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 See also: