March 19, 1995: Michael Jordan returns to the game of basketball

Posted Jan 23, 2015
After 21 months away from the game he loved more than anything, Michael Jordan, at age 32, told the world … “I’m back.” March 19, 1995 signaled the return of the world’s greatest athlete to his rightful domain. Michael Jordan would return to the NBA hardwood for the first time since his retirement in October before the 1993-1994 season began. (Da Windy City)

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