# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Michael Jordan best revenge plays compilation!!! Follow my 2nd Channel:Michael Jordan Archive: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelJordanArchive

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Birth place: Brooklyn, New York

Birth name: Michael Jeffrey Jordan

Father: James Jordan, business owner

Mother: Deloris (Peoples) Jordan

Marriages: Yvette Prieto (April 27, 2013-present); Juanita Vanoy (September 2, 1989-December 29, 2006, divorced)

Children: with Yvette Prieto: Victoria and Ysabel, twins; with Juanita Vanoy: Jasmine; Marcus; Jeffrey

Education: University of North Carolina, B.A., Cultural Geography, 1986

Other Facts:
Led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998).

Five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and six-time NBA Finals MVP.

Played 15 NBA seasons in total: 13 with the Chicago Bulls (1984-1985 through 1992-1993, then 1994-1995 through 1997-1998) and two seasons with the Washington Wizards (2001-2002 and 2002-2003).

Has enjoyed lucrative endorsement deals with Nike, Hanes, Gatorade, Upper Deck and others.

Plays for the University of North Carolina. They win the NCAA championship in 1982.

1984 - Member of the US Olympic basketball team that wins the gold medal in Los Angeles.

1984 - Is drafted by the Chicago Bulls, the third overall pick.

1992 - Member of the "Dream Team," helps the US men's team win the gold in the Summer Olympics in Barcelona.

1993 - Becomes the first player to be named NBA Finals MVP three years in a row.

August 3, 1993 - The body of Jordan's father, James, is found in South Carolina. Two young men are later convicted of his murder.

October 6, 1993 - Announces his retirement from the NBA.

February 7, 1994 - Signs a free agent minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox and is assigned to their AA affiliate Birmingham Barons.

March 2, 1995 - Leaves the White Sox spring training camp.

March 18, 1995 - Announces he is rejoining the Chicago Bulls and will wear number 45. His previous number, 23, had already been retired.

1996 - Is named NBA Finals MVP, regular season MVP, and All-Star Game MVP.

1996 - Named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History by the NBA.

January 13, 1999 - Announces again he is retiring from basketball and that he is "99.9%" sure that he won't be coming back.

December 1999 - ESPN names him Athlete of the Century.

January 19, 2000 - Becomes part owner of the basketball team, the Washington Wizards.

October 30, 2001 - After resigning his position as president of basketball operations and selling his part ownership, makes a comeback playing basketball for the Washington Wizards.

April 16, 2003 - Plays his last game, against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Wizards lose 107-87 and Jordan scores 15 points.

February 1, 2004 - Founds Michael Jordan Motorsports, a motorcycle racing team.

December 13, 2007 - An Illinois appellate court rules in favor of Jordan in a dispute with a former lover who alleges he promised her $5 million to keep quiet about their affair.

January 24, 2009 - Named the new "Chief Wish Ambassador" for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Jordan will be the most prominent figure on the foundation's new Wish Ambassador Council.

September 11, 2009 - Is inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

March 17, 2010 - The NBA's Board of Governors approves Jordan's purchase of the Charlotte Bobcats team, for $275 million. He becomes the second black majority owner of a major professional sports team.

February 6, 2013 - Pamela Smith files a paternity suit against Michael Jordan in Fulton County Superior Court (Georgia) claiming that Jordan is her son's father.

March 4, 2013 - Files a dismissal to the paternity suit filed against him.

March 15, 2013 - Smith withdraws the paternity suit, without prejudice. The possibility of refiling remains, as she stands by her claim that Jordan is the father of her teenage son.

December 12, 2013 - Former Utah Jazz ball boy Preston Truman sells the shoes Jordan wore during Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals at auction for $104,765. Despite suffering flu-like symptoms, Jordan scored 38 points and led the Bulls to win the game. Afterward, Jordan autographed and gave the sneakers, Air Jordan XII's, to Truman.

