ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The ball is back in PPL Center's court to mark a century of silliness.
The Harlem Globetrotters — those hilarious, historic clown princes of basketball, will return to the venue at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 — exactly a year since they took their last shot here, it was announced.
Tickets, at $40-$151, go on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 22 at the PPL Center website or at the box office at 701 Hamilton St., Allentown.PPL Center website
The tour marks the 100th anniversary of the team, which started in 1926 as a competitive basketball team, and since has played more than 20,000 exhibition games in 120 countries.
Tickets, at $40-$151, go on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 22 at the PPL Center website or at the box office at 701 Hamilton St., Allentown.
Also offered will be the new Magic Pass, which will offer 30-minute on-court access to the Globetrotters and the Washington Generals before the game to show your skills, shoot some hoops and get player autographs and photos.
Prices have not been revealed.
'Spins, dunks, slams,' and special experiences
The game will be against the Globetrotters' usual opponents, the Washington Generals.
"Get ready for high-flying fun as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters make their victorious return to PPL Center," the team said in a release.
"This is your chance to witness the world record-breaking, trick-shot stars of basketball live as they bring their signature spins, dunks and slams to the court."Globetrotters news release
"This is your chance to witness the world record-breaking, trick-shot stars of basketball live as they bring their signature spins, dunks and slams to the court."
The Globetrotters’ roster has not been announced, but will include fan favorites. (Rosters change in each city.)
After almost every game, the Globetrotters remain on the court for autographs and photographs with fans.
The Globetrotters first played at Allentown’s PPL Center a month after it opened in September 2014 and have been back several times.
Over the years, it worked comic routines into its act until today it is known more for entertainment than sports. But its games still feature coordination, trick shots and skillful ball handling.
