Michael Jordan’s UNC game-worn sneakers up for auction
Posted Mar 1, 2018
Before Michael Jordan had a historic NBA career with the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards, he decided to attend the University of North Carolina and play for Dean Smith. A pair of Converse shoes worn by Jordan during the 1981-82 season that are signed and inscribed are up for auction in Leland.com’s Classic Auction going on now.
(Keeping It Heel)
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