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43-635: New York Nationals may refer to: New York Nationals , a basketball team – another name for the Washington Generals in their games against the Harlem Globetrotters New York Nationals (ASL) – a 1920s New York soccer team. New York Nationals (USL) – a 1980s New York soccer team. New York Nationals – "nickname" in New York City media for

86-400: A fireplace with a carved mantel , walls with walnut -wood paneling, and plaster walls and ceilings. As originally proposed, the administration building was supposed to be five stories high and measuring 200 by 200 feet (61 by 61 m), surrounding a courtyard with dimensions of 75 by 100 feet (23 by 30 m). The ground floor was to contain various living quarters, an officers' mess,

129-432: A gable roof behind it. The northern and southern facades are articulated with vertical brick buttresses , which divide each facade into 15 vertical bays . On each facade, there is a central pavilion that measures three bays wide, as well as side pavilions that each measure six bays wide. The side entrances are framed with medieval-styled sandstone. The interior features three tiers of balconies on all four sides with

172-456: A terracotta parapet embellished with chevron designs and stylized eagles. The basement is raised by half a story and contains a water table made of red sandstone. Throughout the building, the first-story windows contain iron grilles with decorations depicting maces and stars. The main facade, to the east, contains numerous recessed and projecting sections, alternating with each other. This facade contains its main entrance pavilion in

215-399: A 600-person entertainment room, and a reception room. Above that, each of the regiments' companies would have their own floor, and a top-floor suite for the regiment's colonel. The drill shed is 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 stories, with a clerestory level on the top story, and measures 300 feet (91 m) from west to east. Like the administration building, it contains a terracotta parapet, with

258-520: A few seasons before going back to the Generals identity full-time. In 1995 Klotz "disbanded" the Generals and formed the "New York Nationals" which again was only a nominal change. John Ferrari, the son-in-law of Klotz, took over as general manager of the team in 1987. After a 12-year hiatus, the team returned to their Generals identity on October 9, 2007, playing against the Globetrotters at

301-534: A former player for the Philadelphia Sphas , a former ABL team that became one of the Globetrotters' exhibition rivals. Globetrotters owner Abe Saperstein had invited Klotz to create a squad to accompany his team on their tours, in part because the Sphas had beaten the Globetrotters on more than one occasion while serving as one of the Globetrotters' exhibition teams. With a nod to Dwight D. Eisenhower ,

344-676: A mere 3–6 games. From 2015 the Globetrotters' opposition was organised by their own management. In 2017, Herschend Family Entertainment , the owners of the Harlem Globetrotters, bought the Washington Generals from the Klotz family and revived them as an active team with Kenny Smith as general manager and Sam Worthen as coach. The Generals held a tongue-in-cheek "draft" where they selected various unavailable persons including LaVar Ball and Conor McGregor . As

387-514: A reintroduction for the team, they were entered in ESPN's The Basketball Tournament 2017 . Despite having a rare opportunity to play serious, competitive basketball, their long losing run continued with a first round loss. Figures vary as to exactly how often the Generals have beaten their rivals. Some reports say six, while the team's official website reports having three victories over the Globetrotters, one each in 1954, 1958 and 1971. The 1971 win

430-500: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Washington Generals The Generals exist primarily as a part of the Harlem Globetrotters' act, effectively being stooges for the Globetrotters. While the Globetrotters play tricks and perform spectacular displays of skill for the crowd, the Generals attempt to play a "normal" game of basketball. The Generals' games involve playing genuine basketball at times, but also not interfering in

473-465: Is located between the driveway and Fifth Avenue. A statue to the 369th Regiment stands across Fifth Avenue from the administration building. The northern and southern facades are located next to the sidewalks of 143rd and 142nd Streets, respectively. Inside, the corridors contain terrazzo tile floors as well as cornices with chevron motifs. A company meeting room is located at the administration building's southeast corner and includes parquet floors,

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516-524: Is the most storied of these and is sometimes reported as the team's sole victory. Playing as the New Jersey Reds, they won 100–99 on January 5, 1971, in Martin , Tennessee , ending their 2,495-game losing streak. Klotz credits the overtime win to a guard named Eddie Mahar, who was team captain. Harlem's captain, Curly Neal , did not play in this game. While the Globetrotters were entertaining

559-427: The 369th Harlem Armory . The Globetrotters won 54–50. The monikers of "International Elite" and the "Global Select" were adopted prior to the 2011–12 World Tour. For the 2013–14 Harlem Globetrotters World Tour, the team took on the moniker of the "World All-Stars". The Generals would occasionally play teams other than the Globetrotters. Among these games, which were competitive, they managed to record victories against

602-482: The 369th Sustainment Brigade . The 369th Regiment Armory includes two structures. The administration building, built in the Art Deco style between 1930 and 1933, was designed by John S. Van Wart and Sidney Wein. The attached medieval -inspired drill shed, built between 1921 and 1924, was designed by Tachau and Vought and measures 50,000 square feet (4,600 m ). Both sections are constructed of brick. The armory

