60 Michael Jordan facts for the basketball legend's 60th birthday

Posted Feb 17, 2023
“There is an I in ‘win.'” There is only one athlete that this phrase could be attributed to and it’s the one and only Michael Jordan. The Chicago Bulls star captivated the nation from his college days at UNC and used his professional career to break through barriers of what a basketball player could be. Jordan became a global icon in his 15-year NBA career. (USA Today)

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