May 6, 2014 - Little Brown and Company publishes his biography, "Michael Jordan: The Life."

May 20, 2014 - The Charlotte Bobcats officially reclaim the Charlotte Hornets name after a long-running campaign.

June 2014 - Forbes announces that Jordan officially reaches billionaire status partly due to his ownership of the Hornets.

October 2, 2017 - The sale of the Miami Marlins baseball team to a 16-person investment group for $1.2 billion is finalized. The investment group is led by principal owner Bruce Sherman and includes CEO Derek Jeter and Jordan -- Jordan owns about one-half of one percent.

October 9, 2017 - Novant Health announces a $7 million gift from Jordan to open two Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Clinics in Charlotte, North Carolina.

December 2017 - Ranks first on Forbes' list of Highest-Paid Athletes of All Time, with estimated career earnings of $1.85 billion.

March 2018 - Forbes, in its annual list of the world's billionaires, estimates Jordan's net worth at $1.6 billion.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Michael Jeffrey Jordan Father: James Jordan, business owner Mother: Deloris (Peoples) Jordan Marriages: Yvette Prieto (April 27, 2013-present); Juanita Vanoy (September 2, 1989-December 29, 2006, divorced) Children: with Yvette Prieto: Victoria and Ysabel, twins; with Juanita Vanoy: Jasmine; Marcus; Jeffrey Education: University of North Carolina, B.A., Cultural Geography, 1986 Other Facts: Led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998).

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Not ready to purchase a subscription? Click to download the free sample version Download sample

Michael Jordan is an American former professional basketball player, entrepreneur, and the owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets. He is best known playing for the Chicago Bulls, wearing the number 23 jersey and Nike Air Jordan sneakers. For more information on Michael Jordan, see the fact file below or download the comprehensive worksheet pack which can be utilised within the classroom or home environment.

Name
Michael Jeffrey Jordan

Date of Birth
February 17, 1963

Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York

Birth Family
Son of Deloris Peoples and James R. Jordan, Sr.

Marriage/Spouse
Married Juanita Vanoy. They were divorced in 2002, but they reconciled.
They filed for divorce again in 2006.

Children
Jeffrey Michael, Marcus James and Jasmine

Education
Basketball scholarship to the University of North Carolina

Career
Professional basketball player and businessman

Reason for Fame
Considered the greatest basketball player of all time.

Additional Information
Numerous awards and many records set during his career. Following are just a few:
Naismith Memorial basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2009
2 Olympic Gold Medals
6-time NBA Finals MVP
5-time NBA MVP
10 MBA scoring titles

Michael Jordan Worksheets

This bundle includes 11 ready-to-use Michael Jordan worksheets that are perfect for students to learn about Michael Jordan is an American former professional basketball player, entrepreneur, and the owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets. He is best known playing for the Chicago Bulls, wearing the number 23 jersey and Nike Air Jordan sneakers.
This download includes the following worksheets:

Michael Jordan Facts

Jersey 23

The Space Jam

Basketball Superstars

Modified TRUE or FALSE

The World of Sports

East and West

Sports Search

Sports News

I am an Athlete

Color Me!

Link/cite this page

If you reference any of the content on this page on your own website, please use the code below to cite this page as the original source.

Link will appear as Michael Jordan Facts & Worksheets: https://kidskonnect.com - KidsKonnect, January 14, 2017
Use With Any Curriculum
These worksheets have been specifically designed for use with any international curriculum. You can use these worksheets as-is, or edit them using Google Slides to make them more specific to your own student ability levels and curriculum standards.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Michael Jordan Facts, Biography, Information & Worksheets For Kids

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Not ready to purchase a subscription? Click to download the free sample version Download sample Michael Jordan is an American former professional basketball player, entrepreneur, and the owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets. He is best known playing for the Chicago Bulls, wearing the number 23 jersey and Nike Air Jordan sneakers.