645-549: The Great Depression , the 369th Regiment Armory and Brooklyn 's 14th Regiment Armory were used as temporary homeless shelters. Two years later, the armory exhibited artwork from 40,000 people that had been hired through the Works Progress Administration . The 369th Regiment Armory also hosted sporting events, such as track and field competitions and tennis matches. Other events hosted at

688-682: The New York Mets (1962–present) and New York Giants (1883–1957) teams in the National League. Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title New York Nationals . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=New_York_Nationals&oldid=693792022 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

731-560: The Taiwanese national team and a low-level Red Army team. In 2015, the Harlem Globetrotters management chose to end contractual relations with the Generals organization, resulting in the Generals ceasing operations. The Generals played their last game against the Globetrotters on August 1, 2015, in Wildwood, New Jersey. Overall, the Generals had lost to the Globetrotters more than 16,000 times in their combined history while winning

774-464: The 369th Regiment. The city's acting mayor promised an armory structure to the 369th Regiment in 1919. Funding for the 369th Regiment Armory was approved by the city in July 1921. The initial plans called for building only the drill shed ; an administration building was required for the armory to be fully functional. The city located a site on Fifth Avenue between 142nd and 143rd Streets and demolished

817-530: The Armory Board submitted plans for the $ 1 million administration building to the New York City Board of Estimate . The new building would include a shooting range , auditorium, mess hall , and rooftop tennis courts. Twelve firms submitted designs for the drill shed, and the commission was ultimately given to the lowest bidder, John S. Van Wart and Sidney Wein. Work started in 1931 after

860-570: The C & W Construction Company were named as the contractors. The administration building was completed in 1933. However, the New York Daily News reported in January 1934 that the 369th Regiment had refused to accept title to the administration building, citing various work defects such as a leaky roof. As a result, the Armory Board opened an investigation into the construction of the 369th Administration Building. In 1934, during

903-701: The City of New York being created in April 1884. The board erected many of Manhattan's armories: prior to the board's establishment, only one armory had been built in Manhattan, the Seventh Regiment Armory on the Upper East Side . As such, most volunteer regiments drilled in any available space, such as public markets or rented building lofts . By the late 19th and early 20th century,

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946-410: The Generals are closely associated with the Globetrotters, they were, for most of their history, an independent franchise owned by their founder, Louis "Red" Klotz , who also played on the Generals. In 2017 they were purchased from the Klotz family by Globetrotters' owners Herschend Entertainment and officially revived from a two-year hiatus. The Generals were created in 1952 by Louis "Red" Klotz ,

989-464: The Globetrotters' tricks. Almost every game has ended in a resounding win for the Globetrotters. Despite their losses, the Generals' roster consists of competent players. A recurring part of the act is the "guest General", where, for a short period, an invited person (usually a local celebrity) comes on court to play for the Generals. There can exist multiple teams of Generals simultaneously, each following different touring Globetrotters teams. While

1032-649: The New York Army National Guard. The surrounding areas are composed of industrial buildings, while the Harlem River Drive runs on the opposite side of Fifth Avenue across from the armory. The AIA Guide to New York City described the armory as "a superb example of the bricklayer's art" and that the brickwork "exhibit[s] an Art Deco/Moderne style rather than an attempt to reconstruct a medieval fortress". The 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story, rectangular administration building features

1075-496: The Reds. Very rarely Washington Generals players have been "promoted" to the Globetrotters. Derick "Dizzy" Grant was transferred in 2010, and Jonte "Too Tall" Hall made the transition in 2011. Paul Sturgess made the opposite transition. The former Globetrotter, after a few seasons playing for other teams, transferred back into the setup as part of the arranged opposition. The 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) Sturgess adopted

1118-405: The armory included a speech by Black Muslim leader Elijah Muhammad in 1964, and a soccer demonstration from Brazilian soccer player Pelé in 1978. The 369th Armory was again used as a temporary shelter during early 1981 due to extreme cold weather. By the 1980s, existing homeless shelters in New York City had become overcrowded, so the city started opening new shelters in armories. In 1982,

1161-465: The armory partially flooded during Hurricane Sandy . The 369th Regiment Armory temporarily closed for renovations in 2014. At the time, it was expected to be renovated into a museum showing 369th Regiment memorabilia. The 369th Brigade moved back to the space in November 2018. However, the armory remained closed to civilians due to a lead cleanup project, which prevented civilians from reentering

1204-796: The armory's restoration. The structure was protected as a city landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1985, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. As part of the New York City bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics , the 369th Regiment Armory was planned to be used for boxing and rhythmic gymnastics if the city were to win the Olympic bid. The armory, which still remained decrepit, would have been restored. These plans were canceled when

1247-483: The bid was rejected in 2005. The Police Athletic League of New York City used part of the 369th Regiment Armory's drill shed as a community center starting in 2006. The Harlem Children's Zone also operated programs in the armory, taking about half of the space. In September 2012, a community program painted a mural on the armory's walls that was devoted to the 369th Regiment's history. Soon afterward, in October 2012,

