Harlem Globetrotters

Thursday, February 10

Have A World Of Fun With The Harlem Globetrotters

Mixing their impressive skills on the court with humorous hijinks, The Harlem Globetrotters have built a worldwide fan-base. As one of the most popular teams in the world, the Globetrotters have played over 20,000 games (a feat no other professional sports team has achieved) in over 117 countries.

The Globetrotters were formed in 1926 by Hall of Famer Abe Saperstein as a serious competitive team, but began working in light entertainment and comedic routines at their appearances in the 1930s and evolved into the Globetrotters of today. In previous years, the Globetrotters embarked on a College Tour playing some of the top college teams in the country, but recent NCAA legislation prevented the Globetrotters from playing this fall.

The new NCAA legislation won’t affect the Globetrotters from participating in the 2005 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) College All-Star Game. Since 2000, the Globetrotters have taken part in the men’s NCAA Final Four Weekend in the annual Globetrotters vs. College All-Star Game. So far, they are 4-1 with their only loss in 2002.

Recently, former Globetrotter, Lynette Woodard, was inducted into the prestigious Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. As the first woman to join an all-male professional basketball team, she quickly became one of the most popular players on the team. The team itself was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002.

Tickets for The Harlem Globetrotters “World of Fun” Tour at the Frank Erwin Center, Thursday, February 10 at 7PM are $13, $19, $25, $37.50VIP and $100 Magic Circle and are ON SALE NOW at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and San Marcos; Ft. Hood Bldg. #136 and Renaissance Records in Killeen), charge-by-phone at 512/477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or order on-line at TexasBoxOffice.com. THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ALL TICKET PRICES. NO DOUBLE DISCOUNTS: $6 off for groups of 20 or more on the $25 ticket price; $5 off for groups of 20 or more on the $19 ticket price. Groups should call the Group Sales department at 512/471-7744. Convenience charges may apply. All information subject to change. The Frank Erwin Center is a smoke-free facility. Convenient parking is available within walking distance in nearby state and university lots. For more information, call 512/471-7744. uterwincenter.com