HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS SET FIVE NEW GUINNESS WORLD
RECORDS TITLES AHEAD OF BRINGING THEIR NEW TOUR TO
RAMSEY CENTER IN CULLOWHEE ON MARCH 25
As the Harlem Globetrotters prepare to bring their new 2019 Fan Powered World Tour to The
Ramsey Center at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee on Monday, March 25, 2019, the
world famous team decided to celebrate Guinness World Record Day by setting five new Guinness
World Records™ titles – bringing the team’s standing Guinness World Record count to 21.
The records are highlighted by an impressive somersault basketball shot made by one of the team’s
biggest stars, Bull Bullard, at a staggering 58 feet, 1.25 inches away from the basketball hoop. The
other record includes the first-ever record set by one of the team’s female stars.
Most basketball under the leg tumbles in one minute (female) – Torch George (32)
Most blindfolded basketball slam dunks in one minute – Zeus McClurkin (5)
Most behind the back three pointers in one minute – Zeus McClurkin (3)
The video of all five records can be seen at both links located below and are approved for broadcast
media (courtesy of the Harlem Globetrotters). Online media is encouraged to embed the video.
Via YouTube: //youtu.be/voA_VEyNTNI
Downloadable Video: //goo.gl/UjE7eC
The Globetrotters, who are committed to bringing their fans the best experience and most electrifying
athletes on the planet, will give their fans a chance to get closer than ever to the action and team’s
stars with their Fan Powered World Tour, which is set to come to The Ramsey Center at Western
Carolina University in Cullowhee on Monday, March 25, 2019at 7 p.m.
At each Globetrotters game, there will be over 20 opportunities before, during and after each event
where fans will get a chance to directly interact with the team’s stars – that’s a 30-percent increase
over any previous Globetrotters game.
The Harlem Globetrotters roster showcases some of the most thrilling athletes in the world, including
Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton, Hammer Harrison, Thunder Law, Bull
Bullard, Firefly Fisher and, Cheese Chisholm – plus female stars TNT Lister, Torch George and
Hoops Green. #
Prior to every performance, fans can secure a ticket to Magic Pass, the Globetrotters’ exclusive
pregame event. Magic Pass gives fans unprecedented access to the stars of the team, an opportunity
to learn tricks, shoot hoops and take pictures on the court. After each game, fans can participate in a
free autograph session. *
An additional exciting new element fans can look forward to this year is a new interactive mobile app
with exclusive features, including an augmented reality (AR) basketball toss game and one-of-a-kind
image filters that can be shared on social media.
Tickets are available at harlemglobetrotters.com, catamountsports.com, the Ramsey Center box
office or by phone at 828-227-7722. For more information, visit harlemglobetrotters.com.
The Harlem Globetrotters® are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family
entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 93 years. Throughout their history, the Original
Harlem Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 123 countries and territories on six
continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-
ever basketball experience. Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the
Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans – among them popes, kings, queens, and
presidents – over nine thrilling decades. Sponsored by Entenmann’s ® Donuts, Tum-e Yummies and
Baden Sports, Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Herschend
Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S. For the latest news
and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, visit the Globetrotters' official Web site:
www.harlemglobetrotters.com and follow them on Twitter @Globies.
*Rosters will vary in each city and are subject to change.
# Subject to availability.
