Louis 'Babe' Pressley

Louis 'Babe' Pressley

Born: October 21, 1916
Died: October 15, 1965
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Louis "Babe" Pressley was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League for the Chicago Studebaker Flyers. He was also a long-time player for the Harlem Globetrotters. Pressley signed with the Globetrotters in 1937 until 1958. Pressley was key in double teaming George Mikan, when the Globetrotters beat the Lakers. He was inducted into the Cleveland Hall of Fame in 1976. Pressley was recognized as an athletic great in an article concerning Abe Saperstein.

Movies for Louis 'Babe' Pressley...

The Harlem Globetrotters
Title: The Harlem Globetrotters
Character: 'Babe' Pressley - Globetrotter
Released: May 30, 1951
Type: Movie
All-American basketball player, Billy signs up with the world-famous "Harlem Globetrotters", an all-Negro professional team. Billy struggles with important life decisions and their consequences.