1290-422: The center, and two asymmetric side pavilions to the north and south. Above the entrance pavilion is a sandstone surround, which contains the carved letters "369th Infantry N.Y.C." and is flanked by eagle-wing motifs that contain lanterns. The raised basement also contains entrances surrounded with sandstone trim. Adjacent to the eastern facade is a circular driveway with an adjacent small parking lot. A small lawn

1333-443: The clock but could not. When the final buzzer sounded, the crowd was dumbfounded and disappointed. Klotz described the fans' reaction: "They looked at us like we killed Santa Claus ." Some children in the stands cried after the loss. The Reds celebrated by dousing themselves with orange soda instead of champagne. Lemon was furious, saying, "You lost, I didn't lose", but still visited the opposing team’s locker room to congratulate

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1376-423: The contractors. The cost of the drill shed was estimated at $ 700,000, and the administration building, another $ 500,000. The cornerstone was laid in November 1923, when construction was already progressing. and the drill shed was finished the following November at a cost of $ 800,000. The rest of the block was purchased by the city in 1929, in preparation for the administration building's construction. In 1930,

1419-441: The crowd that day, they lost track of the game and the score. They found themselves down 12 points with two minutes left to go. Forced to play normal basketball, the Globetrotters rallied but could not recover. The Reds secured their victory when the 50-year-old Klotz hit the winning basket with seconds left. Then, Meadowlark Lemon missed a shot that would have given the game back to the Globetrotters. The timekeeper tried to stop

1462-399: The facility until the cleanup was complete. Despite fears that children at the armory may have been susceptible to lead poisoning for over a decade, state officials said that the cleanup was limited to the basement, which was off-limits to kids. The 369th Regiment Armory is located between West 142nd and 143rd Streets at 2360 Fifth Avenue, along the western sidewalk of the avenue. It is

1505-652: The former Dutch colonial settlement of Harlem was being developed into a primarily African-American neighborhood, having become accessible via the newly built New York City Subway . In the 1910s, a hundred members of a community center in Harlem stated their intention to join the military. The 15th Regiment , whose parent unit was constituted in the New York Army National Guard in 1913, was officially organized three years later, in preparation for being deployed to France during World War I . The 15th

1548-491: The northernmost building on Fifth Avenue. The armory is composed of two structures in contrasting architectural styles: the medieval-style drill shed and the Art Deco-style administration building. The armory occupies nearly its entire lot, which measures 199 feet (61 m) from north to south and 510 feet (160 m) from west to east. It is associated with the 369th Regiment, the first African-American regiment in

1591-624: The persona of "Cager", a masked adversary who adopts a villainous role. 369th Regiment Armory The 369th Regiment Armory is a historic National Guard Armory building located at 2366 Fifth Avenue , between West 142nd and 143rd Streets, in Harlem , Manhattan , New York City . It was built for the 369th Regiment , also known as the "Harlem Hellfighters", founded in 1913 as the first National Guard unit in New York State composed solely of African-Americans. It later became home to

1634-399: The state turned over the 369th Regiment Armory to the city so that the latter could open a 200-bed men's homeless shelter. However, the 369th Sustainment Brigade still operated out of the armory. In the 1990s, the 369th Regiment Armory received part of a $ 390,000 funding allocation that had been made available as part of the city's Tax Syndication Sharing Program. The funds were intended for

1677-444: The team was named the Washington Generals. The Generals remained a continuous presence in the Globetrotters act from then on, but to give the illusion of variety they played under a variety of different names with changes of uniform. During the 1971–72 season, the Generals' name was alternated with the "Boston Shamrocks", "New Jersey Reds", "Baltimore Rockets", and "Atlantic City Seagulls". The team rotated between these identities for

1720-603: The tenements there. Work on the armory's drill shed was begun with a groundbreaking ceremony in November 1921. This was followed by a request for proposals to design the drill shed, for which five firms submitted bids. Tachau and Vought , who had previously designed the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx , won the commission and designed the structure in the Romanesque style. Post & McCord were selected as

1763-522: Was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, and was designated as a city landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1985. After the American Civil War ended, the New York state government passed a law, which mandated that armories be erected for volunteer regiments by each of the individual counties. This resulted in the Armory Board of

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1806-404: Was reorganized as the 369th in 1918. The 369th Regiment had returned from France by February 1919; a parade for the regiment was held on Fifth Avenue. The 369th Regiment (also known by their nickname, the "Harlem Hell Fighters") was initially housed at Astor Row on West 130th Street. However, as a result of the unit's reorganization, the Armory Board was now obligated to create an armory for

1849-580: Was the first National Guard regiment constituted based on race, as it was composed primarily of African Americans, but also included servicemembers from Puerto Rico, the West Indies, Canada, and several countries in Europe and Africa. The regiment reached its full strength of 2,000 men by 1917, and trained in New York and South Carolina because they did not yet have their own armory. The 15th Regiment

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