CHARLES "TEX" HARRISON

Known during his playing days as one of the quickest Harlem Globetrotters, Charles "Tex" Harrison was an outstanding dribbler and rebounder during his 18 years as a player for the team. He has been a Globetrotter coach since he finished his playing days and has traveled to more than 100 countries during his esteemed Globetrotters career.  Born in Gary, Ind., “Tex” was a standout basketball player at North Carolina Central University, where he earned All-America honors. He was discovered in 1954 when he faced the Globetrotters as a member of the College All-American team during the World Series of Basketball.  A former star at Wheatley High School in Houston, Texas, Harrison joined several members of the Globetrotters in 1972 on a television variety series entitled "Harlem Globetrotters Popcorn Machine."  "Tex" received his "Legends" Ring on Jan. 26, 1996, in Houston, where he resides.