On January 7, 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters played their first game, in Hinkley, Illinois. They wouldn’t play a “home game” in Harlem, New York City, until 1968.
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The Harlem Globetrotters are an international symbol of the United States, truly "trotting" around the globe playing goodwill exhibition games with extraordinary athletic ability—like "Rocket" Rivers here going for a layup at a Royal Air Force base in Mildenhall, England.
Photograph by Senior Airman Tabitha M. Lee, courtesy U.S. Air Force
person who participates or competes in sporting events.
to choose a player for a sports team.
sports team that plays games where the outcome does not impact the team's ranking.
short look.
famous, heroic, or celebrated.
area of the United States consisting of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
an area within a larger city or town where people live and interact with one another.
to rebound or return light from a surface.
unique identifying feature or characteristic.
knowledgeable or complex.
person who observes an event or situation.
outstanding.
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Celebrate the achievements of African Americans past and present during Black History Month. This collection of resources includes features of prominent figures such as President Barack Obama and lesser-known war heroine Mary Seacole. Try an interactive exercise to witness the challenges enslaved people faced attempting to escape North. Explore hands-on activities, maps, and more that will give students of all backgrounds new perspectives on this important part of American culture.
On June 14, 1998, Michael Jordan clinched his sixth NBA championship with the Chicago Bulls.
On March 22, 1894, the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association won the first contested Stanley Cup, one of ice hockey’s highest honors, by beating the Ottawa Capitals.
Find an educator guide for using game-play to explore habitats and endangered species conservation with students in Grades K-6.