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Harlem Globetrotters Roll Into Bridgeport To Tape ESPN Special

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The world famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the greatest athletes and entertainers on the planet, will bring their unrivaled family show to Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport next month. 

The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters are back for their 2015 World Tour.

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The Harlem Globetrotters 2015 “Washington Generals’ Revenge” Tour will be in Bridgeport on Friday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m., and will make a return trip on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at 7 p.m.  

Fans attending the Nov. 14 game will be part of a national telecast, as the game will be recorded for an ESPN special to be aired at a later date.

The Globetrotters will face a great challenge this year, as the infamous Washington Generals are more determined than ever to match the franchise’s historic last victory over the Globetrotters in 1971. 

It has been five years since the Globetrotters and Generals have faced off, as the Generals have been searching far and wide for the best players to retool their roster and have been preparing for one thing: victory over the Globetrotters.

In addition to the highly anticipated match-up on the court, the Globetrotters will honor a Harlem Globetrotters Hometown Hero at these and each of their 310-plus games in North America. The team is searching for active, wounded or retired members of the military who have made their community proud with their brave service and exemplary character. Fans can nominate a Harlem Globetrotters Hometown Hero at harlemglobetrotters.com

The star-studded roster features Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton, Thunder Law, Bull Bullard, Firefly Fisher and Moose Weekes – plus female stars TNT Maddox, T-Time Brawner and Sweet J Ekworomadu. 

With incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy and unequaled fan interaction, this must-see event is guaranteed to entertain the whole family. After the game, Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos with fans.

Tickets start at $23 and are now available at harlemglobetrotters.comticketmaster.com, the Webster Bank Arena box office, or by phone at 800-745-3000. Information on group and scout tickets can also be found at harlemglobetrotters.com.   The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 89th consecutive year. Throughout their history, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 122 countries and territories on six continents.

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