USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In January 1927 the team debuted in Hinckley, Illinois, under the name New York Globetrotters. The name was changed in 1930 to Harlem Globetrotters to capitalize on the cultural notoriety of one of New York’s African American neighbourhoods.

Detailed explanation-2: -At a time when only whites were allowed to play on professional basketball teams, Saperstein decided to promote his new team’s racial makeup by naming them after Harlem, the famous African American neighborhood of New York City.

Detailed explanation-3: -Founded in 1952, The Washington Generals are an American basketball team who are the rivals of the Harlem Globetrotters.

Detailed explanation-4: -Abe Saperstein founded the team in 1926, and they played their first road game in Hinckley, Illinois, on Jan. 7, 1927. Since then, the Globetrotters have entertained more than 148 million fans in 123 countries and territories worldwide, introducing many to the sport of basketball.

Detailed explanation-5: -3. The Harlem Globetrotters played serious basketball in their early decades. Although now known primarily for their on-court antics, the Globetrotters played straight-up basketball games at their outset.