A new biography explores the legacy of Abe Saperstein, the founder of the Harlem Globetrotters, and his impact on basketball and sports marketing. Saperstein is credited with introducing the three-pointer to the game and played a crucial role in elevating basketball to a professionalized global powerhouse. The biography also delves into Saperstein's experiences with discrimination as a Jewish immigrant and his advocacy for fans and innovation in sports. The book, titled 'Globetrotter: How Abe Saperstein Shook Up the World of Sports,' is the most in-depth examination of Saperstein's life and influence to date.
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