The Real Buffalo Joe Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/13433859/harlem-globetrotters-drop-washington-generals-primary-opponent Generals' general manager John Ferrari, who started running the business for his father-in-law, Red Klotz, in 1987, confirmed Thursday that the Harlem Globetrotters had dropped the Generals, their longtime foe, as an opponent.
The Poojer Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 weird story, some of those players in the story were making it sound like it wasn't all an act...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted August 14, 2015 Author Posted August 14, 2015 weird story, some of those players in the story were making it sound like it wasn't all an act... Met a guy who played for the Generals once. Basically said that for the first quarter, it was somewhat real basketball. They'd play offense their best, and defense, just not a full force. Once the Globetrotters got a 10-15 point lead, they were told to basically stand there with their hands in the air, but to never tank a shot.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 weird story, some of those players in the story were making it sound like it wasn't all an act... I remember way back in the day Syracuse played the Globetrotters in an exhibition game. They didn't do any of the trickery or showmanship stuff, and played the game hard. They beat Syracuse, and I think they also beat Michigan State that season.
shrader Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 Wait, the Washington Generals were actually a separately managed team/business? How on earth did it take until just now for the Globetrotters to realize they could just produce a loser team on their own?
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted August 14, 2015 Author Posted August 14, 2015 Honestly, I just thought that they dressed up some local community college team or something in Generals uniforms.
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted August 14, 2015 Author Posted August 14, 2015 Finally, I can quit losing money betting on them! They were due!
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted August 14, 2015 Author Posted August 14, 2015 http://washingtongeneralsfan.blogspot.com/2011/06/washington-generals-infamous-1971-win.html They've won a few times.
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