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ShowBoat Robinson grew up in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. As a child he was told he could be anything he wanted to be as long as he worked hard at it and kept away from drugs and alcohol. Well, “ShowBoat” did just that and it paid off at every possible level. “ShowBoat” Robinson has had an illustrious career in basketball. He is without a doubt, an “All-Star”, a street ball legend and a star in comedy basketball!

Having a 6’3” physique, Robinson is a guard who makes things happen on the basketball court. He graduated from Jeanette Senior High School (Pennsylvania) and played for Kankakee (Illinois) Junior college, during which time the team established a 32 – 2 season and was ranked third in the nation. He then played for Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio.

On graduating from college, “ShowBoat” went on to play basketball professionally in Copenhagen, Denmark, leading the country in scoring. He also played for the Long Island Knights of the USBL and CBA and traveled to Russia with the Harlem Globetrotters and Washington Generals.

With the 2007 basketball season being ShowBoat's 20th year in professional basketball, in addition to playing with Harlem Globetrotter’s great Meadowlark Lemon (“Clown Prince of Basketball”) in the late 1980’s and 1990’s, “ShowBoat” has traveled to over fifty counties and has played in every state in the USA. , for the past twenty years, “ShowBoat” now hails as the modern day “Comedy King of Basketball”. “ShowBoat” visits schools all over the world with his impact program, “Say No to Drugs, Yes to Life and Family”, spreading his message during the season.

Besides his growing list of credits, his national and international television and newspaper appearances on CBS and USA Today, “ShowBoat” has made acquaintances with other well-known celebrities such as Michael Jordon, Jim Brown, Dr. J., and Lebron James. On November 1, 2001 “ShowBoat” Robinson’s Harlem RoadKings jersey and uniform was hung in the Basketball Hall of Fame and one day “ShowBoat” will be there. Remaining focused is “ShowBoat’s” primary objective. Delivering a message to youth carries a big responsibility.

On top of being a skilled athlete, “ShowBoat” Robinson’s character and personality is truly that of a role model and his outstanding accomplishments are prime examples of dreams fulfilled. “ShowBoat” listened to the advice he was given; worked hard, stayed drug and alcohol free, followed his dream, and attained his goal.

Along with a love for basketball and a genuine spirit, “ShowBoat” also has entrepreneurial aspirations. He is following in the footsteps of Abe Saperstein, the original founder and owner of the world renowned Harlem Globetrotters. He has for the past 12 years owned and operated a comedy basketball team that has begun its own history.

Today, he is the “Comedy King of Basketball”. His team is called “ShowBoat” Robinson’s Harlem RoadKings.