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History of the Harlem Globetrotters

Today they are best known for ball-handling and comedy routines, but the Globetrotters have a long history of serious basketball play, and their beginnings were modest. Find out more about the fabulous Globetrotters, and, in our exclusive interview, hear Mel Davis’s reminiscences on being a part of the team| »

Mel Davis as a Globetrotter

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Fathers, Sons and B-Ball

"Hardwood" reflects powerfully on a variety of themes, including fathers and sons, interracial family relationships and basketball's life lessons. Ruminate over these topics in the writings of John Edgar Wideman and James McBride, and read the text of the letter Hubert's brother, Mawuli, shares in the film. | »

Mel, Mawuli, and Mawuli's sons

 

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Posted August 9, 2005

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