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Harlem Globetrotters Release New Mobile Game

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
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ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with developer Cosi Games and publisher Gamejam Company, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters have announced today the release of a new iOS and Android game called Harlem Globetrotters Basketball.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with developer Cosi Games and publisher Gamejam Company, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters have announced today the release of a new iOS and Android game called Harlem Globetrotters Basketball.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters Basketball mobile game brings the excitement of a Globetrotters experience to millions of consumers through their mobile devices.
  • "Since we are in an extended timeout at the moment, we are excited to offer a new way for fans to interact with and experience the Harlem Globetrotters through the release of this new mobile game," said Jeff Munn, executive vice president and general manager of the Harlem Globetrotters.
  • Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, visit the Globetrotters' official Website: www.harlemglobetrotters.com and follow them on Twitter @Globies

Harlem Globetrotters Legend Curly Neal Passes Away At 77

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
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ATLANTA, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fred "Curly" Neal the Harlem Globetrotters icon known worldwide for his trademark shaved head and charismatic smile passed away this morning in his home outside of Houstonat the age of 77.

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  • ATLANTA, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fred "Curly" Neal the Harlem Globetrotters icon known worldwide for his trademark shaved head and charismatic smile passed away this morning in his home outside of Houstonat the age of 77.
  • Between 1963 and 1985 - before the internet and cable television really existed-it was Curly Neal and the Harlem Globetrotters who first introduced the sport of basketball to millions of people around the world for the first time.
  • Each honoree exemplifies the Harlem Globetrotters' humanitarian contributions and it's the second highest honor a former player can receive outside of jersey retirement.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 93 years.