<P> Very rarely Washington Generals players have been "promoted" to the Globetrotters . Derick "Dizzy" Grant was transferred in 2010 and Jonte "Too Tall" Hall made the transition in 2011 . </P> <P> Paul Sturgess made the opposite transition . The former Globetrotter, after a few seasons playing for other teams, transferred back into the setup as part of the arranged opposition . The 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) Sturgess adopts the persona of "Cager", a masked adversary who adopts a villainous role . </P> <P> Figures vary as to exactly how often the Generals have beaten their rivals . Some reports say six, while the team's official website reports having three victories over the Globetrotters, one each in 1954, 1958, and 1971 . The 1971 win is the most storied of these, and is sometimes reported as the team's sole victory . </P> <P> Playing as the "New Jersey Reds", they won 100--99 on January 5, 1971 in Martin, Tennessee, ending their 2,495 - game losing streak . Klotz credits the overtime win to a guard named Eddie Mahar, who was team captain . Harlem's captain, Curly Neal, did not play in this game . </P>

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