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{{about|the arena at Wright State University|the football facility at the University of Kentucky|E.J. Nutter Training Facility}}
{{Short description|Multi-purpose arena at Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio, United States}}
{{About|the arena at Wright State University|the football facility at the University of Kentucky|E.J. Nutter Training Facility}}
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|location = 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway<br>[[Fairborn, Ohio]] 45435
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|owner = [[Wright State University]]
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|surface = Hardwood/Ice
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|construction_cost =[[United States dollar|US$]]34.5 million <br>(${{formatprice|{{Inflation|US|34500000|1990}}}} in {{Inflation-year|US}} dollars{{inflation-fn|US}})
|construction_cost =[[United States dollar|US$]]34.5 million <br>(${{formatprice|{{Inflation|US|34500000|1988}}}} in {{Inflation-year|US}} dollars{{inflation-fn|US}})
|architect = [[HOK Sport]] / KZF Design
|architect = [[HOK Sport]]
|structural engineer = KZF Design
|structural engineer = KZF Design
|former_names = Ervin J. Nutter Center (1990&ndash;2011)
|former_names = Ervin J. Nutter Center {{small|(1990&ndash;2011)}}
|tenants=[[Wright State Raiders]] ([[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]]) (1990–present)<br> [[Dayton Wings (basketball team)|Dayton Wings]] ([[World Basketball League|WBL]]) (1991&ndash;1992)<br> [[Dayton Bombers]] ([[ECHL]]) (1996–2009)<br> [[Dayton Warbirds]] ([[National Indoor Football League|NIFL]]) (2005)<br> [[Dayton Bulldogs]] ([[National Indoor Football League|NIFL]]) (2006)
|tenants=[[Wright State Raiders]] ([[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]])<br>
[[Wright State Raiders men's basketball|Men's basketball]] 1990–present<br>[[Wright State Raiders women's basketball|Women's basketball]] 1990–present<br>[[Dayton Wings (basketball team)|Dayton Wings]] ([[World Basketball League|WBL]]) 1991–1992<br> [[Dayton Bombers]] ([[ECHL]]) 1996–2009<br>[[Dayton Warbirds]] ([[National Indoor Football League|NIFL]]) 2005<br> [[Dayton Bulldogs]] ([[National Indoor Football League|NIFL]]) 2006
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|dimensions = Ice surface: 200 x 85 ft (61 x 26 m)
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The '''Nutter Center''' is a multi-purpose [[arena]] located at [[Wright State University]], in [[Fairborn, Ohio]].<ref>{{cite news |author1=Brenda Burns |title=Big Time |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/117887269/the-urbana-daily-citizen/ |access-date=3 February 2023 |work=[[The Urbana Daily Citizen]] |date=1 December 1990 |page=9 |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{open access}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author1=Harley E. Flack |title=Reports of Nutter Center's demise are greatly exaggerated |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/117887216/dayton-daily-news/ |access-date=3 February 2023 |work=[[Dayton Daily News]] |date=28 November 1994 |page=11A |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{open access}}</ref> It mainly serves as the home court of the [[Wright State Raiders men's basketball|Wright State Raiders men's]] and [[Wright State Raiders women's basketball|women's basketball]] teams. It is also regularly used as a [[music venue]] for touring concerts<ref>{{cite news |author1=Dave Larsen |title=Nutter Center brings the stars and the spotlight to the region |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/117887123/dayton-daily-news/ |access-date=3 February 2023 |work=[[Dayton Daily News]] |date=26 December 2010 |page=13 |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{open access}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author1=Max Filby |title=Nutter concerts a hit; sports struggle |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/117886984/springfield-news-sun/ |access-date=3 February 2023 |work=[[Springfield News-Sun]] |date=16 December 2016 |page=B6 |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{open access}}</ref> and shows and for area high school graduation ceremonies.
The '''Wright State University Nutter Center''' (originally '''Ervin J. Nutter Center''' and commonly '''Nutter Center''') is a multi-purpose [[arena]] located at [[Wright State University]], in the [[Dayton, Ohio]] suburb of [[Fairborn, Ohio|Fairborn]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ci.fairborn.oh.us/AboutFairborn.aspx|title=About Fairborn|publisher=City of Fairborn|accessdate=March 20, 2014}}</ref> In addition to hosting the [[Wright State Raiders]] [[Wright State Raiders men's basketball|basketball team]], the Nutter Center serves as a [[music venue]] for touring concerts and shows. High schools in the area also commonly use the arena to host graduation ceremonies.


