Today in 1927, the legendary Harlem Globetrotters played their first game in Hinckley, Illinois. Here are some more facts about the iconic basketball crew:FACT: The Harlem Globetrotters have played more than 20-thousand games in 118 countries.
FACT: In 1990, the Harlem Globetrotters named Whoopi Goldberg an honorary member of the team.
FACT: The whistled version of Brother Bones' "Sweet Georgia Brown" is the Harlem Globetrotters signature song.
FACT: In 2000, the Harlem Globetrotters retired Wilt Chamberlain's number 13.
