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Marques Haynes
Retired Harlem Globetrotters basketball player
Category(ies):
Autograph Signings
Basketball
Coaches
Leadership/Team Building
Motivation
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Widely considered as "The Greatest Dribbler" in the history of basketball, Marques Haynes played professional basketball for 51 years. He began as a high school and college star which then launched his career with The Harlem Globetrotter's as a player/coach. He later created his own team called the Harlem Magicians. Haynes was also the first Globetrotter to ever be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Career Highlights:
- High School All-American who led Booker T. Washington High School in Oklahoma to 2 State Championships and a National Championship.
- Starred at Langston University as an all conference guard. He led his team in scoring for four years, and assisted in winning four conference championships.
- Served as a player/Coach for the Harlem Globetrotters for 14 years.
- Created his own team called the Harlem magicians who traveled the world playing games.
- Played in over 12,000 games with over 250,000 points
- Traveled to 103 countries to play basketball
- Enshrined in twelve Halls of Fame, including being the first Globetrotters player to be selected into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Had his #20 Jersey retired by the Globetrotters.
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Experience is something earned, and Marques Haynes has plenty of it. He has traveled the world, created bonds with many high-profile people of society, and entertained millions around the globe. He is a legend to most, and a hero to many. Bring Marques out to your next event, and it will be a guaranteed Slam-Dunk! |
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