==History==
==History==
A local businessman and inventor, [[Ervin J. Nutter]], donated $1.5 million to Wright State University in 1986. Funds from both the state of [[Ohio]] and the university contributed an additional $8 million to construction efforts which began in 1988. Work was completed twenty months later and on December 1, 1990, the Nutter Center held its first official event.<ref name="history">{{cite web|url=http://www.nuttercenter.com/history.aspx |title=Wright State University's Ervin J. Nutter Center Historical Overview |publisher=Nutter Center |accessdate=November 22, 2011}}</ref>
A local businessman and inventor, Ervin J. Nutter, donated $1.5 million to Wright State University in 1986. Funds from both the state of [[Ohio]] and the university contributed an additional $8 million to construction efforts which began in 1988. Work was completed twenty months later and on December 1, 1990, the Nutter Center held its first official event.<ref name="history">{{cite web|url=http://www.nuttercenter.com/history.aspx |title=Wright State University's Ervin J. Nutter Center Historical Overview |publisher=Nutter Center |access-date=November 22, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Nutter Center 15 years of history |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/117887084/dayton-daily-news/ |access-date=3 February 2023 |work=[[Dayton Daily News]] |date=26 June 2006 |page=8 |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{open access}}</ref>


==Events==
==Events==


===Sports===
===Sports===
*The first ever [[WWE]] [[King of the Ring]] event in 1993
*2002 [[Kelly Cup]] Finals (games 3 and 4)
*1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001 & 2007 Midwestern Collegiate Conference (now [[Horizon League]]) men's basketball tournament.
*1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001 & 2007 Midwestern Collegiate Conference (now [[Horizon League]]) men's basketball tournament.
*2014 [[2014 Horizon League Men's Basketball Tournament|Horizon League]] championship game
*2014 [[2014 Horizon League men's basketball tournament|Horizon League]] championship game
*The [[Harlem Globetrotters]] have performed at the Nutter Center every New Year's Eve since at least 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8344933/harlem_globetrotters_nutter_center/ |title=Harlem Globetrotters @ Nutter Center |date= December 31, 2005|website=Newspapers.com |publisher=Cincinnati Enquirer |access-date=January 14, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8344945/harlem_globetrotters_nutter_center/ |title=Harlem Globetrotters @ Nutter Center |date= December 31, 2006|website=Newspapers.com |publisher=Cincinnati Enquirer |access-date=January 14, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8344952/harlem_globetrotters_nutter_center/ |title=Harlem Globetrotters @ Nutter Center |date= December 31, 2007|website=Newspapers.com |publisher=Cincinnati Enquirer |access-date=January 14, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8344966/harlem_globetrotters_nutter_center/ |title=Harlem Globetrotters @ Nutter Center |date= December 31, 2008|website=Newspapers.com |publisher=Cincinnati Enquirer |access-date=January 14, 2017}}</ref>
*The [[Harlem Globetrotters]] have performed at the Nutter Center every New Year's Eve since at least 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8344933/harlem_globetrotters_nutter_center/ |title=Harlem Globetrotters @ Nutter Center |date= December 31, 2005|website=Newspapers.com |publisher=Cincinnati Enquirer |access-date=January 14, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8344945/harlem_globetrotters_nutter_center/ |title=Harlem Globetrotters @ Nutter Center |date= December 31, 2006|website=Newspapers.com |publisher=Cincinnati Enquirer |access-date=January 14, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8344952/harlem_globetrotters_nutter_center/ |title=Harlem Globetrotters @ Nutter Center |date= December 31, 2007|website=Newspapers.com |publisher=Cincinnati Enquirer |access-date=January 14, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8344966/harlem_globetrotters_nutter_center/ |title=Harlem Globetrotters @ Nutter Center |date= December 31, 2008|website=Newspapers.com |publisher=Cincinnati Enquirer |access-date=January 14, 