-
Michael Jordan was born February 17 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the fourth of five children. Michael and his family soon decided to move to Wilmington, North Carolina. Michael then attended Emsley A. Laney High School in Wilmington.
-
Michael earns a basketball scholarship to the University of North Carolina majoring in cultural geography.
(Not exact Date) -
He wins the Naismith and the Wooden College Player of the Year awards
(Not exact date) -
Jordan leaves the University of North Carolina one year before his graduation and enters the 1984 NBA Draft, but soon returned to complete his degree in 1986
(Not exact date) -
Michael gets selected to be on the Chicago Bulls
(Not exact date) -
He wins the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics
(Not exact date) -
Michael wins the NBA Rookie of the Year award
(Not exact date) -
The Air Jordan (Michael Jordan’s brand of sneakers) pair of sneakers has been introduced by Nike and is a breakthrough in basketball shoe design
(Not exact date) -
Michael gets awarded the NBA Defensive Player of the Year
(Not exact date) -
Michael Marries the love of his life; Juanita Vanoy. They have two sons named Jeffrey Michael and Marcus James, and also have a daughter called Jasmine
(Not exact date) -
Michael Jordan gets into the NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Bulls win 4-1 games. The Bulls win their first NBA title and Michael gets awarded the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award.
(Not exact date) -
Michael wins gold in the 1992 Summer Olympics with the "Dream Team" that included Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and David Robinson
(Not exact date) -
Michael Jordan gets into the NBA titles again, versing the Portland Trail Blazers. The Bulls win 4-2. They win their second consecutive NBA title and Michael gets awarded the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award twice in a row
(Not exact date) -
Michael Jordan gets into the NBA titles for the third time, versing the Phoenix Suns. The Bulls win 4-2. They win their third consecutive NBA title, making them the first team in 27 years to win three consecutive titles. Michael then gets awarded the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award three times in a row
(Not exact date) -
Michael Jordan stuns the basketball world by retiring
-
Michaels signs a free agent contract with the Chicago White Sox
-
Michael Jordan makes a movie about basketball called Space Jam. He stars with Bugs Bunny (voiced by Billy West) and the rest of the Looney Tunes characters
(Not exact date) -
Michael Jordan gets into the NBA titles for the fourth time, versing the Seattle SuperSonics. The Bulls win 4-2, winning their fourth NBA title. Michael then gets awarded the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award for the fourth time
(Not exact date) -
Michael Jordan gets into the NBA titles for the fifth time, versing the Utah Jazz. The Bulls win 4-2, winning their fifth NBA title. Michael then gets awarded the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award for the fifth time
(Not exact date) -
Michael gets voted as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history by the media, former players, coaches, general managers and teams
(Not exact date) -
Michael Jordan gets into the NBA titles again for the sixth time, versing the Utah Jazz (Which happens to be his last NBA title). The Bulls win 4-2. They win their second consecutive NBA title against Utah Jazz and Michael gets awarded the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award for the sixth time.
(Not exact time) -
Michael wins the ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) athlete of the century award.
(Not exact date) -
Michael Jordan came out from retirement to play with the Washington Wizards
(Not exact date) -
Michael divorces his wife Juanita
-