The record was achieved by Hammer, Bull and Globetrotter teammates Buckets Blakes, Thunder Law and Spider Sharpless (all USA).
Are you sure you want to delete this comment? As part of the tour, the team will play in more than 250 North American markets, as well as 30 countries worldwide. In addition, Hammer Harrison broke the record title for the longest underhand basketball shot (85 feet and 4.25 inches), while Handles Franklin broke the record title for the farthest kneeling basketball shot made backwards (63 feet and 7.5 inches). The next year the Globetrotters won the tournament. Inman Jackson was the first to assume the role of … Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. What makes a Guinness World Records title? The Harlem Globetrotters are an American exhibition basketball team.
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The Harlem Globetrotters shoot seven new Guinness World Records. The picture above shows that he was delighted with his effort. The world famous Harlem Globetrotters bag several world records including an incredible 69 foot blindfolded shot. 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. Overall, the Globetrotters have held 25 Guinness World Records titles at one point, and currently hold 22. No strangers to record-breaking, the one and only Harlem Globetrotters have returned to break six titles as part of Guinness World Records Day (GWR Day).. Lastly, Big Easy Lofton (who gets his nickname from his easy-going nature) scored the furthest blindfolded basketball hook shot with a spectacular 50 foot throw. RECORD BREAKING! Details Here. Guinness World Records Adjudicator, Christine Fernandez, was onsite to verify the records and present the players with their official certificates. This is Wham’s first record and broke it on his first try. We use cookies on this website. DETROIT -- David "Smokey" Gaines, a former Harlem Globetrotters and ABA player who coached at Detroit-Mercy and San Diego State, has died. In the process, they have achieved the Guinness World Records title for the most sovereign countries played in by a basketball team at 101 countries! Our ultimate purpose is to inspire people - individuals, families, schools, groups, companies, communities and even entire countries – to read about, watch, listen to and participate in record-breaking. The video above shows three of the most impressive records set by the team. Longest hook shot, blindfolded shot, and most slam dunks in a minute among records broken. “The Harlem Globetrotters will do anything to push the limits and it was exciting to watch them break six GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS titles in celebration of GWR Day. For more than 90 years, they have been traveling the world bringing fun and entertainment to fans. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. It was about this time that they first experimented with adding comedy to their games. The six new record titles bring the team’s total to 22 GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS titles, some of which are featured in the latest Guinness World Records 2020 edition. Starting with a single book published from a room above a gym, GWR has grown to become a global multi-media brand, with offices in London, New York, Miami, Beijing, Tokyo and Dubai.
Registered Office: South Quay Building, 189 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SH United Kingdom. Handles Franklin scored from a kneeling position facing away from the hoop – a distance of over 60 feet.
The records were broken in celebration of Guinness World Record Day on 12 November where over 650,000 people worldwide will be trying to enter the famous book. The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their new “Pushing the Limits” World Tour to Indianapolis. For now, we will keep creating new ways to stay connected with you. The team encouraged and cheered each other on every step of the way. The Globetrotters recently wrapped a busy 90th year tour, during which they named Pope Francis the ninth Honorary Harlem Globetrotter in team history, walked the runway at New York Fashion week, launched … Of their achievements, Fernandez said: "It was very exciting to witness the Harlem Globetrotters break several amazing records.