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Former Harlem Globetrotter and once America's tallest man, George Bell dies at 67 • Mar. 23, 2025, 5:39 AM ET (USA Today)
'Wasn't Harlem Globetrotter stuff': Cats rue slow start in loss to Saints • Mar. 22, 2025, 2:52 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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Also Known As New York Globetrotters • Savoy Big Five
Awards And Honors Basketball Hall of Fame (2002)
Date 1926 - present
Areas Of Involvement basketball
Related People Connie Hawkins • Wilt Chamberlain • Meadowlark Lemon

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