chuck Taylor (top right), rubber company representative, and Clair Bee, LIU basketball coach.
Photo: Tom Fitzsimmons for the AP
Sign commemorating Abe Saperstein, Nathaniel dwellings, London, 1969 - Nick Hedges.
Harlem Globetrotters Celebrate 100 Years of Basketball History
As the Harlem Globetrotters mark their 100th anniversary, the legendary basketball team reaches a historic milestone achieved by very few sports organizations. The Harlem Globetrotters have spent a full century redefining the game of basketball, combining elite athletic talent, comedy, and showmanship into a truly global phenomenon. This centennial celebration goes beyond basketball history,…
Harlem Globetrotters, More Than a Game
Harlem Globetrotters, More Than a Game
NBA Chicago, Illinois-1926– A man by the name of Abe Saperstein forms a team made up of young basketball players from the area in order to promote his nightclub Savoy Ballroom. The team was called the Savoy Big Five and they played in the gymnasium for pre-party entertainment from young, African American Gentlemen who played the game with a lot of flair and charisma, bringing never before seen…
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