The Real Buffalo Joe Posted August 14, 2015 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 weird story, some of those players in the story were making it sound like it wasn't all an act... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 14, 2015 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted August 14, 2015 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Honestly, I just thought that they dressed up some local community college team or something in Generals uniforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Finally, I can quit losing money betting on them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Finally, I can quit losing money betting on them! They were due! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Real Buffalo Joe Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 http://washingtongeneralsfan.blogspot.com/2011/06/washington-generals-infamous-1971-win.html They've won a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I started betting on them in 1972 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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