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CELEBRATE THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DOVER BASKETEERS at Dover Library

/ March 17, 2025

The event

The Dover Public Library will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Dover Basketeers on Monday, March 17 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room. Kim Jurkovic, local history librarian, has created a slideshow of images that tell the story of the Basketeers. She will prompt four former members of the team – Colby Byrom, Keith Marburger, Don Maurer and Jim Meese – to share memories of their time as part of this unique team of Dover boys who imitated the antics and skills of the legendary Harlem Globetrotters.

Don Maurer compiled a history of the teams in a book titled “George Elford and the Story of the Dover Basketeers.” Maurer will sign copies of the book after the program. Refreshments will be provided by the Dover Exchange Club.

This program will be held on Monday, March 17 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room at the library.  Register online at www.doverlibrary.org/events or call the library at 330-343-6123.