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New York Giants Steve Weatherford will become the first NFL punter to participate in a Harlem Globetrotters game when he joins a comical football routine at IZOD Center in East Rutherford on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. – one of six games in the NYC area this weekend.

Weatherford will join a long list of NFL stars to participate in “Globetrotter Football” including Ray Rice, Torrey Smith, Ben Roethlisberger, Jay Cutler, Lance Briggs, and former Giants RB Brandon Jacobs. The Globetrotters cater their famous football skit to the skills of the NFL player.

Weatherford is running a contest on his Twitter page where one fan and a guest will “party with the punter” at the game. More details on the contest available at https://twitter.com/Weatherford5 or follow the hashtag #PartyWithThePunter.

The Globetrotters’ 2013 “You Write the Rules” World Tour will allow New York area fans to choose the rules of each game. New rules include playing with two basketballs at once, getting double the points for each basket, and more. Fans can vote for their favorite rule at www.harlemglobetrotters.com/rule.

Full list of NYC area games:

Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.
East Rutherford, NJ – IZOD Center

Saturday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m.
Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Saturday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
East Rutherford, NJ – IZOD Center

Sunday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Uniondale, NY – Nassau Coliseum

Monday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.
Madison Square Garden

Sponsored by Howard Johnson Hotels, Wonderful Pistachios, Greyhound Lines, Spalding, and Russell Athletic, the Original Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 87th consecutive year, continuing a world famous tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry, and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that continues to thrill fans of all ages. Throughout their history, the Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 121 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience. Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans—among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents—over more than eight thrilling decades. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase tickets and team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters’ official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.