30 Days to go until Harlem Globetrotters visit Brevard
February 8, 2004 - United States Basketball League (USBL)
Brevard Blue Ducks News Release
With 30 days to go until the Harlem Globetrotters hit the hardwood in Brevard, ticket sales are brisk but seats still are available for their game in Melbourne, Florida to be held Monday, March 8, 2004, when they take the court against the New York Nationals at Florida Tech's Clemente Center at 7:00 P.M. The $30 Reserved Seating Area Tickets have already sold out, however, lower-level general admission tickets ($20) and mezzanine-level tickets ($15) can still be purchased by calling (321) 751-BLUE or through BrevardBlueDucks.com.
"The response has been overwhelming," beamed Mike Richman, owner of the Brevard Blue Ducks, who are hosting the Globetrotters during their visit to Melbourne. "Everyone is looking forward to seeing the Globetrotters here in Brevard."
The Globetrotters are teaming up for the third consecutive year with Burger King for the 2004 Harlem Globetrotters World Tour. During the North American leg of the world tour, the Globetrotters will travel to 45 states, Canada and the District of Columbia, playing in over 200 games in four months.
This is the 78th season for the Harlem Globetrotters. They have played in 117 countries and before 120 million fans worldwide. 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. Media can download photos at a special Web site, please contact the public relations department for access.
Burger King is the title sponsor of the Globetrotters World Tour, Fall College Tour and Summer Youth Basketball Camps. Founded in 1954, Burger King has more than 11,000 locations in all 50 states and 58 countries and territories around the world.
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