2017}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nuttercenter.com/details.aspx?EventID=86225&WebLink=17.194C97D7 |title=Harlem Globetrotters "4 Times the Fun" World Tour |date=December 31, 2010 |publisher=Nutter Center |accessdate=January 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nuttercenter.com/details.aspx?EventID=86379&WebLink=17.194C97D7 |title=Harlem Globetrotters |date=December 31, 2011 |publisher=Nutter Center |accessdate=January 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nuttercenter.com/details.aspx?EventID=86415&WebLink=17.194C97D7 |title=Harlem Globetrotters "You Write the Rules" World Tour |date=December 31, 2012 |publisher=Nutter Center |accessdate=January 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nuttercenter.com/details.aspx?EventID=86464&WebLink=17.194C97D7 |title=Harlem Globetrotters "Fans Rule" World Tour |date=December 31, 2013 |publisher=Nutter Center |accessdate=January 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nuttercenter.com/details.aspx?EventID=1027217&WebLink=1D.3BC1E689 |title=Harlem Globetrotters |date=December 31, 2014 |publisher=Nutter Center |accessdate=January 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nuttercenter.com/details.aspx?EventID=1131940&WebLink=1D.3BC1E689 |title=Harlem Globetrotters World Tour |date=December 31, 2015 |publisher=Nutter Center |accessdate=January 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nuttercenter.com/details.aspx?EventID=1131941&WebLink=1D.3BC1E689 |title=The Original Harlem Globetrotters |date=December 31, 2016 |publisher=Nutter Center |accessdate=January 10, 2017}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nuttercenter.com/details.aspx?EventID=86225&WebLink=17.194C97D7 |title=Harlem Globetrotters "4 Times the Fun" World Tour |date=December 31, 2010 |publisher=Nutter Center |access-date=January 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nuttercenter.com/details.aspx?EventID=86379&WebLink=17.194C97D7 |title=Harlem Globetrotters |date=December 31, 2011 |publisher=Nutter Center |access-date=January 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nuttercenter.com/details.aspx?EventID=86415&WebLink=17.194C97D7 |title=Harlem Globetrotters "You Write the Rules" World Tour |date=December 31, 2012 |publisher=Nutter Center |access-date=January 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nuttercenter.com/details.aspx?EventID=86464&WebLink=17.194C97D7 |title=Harlem Globetrotters "Fans Rule" World Tour |date=December 31, 2013 |publisher=Nutter Center |access-date=January 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nuttercenter.com/details.aspx?EventID=1027217&WebLink=1D.3BC1E689 |title=Harlem Globetrotters |date=December 31, 2014 |publisher=Nutter Center |access-date=January 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nuttercenter.com/details.aspx?EventID=1131940&WebLink=1D.3BC1E689 |title=Harlem Globetrotters World Tour |date=December 31, 2015 |publisher=Nutter Center |access-date=January 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nuttercenter.com/details.aspx?EventID=1131941&WebLink=1D.3BC1E689 |title=The Original Harlem Globetrotters |date=December 31, 2016 |publisher=Nutter Center |access-date=January 10, 2017}}</ref>

===Wrestling===
*1993 [[WWE]]'s [[King of the Ring#1993|King of the Ring 1993]] tournament.
*WWE vs. ECW Head to Head special held in 2006.
*Hosted its second [[WWE Raw]], the night following [[WrestleMania 23]] on April 2, 2007.
*Taping of ''[[WWE Friday Night SmackDown]]'' on Tuesday May 12, 2009.
*Live ''WWE Raw'' on Monday January 4, 2010, which featured the WWE return of [[Bret Hart]], who served as a guest host. This episode of Raw went head-to-head against wrestling promotion [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|TNA]] on TV for the very first time.
*Taping of ''WWE Friday Night SmackDown'' on Tuesday December 7, 2010.
*Live ''WWE Raw'' on Monday April 30, 2012.
*Live ''WWE Raw'' on Monday November 19, 2012.
*Live ''WWE Raw'' on Monday January 20, 2014. Which Saw The Return Of The Animal Batista.
*Taping of "WWE SmackDown" on Tuesday February 10, 2015.
*Taping of "WWE SmackDown" on Tuesday January 19, 2016.
*Live "WWE SmackDown" on Tuesday June 20, 2017.


===Other===
===Other===
[[Gloria Estefan]] played the Nutter Center on her comeback “Into The Light World Tour” on August 19, 1991.

