Marques Haynes
Basketball Player; Globetrotters Star
Born
March 10th, 1926
99 years ago
Died
May 22nd, 2015
9 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American basketball player, achieved recognition for exceptional ball-handling skills and entertainment during the 1950s. Played for the Harlem Globetrotters and was instrumental in popularizing the team with audiences worldwide. Contributed significantly to the game through innovative dribbling techniques and showcased talent in exhibition games across various countries. His playing career spanned several decades, leading to opportunities to influence younger generations of players.
Played for the Harlem Globetrotters
Named a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Pioneered dribbling techniques in basketball
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