| Full Name: Michael Jeffrey Jordan
Born: 2/17/63 in Brooklyn, NY Drafted by: Chicago Bulls, 1984 Transactions: Retired, 10/6/93; Activated from retirement, 3/18/95; Retired, 1/13/99; Signed with Washington Wizards, 9/25/01. High School: Laney (Wilmington, NC) College: North Carolina Nickname: Air Jordan |
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Height: 6-6; Weight:
216
lbs.
Honors: Six-time NBA champion (1991-93, 1996-98); NBA MVP (1988, '91, '92, '96, '98); 10-time All-NBA First Team (1987-93, 1996-98); All-NBA Second Team (1985); Defensive Player of the Year (1988); Nine-time All-Defensive First Team (1988-93, 1996-98); Rookie of the Year (1985); 14-time All-Star; All-Star MVP (1988, '96, '98); One of 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996); Two-time Olympic gold medalist (1984, '92). |
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| These are just a few of the many true facts about Jordan. Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born on Feb. 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, N.Y. His father was James Jordan and his mother was Deloris Jordan. Michael’s first part time job was at a hotel as a maintenance worker. Jordan’s shoe size is 13. One of his favorite movies is "The Matrix." Even though he was named the century’s greatest athlete, he can’t swim or ice skate. Jordan wore his North Carolina shorts under his Chicago Bulls shorts every professional game he ever played.He was a great basketball player. In his busy schedule, he always found time to give back. He was not greedy with his money. He always worked hard at everything that he did. He was very determined and never gave up. He always found a way to triumph in any situation. He always found time to spend with his family. All of these things makes him one of the greatest heroes of all time. |
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