Who are the Washington Generals? The Harlem Globetrotters’ archrival, and much more

Who are the Washington Generals? The Harlem Globetrotters’ archrival, and much more

Editor’s note: Throughout the week, The Athletic highlighted the Harlem Globetrotters and their contributions to basketball, vision for entertainment and overall commitment to goodwill. This series will conclude on Sunday, Feb. 16. The Washington Generals epitomize the notion of an underdog. That’s an easy reputation to earn with more than 18,000 losses compared to three…

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Remembering Wilt Chamberlain’s 1 year with the Globetrotters: A ‘childhood dream’

Remembering Wilt Chamberlain’s 1 year with the Globetrotters: A ‘childhood dream’

(Editor’s note: This week, in honor of Black History Month, The Athletic will highlight the Harlem Globetrotters and their contributions to basketball, vision for entertainment and overall commitment to goodwill. This series will conclude on Sunday, Feb. 16.) Sonny Hill recalls a time when he and his childhood friend, Wilt Chamberlain, would go to the…

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