HISTORY IN THE MAKING AS WASHINGTON GENERALS LOOK FOR LANDMARK VICTORY OVER HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS
IN
St. Louis ON
Friday, Jan. 2
(PHOENIX, Oct. 7, 2014) – The world famous
Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the greatest athletes and entertainers on the planet,
will bring their unrivaled family show to the Scottrade Center in
St. Louis on
Friday, Jan. 2 at
7 p.m., during the
Harlem Globetrotters 2015 “Washington Generals’ Revenge” Tour.
The
Globetrotters will face a great challenge this year, as the infamous
Washington Generals are more determined than ever to match the
franchise’s historic last victory over the Globetrotters
nearly a half century ago. It has been five years since the
Globetrotters and Generals have faced off, as the Generals have been
searching far and wide for the best players to retool their roster and
have been preparing for one thing: victory over the Globetrotters.
In addition to the highly-anticipated matchup on the court, the Globetrotters, known worldwide as the Ambassadors of Goodwill™, will
honor a Harlem Globetrotters Hometown Hero at each of their 310-plus games in North America. The team is searching for
active, wounded or retired members of the
military who have made their community proud with their brave service
and exemplary character. Fans can nominate a Harlem Globetrotters
Hometown Hero at
harlemglobetrotters.com. The Globetrotters will also play a portion of each game with a camouflage basketball
as a sign of respect to all who protect our freedom.
With a star-studded roster featuring
Big Easy Lofton,
Ant Atkinson,
Hi-Lite Bruton,
Thunder Law,
Bull Bullard,
Firefly Fisher
and Moose Weekes – plus female stars
TNT Maddox,
T-Time Brawner and
Sweet J Ekworomadu*
– the Globetrotters’ one-of-a-kind show is unrivaled in the world of
family entertainment.
With incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick
shots, hilarious comedy and unequaled fan interaction, this must-see
event is guaranteed to entertain the whole family. After the game,
Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos
with fans.^
Tickets start at $19 and are now available at
harlemglobetrotters.com,
ticketmaster.com, the
Scottrade Center box office, or by phone at
800-745-3000. Information on group and scout tickets can also be found at
harlemglobetrotters.com.
Sponsored by World Vision, Greyhound Lines and Baden Sports, The Harlem Globetrotters®
are celebrating their 89th
consecutive year, continuing a world famous tradition of ball handling
wizardry, basketball artistry, and one-of-a-kind family entertainment
that continues to thrill
fans of all ages. Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation,
the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S.
Throughout their history, the Original Harlem Globetrotters
have showcased their iconic talents in 122 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-over 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.
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