White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf says Michael Jordan would have reached the majors

Posted Jul 15, 2020
Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf, who watched Michael Jordan lead his Bulls teams to six NBA championships, believes the NBA legend would have made it if he stuck to baseball. “Yes, I really do (think so),’’ Reinsdorf tells USA TODAY Sports. "Maybe as an extra outfielder. Look at what he accomplished. "He last played baseball in high school at 17." (USA Today)

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