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Kentucky assistant coach Orlando Antigua was a Globetrotter

Orlando Antigua as a Harlem Globetrotter

Orlando Antigua as a Harlem Globetrotter

Larry Vaught of VaughtsViews.com brings up a little known fact.  Kentucky assistant coach Orlando Antigua was the first Hispanic and the first non-black player to play for the Harlem Globetrotters in 52 years. He played in 48 countries during his seven years with the Globetrotters following his collegiate career at Pittsburgh and was nicknamed “Hurricane” because of his moves and quickness.  Read article.

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