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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS ARRIVE IN HARTFORD ON SATURDAY, FEB. 25, 2012

The Harlem Globetrotters will bring their 2012 World Tour to the  XL Center in Hartford onSaturday, Feb. 25, 2012, for a doubleheader at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. 

 

The outstanding rookies include Paul “Tiny” Sturgess, the world’s tallest pro basketball player at 7-8, Jonte “Too Tall” Hall, the shortest Globetrotter ever at 5-2, and Fatima “TNT” Maddoxof Temple University, the team’s first female player since 1993 and ninth female in team history. 

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The new Globetrotters also feature the top three finishers from the 2011 College Slam Dunk Contest, including the reigning champ Jacob “Hops” Tucker. At 5-10, Tucker sports a 50-inch vertical leap, and his YouTube videos have garnered well over four million views. 

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Tickets to see the world’s most famous basketball team are on sale now. Tickets start at $17.00and are available at www.harlemglobetrotters.comwww.ticketmaster.com, Public Power Ticket Office at the XL Center, or by phone at 800.745.3000. Information on group and scout tickets can also be found at www.harlemglobetrotters.com or by calling 860-548-2000.

 

 

Purchase your tickets now for a one-of-a-kind family experience that you won’t forget. Don’t forget to visit Xlcenter.com and find us on facebook and twitter for free ticket giveaways and up-to-date information on all of our events.

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