| The Making of a Champ |
| Born: Feb 17, 1963; Brooklyn,
NY. At age 1, family moves to Wilmington, NC. |
| Age 7: He and his brother Larry
joined a basketball team, but baseball is his favorite sport. |
| Age 10: Plays SS in Little
League. Two years later he wins league MVP and scholarship to
prestigious baseball camp. |
| Age 14: Father builds
basketball court in the backyard so Jordan can practice to make
varsity team. |
| Age 16: Grows four inches in
three months, makes varsity; gives up baseball after junior year to
concentrate on basketball. |
| Age 17: Accepts scholarship to
Universety of North Carolina. |
| Age 21: Becomes two-time
All-American & wins second Player of the Year award; drafted No.
3 by Bulls in first round. |
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