Wilt Chamberlain in Moscow (Ambassador for peace)

At the height of the Cold War, a US team of basketball players visited the heart of Russia, bridging a cultural divide that many thought would remain forever. Wilt Chamberlain was part of this historic team that made history by playing a series of games in the USSR.

On July 6, 1959, after years of preparations and a friendly reception, the time had finally come: the first match took place in Moscow.

Wilt Chamberlain and the Harlem Globetrotters proved to be ambassadors of goodwill, demonstrating to the world that a basketball court can be a common ground for all people.

Their performance in the Soviet Union was a true achievement for peace and understanding.

German Photo Reporter Peter Bock-Schroeder, in the process of documenting life behind the Iron Curtain, impressively chronicled the Globetrotters' visit to the Russian capital.

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Photos by Peter Bock-Schroeder (1913-2001)
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Amazing history. I had no idea the Globetrotters were in Russia.