Frank Washington facts for kids

Frank Washington (born April 4, 1921 – died January 24, 2013) was an American basketball player. He grew up in Germantown and finished high school there.

Frank Washington's Basketball Journey

Frank Washington was a talented basketball player. He was 6 feet 4 inches tall and played as a guard. He came from Wilberforce, Ohio.

Early Days on the Court

Before he joined the US Navy, Frank played for a team called the New York Rens. He played with them for one season, from 1941 to 1942.

Joining the Globetrotters

In 1945, Frank Washington played for the Washington Bears. Soon after, he became a very important part of basketball history. He joined the famous Harlem Globetrotters.

Traveling the World with Basketball

Frank was part of the very first Harlem Globetrotters team to travel all around the world! Imagine playing basketball and seeing so many different countries. He was a member of the Harlem Globetrotters for a long time, from 1946 all the way to 1960.

Life After Basketball

After his amazing basketball career, Frank Washington started a new path. He began working at Pepsi-Cola.

A Career in Community Relations

He first worked in advertising, helping to promote Pepsi. Then, he moved into sales. Frank kept working hard and eventually became the community relations manager. This job meant he helped connect Pepsi-Cola with different communities.

Family and Legacy

Frank Washington's love for basketball continued in his family. His daughter, Michelle Washington, also became a basketball player.

Frank Washington passed away on January 24, 2013, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He was 91 years old.