Karstens

Bob Karstens, the third white player for the Harlem Globetrotters and the only one under a contract, who created many of their signature routines such as the pregame “Magic Circle,” has died.

Think Progress » New basketball league open to whites only, to get away from the ‘street-ball’ played by ‘people of color.’ 2010

Dammit, everybody and their dog beat me to Bob Karstens & co.

Think Progress » New basketball league open to whites only, to get away from the ‘street-ball’ played by ‘people of color.’ 2010

And the list continues: Jeff Karstens, who was traded for Damaso Marte and Xavier Nady in 2008, is 2-1 with a 4.05 ERA for Pittsburgh this year.

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Karstens died Dec. 31 in Redlands of natural causes, the team announced.

Think Progress » New basketball league open to whites only, to get away from the ‘street-ball’ played by ‘people of color.’ 2010

Bob Karstens was the third Caucasian to play for the Harlem Globetroters (the others were founder Abe Saperstein and Bunny Leavitt), but Karstens had the rare distinction of being the first Caucasian player to be under contract with the team.

Think Progress » New basketball league open to whites only, to get away from the ‘street-ball’ played by ‘people of color.’ 2010

The Pirates got a solid return for Xavier Nady, acquiring starting outfielder Jose Tabata and pitcher Jeff Karstens, who is having the best season of his career.

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Chris Heisey (FSY) backed up Cueto's superbly pitched game with his first three major league hits, two singles and a two-run homer in the eighth against Jeff Karstens (FSY).

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For that matter, Google Abe Saperstein and Bunny Leavitt, because they were white guys who played for the Globetrotters before Karstens did.

Think Progress » New basketball league open to whites only, to get away from the ‘street-ball’ played by ‘people of color.’ 2010

Karstens 'manager, Heidi Markel, said the actress has "always been a solid rock for the London family" but declined to comment further.

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Jeff Karstens pitched 13 innings with an ERA of 0.69.

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