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Was born in Brooklyn, New York .
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kids made fun of the way his large ears stuck out from his head , He grew up believing that he was ugly . He was shhy and awkward in social groups . He didnt have alot of friends and he didnt go on dates alot .
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Michael Jordan was not the best at basketball , during his sophomore year he didnt make the starting team at Laney high school . He sat angry on the bench the entire season .
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Older brother Larry - the two of them played everyday . Larry Taught him to play basketball , Michael believes Larry made him famous .
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Coach Smith's great coaching skills helped Michael get top recruits like North Carolina year after year .
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Jordan's hero when he was growing up was Julius Erying . Jordan looked up to him.
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Martin Luther King day is celibrated as an offical national hoiliday
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The space shutte claumbia lifts off on its first flight , returns safetly after two days .
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George Bush was elected forty (first president)
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in 1989 Jordan recieves the top vote getter award .
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In 1991 Jordan got the NBA championship trophy after the Bulls beat the Lakers four outta five games .,
