The Harlem Globetrotters in action during the 1952 World Tour
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This is a game photograph of the Harlem Globetrotters playing the New York Celtics possibly in the Philippines. Joseph Lyles can be seen in the center of the photograph with his back to the camera wearing number "11." Several players from both teams are in the image. The Harlem Globetrotters were celebrating their 25th anniversary in 1952 by touring the World. They played in 44 countries in 168 days and covered 58,849 miles! Lyles was a member of the New York Celtics. This team and the Harlem Globetrotters were the first professional basketball teams to ever tour the globe. For more information on Joseph F. Lyles see https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/127.
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