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Harlem Globetrotters locally Presented by Genisys Credit Union

Published 3/30/2012

Harlem Globetrotters are sponsored nationally by Howard Johnson Hotels, Greyhound Lines, Spalding, and Russell Athletic and presented locally by Genisys Credit Union.

Globetrotters Introduce Class of Newcomers, Highlighted by the Tallest Pro Basketball Player, the Shortest Globetrotter Ever, and the Team’s First Female in 19 Years

After showcasing one of the most extraordinary rookie classes in team history and leaving thousands of excited fans cheering for more, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters have announced their 2012 World Tour will return to The Palace on Sunday, April 15 at 1 p.m.

Tickets at $41.50 VIP, $26.50 reserved and $17 general admission are on sale now at Palacenet.com, The Palace Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. Special Front Row and Courtside seating is also available. Special Family four-packs at $125 VIP, $85 reserved and $55 general admission are also available.

Tickets may also be charged by phone to American Express, Discover, Visa and MasterCard by calling 1-800-745-3000.

Special discounts are available for scouts and groups by calling the Group Sales office at 248-371-2055.

The Harlem Globetrotters’ outstanding rookies include Paul “Tiny” Sturgess, the world’s tallest pro basketball player at 7-8, Jonte “Too Tall” Hall, the shortest Globetrotter ever at 5-2, and Fatima “TNT” Maddox of Temple University, the team’s first female player since 1993 and ninth female in team history.

The new Globetrotters also feature the top three finishers from the 2011 College Slam Dunk Contest, including the reigning champ Jacob “Hops” Tucker. At 5-10, Tucker sports a 50-inch vertical leap, and his YouTube videos have garnered more than four million views. Tucker joins slam dunk runner-up John “Jet” Williams of UNC-Asheville and semifinalist Darnell “Spider” Wilks of the University of Cincinnati.

The 2012 rookie class has a total of three seven-footers including 7-4 Jermaine “Stretch” Middleton, the third-tallest player in team history and 7-foot Anthony “Biggie” McClain. At 7-8, Sturgess becomes the tallest Globetrotter ever after a career at Mountain State University (W.Va.). He is the 19th internationally born player in team history, hailing from Loughborough, England.

“The Globetrotters are excited to welcome a new generation of stars to carry on the storied tradition of the world’s most entertaining basketball team,” said Globetrotters CEO Kurt Schneider. “This year’s rookie class features some of the most talented and promising players from across the world.”

Current Globetrotters stars Special K Daley, Big Easy Lofton, Flight Time Lang, Dizzy Grant, Scooter Christensen and many others will team up with the world class rookies for nearly 270 games on the North American portion of the World Tour, bringing the Globetrotter magic to more than 230 cities in 46 states, the District of Columbia and five Canadian provinces.

Player rosters in each city will vary and are subject to change.

The Original Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 86th consecutive year in 2012, continuing a world famous tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment which continues to thrill fans of all ages. Throughout their history, the Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 120 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience. Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans – among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents – for more than eight thrilling decades. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase tickets and team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters’ official web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com or check them out here/a>.

 

Harlem Globetrotters 2012 World Tour

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