Abe Saperstein

Abe Saperstein

Born: July 4, 1901
Basketball

founded all-black, Harlem Globetrotters barnstorming team in 1927; coached sharpshooting comedians to 1940 world pro title in Chicago and established troupe as game's foremost goodwill ambassadors; also served as 1st commissioner of American Basketball League (1961-62).

Died: Mar. 15, 1966

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