Dire Straits played on their final tour, the ‘On Every Street’ tour. They played the Nutter Center on February 21, 1992.
* The band [[Phish]] played a concert at the venue on December 7, 1997, which was released in its entirety on their 2008 live album ''Live Phish 12.07.97''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Live Phish: 12.07.97 Ervin J. Nutter Center, Dayton, OH - Phish {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/live-phish-120797-ervin-j-nutter-center-dayton-oh-mw0000792458 |website=AllMusic |access-date=28 February 2019 |language=en-us}}</ref> [[Phish]] also played at the venue in 1995, 2017, & 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Archived Tours |url=https://phish.com/tour-archives/ |access-date=2024-07-21 |website=Phish |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Barack Obama]]'s "Keeping America’s Promise" rally, on Monday, February 25, 2008.
*[[Barack Obama]]'s "Keeping America’s Promise" rally, on Monday, February 25, 2008.
*“Road to the Convention Rally” on August 29, 2008, at which time [[Sarah Palin]], Governor of Alaska, was announced as presumptive Republican presidential candidate John McCain's vice-presidential candidate, or running mate.
*“Road to the Convention Rally” on August 29, 2008, at which time [[Sarah Palin]], Governor of Alaska, was announced as presumptive Republican presidential candidate John McCain's vice-presidential candidate, or running mate.
*On May 17–18, 2013, the Nutter Center hosted the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2013 [[Science Olympiad]] National Tournament.
*On May 17–18, 2013, the Nutter Center hosted the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2013 [[Science Olympiad]] National Tournament.
*July 22, 2015, Eagles performed one of their last stops on their History of the Eagles Tour.
*July 22, 2015, the band [[Eagles (band)|Eagles]] performed one of their last stops on their [[History of the Eagles – Live in Concert|History of the Eagles Tour]].
*The Nutter Center was originally scheduled to host the [[United States presidential debates, 2016#First presidential debate (Hofstra University)|first 2016 presidential debate]] but the venue was changed due to security and financial concerns.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/19/politics/university-pulls-out-of-presidential-debate/index.html |title=University pulls out of presidential debate |publisher=CNN|date=July 19, 2016 |accessdate=January 10, 2017}}</ref>
*The Nutter Center was originally scheduled to host the [[United States presidential debates, 2016#First presidential debate (Hofstra University)|first 2016 presidential debate]] but the venue was changed due to security and financial concerns.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/19/politics/university-pulls-out-of-presidential-debate/index.html |title=University pulls out of presidential debate |publisher=CNN|date=July 19, 2016 |access-date=January 10, 2017}}</ref>
*The Nutter Center is frequently used as a competition venue for the [[Winter Guard International]] indoor percussion, [[color guard]], and winds championship.
*The Nutter Center is frequently used as a competition venue for the [[Winter Guard International]] indoor percussion, [[color guard]], and winds championship.
*On May 19–20, 2017, the Nutter Center hosted the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the [[2017 Science Olympiad National Tournament]].
*On May 19–20, 2017, the Nutter Center hosted the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the [[2017 Science Olympiad National Tournament]].
*On November 16, 2022, touring giant [[Dave Matthews Band]] played the arena.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dmbalmanac.com//TourShowSet.aspx?id=453090946&tid=8172&where=2022|title=DMBAlmanac.com²|website=dmbalmanac.com}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[E.J. Nutter Training Facility]] - a [[college football]] training facility at the [[University of Kentucky]] also named after Ervin J. Nutter
*[[E.J. Nutter Training Facility]] - a [[college football]] training facility at the [[University of Kentucky]] also named after Ervin J. Nutter
*The E.J. Nutter Science Center at [[The Miami Valley School]] - a science classroom wing of the Upper School also named after Ervin J. Nutter
*[[List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas]]
*[[List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 10:37, 18 August 2024

