The Life of Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan is Born

Feb 17, 1963

Michael Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York to Deloris and James R Jordan.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan)

Michael Jordan's Life

Period: Feb 17, 1963 to Feb 4, 2017

Michael Jordan is Cut from Varsity

Nov 11, 1978

Michael Jordan was cut from the varsity team during tryouts because, he was deemed too short.
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Michael Jordan Signs With North Carolina

Apr 12, 1981

Michael Jordan received a basketball scholarship and majored in cultural geography.
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Jordan Makes the Game Winning Shot of the 1982 National Championship

Mar 29, 1982

Michael Jordan said that his game winning shot was a major turning point in his career.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982_NCAA_Men%27s_Division_I_Basketball_Tournament#Championship_game)

Michael Jordan is Drafted by the Chicago Bulls

Jun 19, 1984

Michael was selected third overall by the Chicago Bulls.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_NBA_draft)

Jordan Breaks his Foot

Nov 4, 1985

Jordan breaks his foot cutting his second season short.

Michael Jordan Wins His First MVP

Apr 12, 1988

Michael Jordan won his first MVP along with defensive player of the year.

Michael Jordan and Bulls Win Championship

May 27, 1991

This would be the first of many championships that Jordan would win.

Jordan First Retires

Oct 6, 1993

Michael Jordan retires, partially due to his father's death. He would return,

Michael Jordan Plays His Last Game

Apr 16, 2003

Jordan plays his last game against Philadelphia.