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Questions about Michael Jordan

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Michael Jordan born and what high school did he attend?

Michael Jordan was born in 1963 and attended Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. He stood five feet eleven inches tall when he tried out for the varsity team at age fifteen.

What happened during the 1982 NCAA Championship game involving Michael Jordan?

Michael Jordan hit a game-winning jump shot with seconds remaining to secure the national title for the North Carolina Tar Heels against Georgetown University. This moment is described as the major turning point in his entire basketball career.

How many championships did Michael Jordan win with the Chicago Bulls?

Michael Jordan won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls between 1991 and 1993 and again from 1996 to 1998. The team became the first franchise to win three consecutive titles since the Boston Celtics in the late 1960s.

Why did Michael Jordan retire from basketball on the 6th of October 1993?

Michael Jordan announced his retirement citing physical and mental exhaustion following the murder of his father James R. Jordan Sr. on the 23rd of July 1993. He subsequently signed a Minor League Baseball contract with the Chicago White Sox on the 7th of February 1994.

When did Michael Jordan return to the NBA after playing baseball?

Michael Jordan returned to the NBA by sending a two-word press release stating I am back on the 18th of March 1995. He initially wore number forty-five before switching back to twenty-three after a game against Orlando.