John Kline (Harlem Globetrotter)
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Dr. John Kline is a retired Harlem Globetrotter
(1953–1959) who founded the Black Legends of Professional Basketball
in 1996.
Before playing for the Globetrotters, Kline played at Wayne State University
during the 1950s. Still active, Kline currently plays in an over-70 basketball league.
Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism, theater and comedy. The executive offices for the team are currently in downtown Phoenix, Arizona; the team is owned by Shamrock Holdings, which oversees the various investments of the Roy E. Disney family.Over...
(1953–1959) who founded the Black Legends of Professional Basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
in 1996.
Before playing for the Globetrotters, Kline played at Wayne State University
Wayne State University
Wayne State University is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan, United States, in the city's Midtown Cultural Center Historic District. Founded in 1868, WSU consists of 13 schools and colleges offering more than 400 major subject areas to over 32,000 graduate and...
during the 1950s. Still active, Kline currently plays in an over-70 basketball league.