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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS COMING TO BURLINGTON!
Tickets for 2006 Western Union-Sponsored ?Unstoppable? North American Tour
on Sale Now

Celebrating their 80th Anniversary, the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters are
bringing their 2006 ?Unstoppable? North American Tour to Burlington.
Sponsored by Western Union, the Globetrotters will take the court on Tuesday,
April 4th, 2006, against the New York Nationals at Patrick Gymnasium at the
University of Vermont. Tip-off is at 7:00 p.m. Tickets start at $21.00 and are
available at the Gymnasium Box Office, by phone at 866-4CAT-TIX, or on-line at
UVMathletics.com.

?As we celebrate our 80th consecutive season of touring North America in 2006,
the Globetrotters have put together something very special for the fans who
have supported the team now for nine decades,? said Globetrotters? Owner &
Chairman, Mannie Jackson. ??Unstoppable? represents both the energy and
commitment of the players to give the fans something special. We look forward
to bringing that energy to Burlington.?

Living up to their billing as ?Ambassadors of Goodwill,? the Globetrotters
will continue their tradition of:
?	Introducing amazing ball-handling and comedy routines, while keeping the
timeless classics from throughout their history.
?	Featuring a ?meet and greet? session at the end of every game, allowing
fans a chance to get autographs and interact with their favorite Globetrotter.
?	Becoming involved in every community they play by visiting local schools,
hospitals and other youth-based organizations. The Globetrotters donate money
and merchandise to hundreds of local and national charities every year.
?	Entertaining crowds with the antics of their exciting mascot ?Globie.?

Since their inception in 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters have traveled to 117
nations, played before 123 million fans, won championships and built bridges
between people and communities around the world, making them virtually
?Unstoppable? for nearly 80 years. In 2002, the organization was only the
fifth team to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame; followed
by an induction into the Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame and the
World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame. They have also been recognized as the
most popular sports team by the 2002, 2000 and 1999 Q Ratings. For the latest
news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters and to purchase team
merchandise, visit the team?s official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.
For more information on downloading team and player photos for media
publications, contact the Globetrotters? Public Relations Department.
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