This article is about the arena at Wright State University. For the football facility at the University of Kentucky, see E.J. Nutter Training Facility.
Nutter Center
Map
Full nameWright State University Nutter Center
Former namesErvin J. Nutter Center (1990–2011)
Address3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
LocationFairborn, Ohio, U.S.
Coordinates39°46′55″N 84°3′9″W / 39.78194°N 84.05250°W / 39.78194; -84.05250
OwnerWright State University
Capacity10,400
Configurations
  • Concerts: 11,200
  • Half house: up to 7,500
  • Basketball: 9,500
Field sizeIce surface: 200 x 85 ft (61 x 26 m)
SurfaceHardwood/Ice
Construction
Broke ground1988
OpenedDecember 1, 1990
Construction costUS$34.5 million
($88.9 million in 2023 dollars[1])
ArchitectHOK Sport
Structural engineerKZF Design
Tenants
Wright State Raiders (NCAA)
Men's basketball 1990–present
Women's basketball 1990–present
Dayton Wings (WBL) 1991–1992
Dayton Bombers (ECHL) 1996–2009
Dayton Warbirds (NIFL) 2005
Dayton Bulldogs (NIFL) 2006
Website
nuttercenter.com

The Nutter Center is a multi-purpose arena located at Wright State University, in Fairborn, Ohio.[2][3] It mainly serves as the home court of the Wright State Raiders men's and women's basketball teams. It is also regularly used as a music venue for touring concerts[4][5] and shows and for area high school graduation ceremonies.

History

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A local businessman and inventor, Ervin J. Nutter, donated $1.5 million to Wright State University in 1986. Funds from both the state of Ohio and the university contributed an additional $8 million to construction efforts which began in 1988. Work was completed twenty months later and on December 1, 1990, the Nutter Center held its first official event.[6][7]

Events

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Sports

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[12][13][14][15][16][17][18]

Other

[edit]

Gloria Estefan played the Nutter Center on her comeback “Into The Light World Tour” on August 19, 1991.

Dire Straits played on their final tour, the ‘On Every Street’ tour. They played the Nutter Center on February 21, 1992.

  • The band Phish played a concert at the venue on December 7, 1997, which was released in its entirety on their 2008 live album Live Phish 12.07.97.[19] Phish also played at the venue in 1995, 2017, & 2023.[20]
  • Barack Obama's "Keeping America’s Promise" rally, on Monday, February 25, 2008.
  • “Road to the Convention Rally” on August 29, 2008, at which time Sarah Palin, Governor of Alaska, was announced as presumptive Republican presidential candidate John McCain's vice-presidential candidate, or running mate.
  • On May 17–18, 2013, the Nutter Center hosted the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2013 Science Olympiad National Tournament.
  • July 22, 2015, the band Eagles performed one of their last stops on their History of the Eagles Tour.
  • The Nutter Center was originally scheduled to host the first 2016 presidential debate but the venue was changed due to security and financial concerns.[21]
  • The Nutter Center is frequently used as a competition venue for the Winter Guard International indoor percussion, color guard, and winds championship.
  • On May 19–20, 2017, the Nutter Center hosted the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2017 Science Olympiad National Tournament.
  • On November 16, 2022, touring giant Dave Matthews Band played the arena.[22]

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Brenda Burns (1 December 1990). "Big Time". The Urbana Daily Citizen. p. 9. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ Harley E. Flack (28 November 1994). "Reports of Nutter Center's demise are greatly exaggerated". Dayton Daily News. p. 11A. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ^ Dave Larsen (26 December 2010). "Nutter Center brings the stars and the spotlight to the region". Dayton Daily News. p. 13. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  5. ^ Max Filby (16 December 2016). "Nutter concerts a hit; sports struggle". Springfield News-Sun. p. B6. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  6. ^ "Wright State University's Ervin J. Nutter Center Historical Overview". Nutter Center. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
  7. ^ "Nutter Center 15 years of history". Dayton Daily News. 26 June 2006. p. 8. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  8. ^ "Harlem Globetrotters @ Nutter Center". Newspapers.com. Cincinnati Enquirer. December 31, 2005. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
  9. ^ "Harlem Globetrotters @ Nutter Center". Newspapers.com. Cincinnati Enquirer. December 31, 2006. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
  10. ^ "Harlem Globetrotters @ Nutter Center". Newspapers.com. Cincinnati Enquirer. December 31, 2007. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
  11. ^ "Harlem Globetrotters @ Nutter Center". Newspapers.com. Cincinnati Enquirer. December 31, 2008. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
  12. ^ "Harlem Globetrotters "4 Times the Fun" World Tour". Nutter Center. December 31, 2010. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  13. ^ "Harlem Globetrotters". Nutter Center. December 31, 2011. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  14. ^ "Harlem Globetrotters "You Write the Rules" World Tour". Nutter Center. December 31, 2012. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
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