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Quiz about Harlem Globetrotters
Quiz about Harlem Globetrotters

Harlem Globetrotters Trivia Quiz


The Globetrotters have entertained millions of people across the world with their unique style and showmanship. Since I could not find a quiz about them on this site, I decided to create one.

A multiple-choice quiz by keithkomodo. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
keithkomodo
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
323,268
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
511
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 156 (7/10), Guest 65 (4/10), Robinsgirl28 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In which American city were the Harlem Globetrotters founded? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the theme song of the Harlem Globetrotters? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What milestone did the Harlem Globetrotters reach on February 27, 2006? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which future NBA Hall of Famer toured the Soviet Union as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters in 1959? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these great baseball pitchers wore the Harlem Globetrotters uniform before starting his Hall-of-Fame career? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Harlem Globetrotters won what championship tournament in 1940? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which Harlem Globetrotter was known as "The Clown Prince?" Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these Harlem Globetrotters was known simply as 'Curly'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these well known people was NOT an official honorary member of the Harlem Globetrotter? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What are the official team colors of the Harlem Globetrotters? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which American city were the Harlem Globetrotters founded?

Answer: Chicago

The Globetrotters first appeared in the Chicago area in 1926-1927. Abe Saperstein, the Jewish business man who first organized the squad, chose the name Harlem because it was symbolic of African-American culture. It wasn't until 1968 that the Globetrotters would play their first "home game" in Harlem.
2. What is the theme song of the Harlem Globetrotters?

Answer: Sweet Georgia Brown

Originally a jazz standard written in 1925, the theme adopted by the Harlem Globetrotters was a whistling and bones version by Brother Bones and his Shadows. The Globetrotters first used it in 1952. The other three songs were top hits of the great Sam Cooke.
3. What milestone did the Harlem Globetrotters reach on February 27, 2006?

Answer: Twenty-two Thousand Wins

On that date, the Harlem Globetrotters were credited with win number 22,000. They have played on every continent except Antarctica, appearing in about 120 countries by the year 2009. Though they claim that all their games are real, they play most of them against hand picked opponents who have to concede about two dozen baskets a game for the show.
4. Which future NBA Hall of Famer toured the Soviet Union as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters in 1959?

Answer: Wilt Chamberlain

Chamberlain joined the Harlem Globetrotters after his junior year of college.
He was part of their tour of the Soviet Union in 1959. Later, he often toured with the Globetrotters in the summer during his NBA career. His number, 13,
was retired by the Globetrotters. Abdul-Jabbar is an honorary member of the Globetrotters, and Mikan played against them in the 1940's as a member of the Minneapolis Lakers.
5. Which of these great baseball pitchers wore the Harlem Globetrotters uniform before starting his Hall-of-Fame career?

Answer: Bob Gibson

Gibson, a two sport star at Creighton University, led an All Star team to victory against the Globetrotters. He was offered a contract, and signed with them for the 1957 season. His first love was baseball, and he soon was a member of the St Louis Cardinals. Another Hall-of-Fame hurler, Fergie Jenkins also played briefly for the Globetrotters. The others listed did not.
6. The Harlem Globetrotters won what championship tournament in 1940?

Answer: World Basketball Classic

The Harlem Globetrotters won the 1940 World Basketball Classic, defeating the Chicago Bruins in the final. The tournament, sponsored by the Chicago Herald newspaper, was contested annually between 1939 and 1948. Other winners during its history included two original NBA teams, the Minneapolis Lakers and Ft. Wayne Pistons, as well as the New York Rens, another barnstorming African-American team.
7. Which Harlem Globetrotter was known as "The Clown Prince?"

Answer: Meadowlark Lemon

Meadowlark spent 24 years with the Harlem Globetrotters, and was arguably the best known Globetrotter ever. He performed in close to 10,000 games, being the orchestra leader of the show. Today, he has his own traveling team, and a foundation working with youths. His number, 36, was retired by the Globetrotters.
Geese and Goose were also prominent Globetrotters. Chuck Cooper was the first African-American drafted by the NBA, partially the result of the Globetrotters success in exhibitions with the Minneapolis Lakers.
8. Which of these Harlem Globetrotters was known simply as 'Curly'?

Answer: Fred Neal

Curly Neal, had a shaved head, was a fantastic ball handler. His talent for dribbling and passing made him a fan favorite. Haynes preceded Neal as the Globetrotters top ball handler. Chaney would become a great coach for Temple University. Albert 'Runt' Pullins was an early Globetrotter star.
9. Which of these well known people was NOT an official honorary member of the Harlem Globetrotter?

Answer: Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby is not an honorary member. He has, in fact, been under a lifetime contract with the Harlem Globetrotters since 1972, originally at the fee of $1.00 per year, and raised to $1.05 in 1986. Kissinger was named an honorary member in 1976, Hope in 1977, and Pope John Paul II in 2000.
10. What are the official team colors of the Harlem Globetrotters?

Answer: Red, White and Blue

The Harlem Globetrotters sport the colors of their country of origin, the Red, White and Blue of the USA. They have been great ambassadors, taking these colors, and their unique style and wholesome fun to all corners of the globe.
Source: Author keithkomodo

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