December 10, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS HOOP IT UP AT
THE FRANK ERWIN CENTER

AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Harlem Globetrotters will be bringing it ON at the Frank Erwin Center February 10. Easily the hardest working team in sports entertainment, the Globetrotters will dazzle you with their shooting skills, passing prowess and athletic antics. These 25 amazing athletes will be tipping off their “World of Fun” North American Tour in 2005, making it their 79th season. They have upheld a tradition that has managed to stand the test of time with constant innovation on their game and comedy routines.

“Our 2004 North American Tour was a record-breaking year for the Globetrotters and as we approach our 80th anniversary, we have grown more and more appreciative of the support we receive from our fans across the country,” said Globetrotters’ Owner and Chairman, Mannie Jackson. “In 2005, we are excited to bring our ‘World of Fun’ tour to 250 U.S. cities and 40 countries around the globe.” This four-month tour starts the day after Christmas with games in Pittsburgh and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The Globetrotters have truly have earned their name, entertaining millions of fans in 117 different countries. Sometimes referred to as the Ambassadors of Goodwill, they are dedicated not only to their team, their audience and their communities - they make it their job to entertain, uplift and encourage children and adults wherever they go. They sign autographs and meet their fans at the end of their games, they visit schools, hospitals and youth based organizations and have raised and donated millions of dollars for local and national charities. Just this month they donated 1,000 of their signature red, white and blue basketballs to the Jamaican Basketball Association.

The Globetrotters are inductees of the Naismith, Black Sports and Entertainment and World Sports Humanitarians Halls of Fame. For the latest information about the Harlem Globetrotters, visit the team’s official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

Tickets for The Harlem Globetrotters “World of Fun” Tour at the Frank Erwin Center, Thursday, February 10 at 7PM are $13, $19, $25, $37.50 VIP 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. 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

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Media Contact: Leslie Lyon @ 512/471-3678

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