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Harlem Globetrotters bring centennial tour to Las Cruces with new jerseys and surprises
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — The legendary and famous basketball team, known for its dunks, stunts and in-game hijinks, is coming to the Borderland as part of its centennial tour.
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Las Cruces on April 3 to face off against the Washington Generals as part of a celebration of the team's 100th anniversary.
The game will be played at the New Mexico State University's Pan American Center.
The team will showcase its brand-new "100 Year" jerseys in honor of the team's centennial.
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Organizers said fans can also expect new surprises like the Golden Basketball by Spalding, pre-game Magic Pass experiences which include player meet-and-greets, and a free for fans 5th Quarter Autograph session.
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For the Harlem Globetrotters, 100 years of tricks, laughter and legacy
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Talk about a surprise in Times Square: a visit from the Harlem Globetrotters, who rolled into the neighborhood on a double-decker bus.
Within minutes of arriving, veteran Globetrotter Cheese Chisholm was spinning a basketball on the finger of a tourist from Peru.
That’s the magic of the Globetrotters, now celebrating a century of joy with their 100-Year Tour, which kicks off at Madison Square Garden on December 14.
"New York City is the Mecca of basketball, when you get to play in the garden again it's about the legacy, the Harlem Globetrotters combined with the legacy of Madison Square Garden is like unmatched," said Jet Rivers, a Globetrotter who played college basketball at Wagner College on Staten Island.