Abe Saperstein

Abe M. Saperstein (July 4, 1902–March 15, 1966) was the creator of the Savoy Big Five, which later became the Harlem Globetrotters.

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July 4 - 1902 - March 15 - 1966 - Savoy Big Five - Harlem Globetrotters

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Born in London, England, he was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1970. In 1979, he was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

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Basketball Hall of Fame - 1970 - 1979 - International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

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He was buried in the Westlawn Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois.

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Westlawn Cemetery - Chicago, Illinois

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