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Childhood
Michael Jordan was born on Feb. 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York.He was the 4th out of 5 children. -
High School
Michael attended Emsley A. Laney High School. As a senior he averaged a triple double (26 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists). -
Jordan signs with North Carolina
Jordan earned a scholarship to North Carolina after being named an All American and winning several HS Player of the Year Awards. -
National Championship
As a freshman, Jordan hit the game winning shot against Georgetown University to secure the National Title. -
Naismith Award
After getting to two National Championships (and winning one) Jordan win th Naismith Player of the Year Award, averaging 17.7 points a game. -
Wooden College Player of the Year Award
Michael Jordan recieved the Wooden College of the Year Award in 1984 -
NBA Draft
Jordan is drafted with the 3rd overall pick by the Chicago Bulls. He entered the draft as a junior. -
Rookie Debut
Jordan scores 16 points in his first ever NBA game, wearing number 23 on his back. he goes on to win the 1985 Rookie of the Year Award. -
Air Jordan 1
Jordan premiers the red and black AJ1 in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He was fined for his uniform violation by the League. -
NBA Defensive Player Award
Jordan was awarded NBA Defensive Player of the Year -
NBA All Star Weekend
Jordan wins his first dunk contest in a heated battle versus Dominique Wilkins. -
MVP
Jordan wins the league MVP award after becoming the first player since Wilt Chamberlain to score 3,000 points in a season. -
Marriage
Jordan married Juanita Vanoy in 1989. -
NBA Champion
Jordan wins the first of his six title rings in 1991, as the Bulls defeated the Lakers in 5 games. -
Retirement
Jordan retires from the basketball world. -
Chicago White Sox contract
Jordan signs a free agent contract with the Chicago White Sox -
Jordan returns
After playing in the MLB for a short stint, Jordan returns to win three more titles with the Chicago Bulls. The most notible was his clutch 40 point performance against the Utah Jazz, and the game winner for the 6th title. -
Out of retirement
Jordan came out of retirement to play for the Washington Wizards. -
Divorce
He and Juanita divorced on Dec. 29, 2006. -
Hall of Fame
Michael Jordan was inducted to th Hall of Fame in the 09 class. He delivered a powerful and contraversial speech, saying he felt it was the end of his basketball life.
