Frank Washington

Frank Washington was an American basketball player. Washington was a 6'4" guard from Wilberforce, Ohio.[1] Washington played for the New York Rens from 1941–42 before joining the US Navy.[2] In 1945, he played for the Washington Bears.[2] Washington was part of the first Harlem Globetrotters team to travel around the world.[3] Washington was a member of the Harlem Globetrotters from 1946 to 1950.[3] His daughter Michelle Washington was also a basketball player. Washington died in 2013 at the age of 91.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "The All-Time Roster of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters". harlemglobetrotters.com. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Legendary hoops player Frank Washington honored". The Philadelphia Tribune. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Harlem Globetrotter Legend "Big" Frank Washington". harlemglobetrotters.com. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "The memory of Norristown basketball standout Michele Washington remains vivid for all that knew her". timesherald.com. Retrieved 8 April 2015.


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