Harlem Globetrotters’ Lynette Woodard became the team’s first woman 40 years ago

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40 years ago, a woman made Harlem Globetrotters history October 17, 20259:09 AM ET

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Ashley Montgomery

40 years ago, the Harlem Globetrotters added a woman to the team.

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