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    Michael Jordan was born in New York but grew up in North Carolina. What was the name of the city he grew up in?Michael Jordan

      Wilmington. There must of been something in the sea air.

    Every one knows Jordan went to the University of North Carolina, but what city is it located in?Michael Jordan

      Chapel Hill.

    What is Michael's middle name?Michael Jordan

      Jeffery.

    Jordan's high school team had the same mascot as a current NFL team, what was it?Michael Jordan

      Bucaneers.

    Why did Jordan choose the number 23 for his jersey?Michael Jordan

      It was half of 45, his first choice. His number was already taken (45) when he made the high school basketball team, so he halved the number and kept it all through High School and College. Jersey number Jordan took upon his return from baseball. ... from cgi1.sportsline com ... 'My favorite number had always been No. 45 - which was my older brother Larry's number. When I got to high school, I couldn't have No. 45 because Larry had it - so I decided to have half of his number ... 22 and a half, which rounded to No. 23. That's the real story of how I came to wear No. 23.'

    Who was Jordan's coach while at college?Michael Jordan

      Dean Smith.

    What are one of his parent's names?Michael Jordan

      James . Great genes!

    What is the name of Michael's older brother?Michael Jordan

      Larry.

    What was his Olympic jersey number at Los Angeles and Barcelona?Michael Jordan

      9.

    Besides the number 23 and 45 what other number did Jordan wear while playing in the NBA?Michael Jordan

      12. Before a game in the early 90s his jersey was stolen and he had to wear the number 12 until another number 23 jersey could be found.

    What was the name of the minor league baseball team Jordan played for?Michael Jordan

      Birmingham Barons.

    In the 1984 draft what pick was Michael Jordan?Michael Jordan

      3. Can you believe that Sam Bowie was drafted before Michael. Some one has still got a lot questions to answer about that one.

    What does Michael Jordan wear for good luck in every game?Michael Jordan

      UNC shorts. Under his playing shorts he always wears a pair of UNC shorts. He must have a huge supply of UNC training shorts.

    What Greek symbol does Jordan have branded on his chest?Michael Jordan

      Omega. Obviously done as part of his fraternity.

    Michael is very afraid of something, what is it?Michael Jordan

      Water. As a child he had a good friend drown and die in his presence, and almost drowned himself at a baseball camp as an 11 year old. Michael is not too keen to swim after his childhood experiences.

    Where was Michael Jordan born?More Michael Jordan

      Brooklyn. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 17, 1963.

    What school did Michael attend at the age of 13?More Michael Jordan

      D.C. Virgo Junior High School.

    Who was the name of Michael's junior high basketball coach?More Michael Jordan

      Fred Lynch . Fred Lynch was also the assistant coach of Michael when he went to high school.

    What was the name of Michael Jordan's high school?More Michael Jordan

      Laney High Scool. Michael entered Laney High School as a tenth grader in the fall of 1978.

    How many centimeters tall was Michael upon entering his junior year of high school?More Michael Jordan

      191. Michael was 6 feet 3 inches or 191 centimeters. He had grown 5 full inchess from his sophomore year.

    Where was the Five-Star basketball camp that Michael went to between his junior and senior year?More Michael Jordan

      Pittsburgh. Only the best high school players in the country were invited to the camp.

    How many points did Michael average as a senior in high school?More Michael Jordan

      28. He averaged almost a point a minute in his 32 minute high school games.

    How many rebounds did Michael average as a senior in high school?More Michael Jordan

      12.

    What year did Michael graduate from Laney High School?More Michael Jordan

      1981 .

    Before the arrival of Michael Jordan, the North Carolina Tarhells had won only one national championship. What year did they win that championship?More Michael Jordan

      1957.

    How many points did Michael score in his first game with North Carolina?More Michael Jordan

      12. The Tarheels won the game 74-67 over Kansas.

    In his freshman year his Tarheel team won the Chhampionship. What was their record?More Michael Jordan

      32-2.

    Who was Michale's roomate, and fellow basketball player during his freshman year?More Michael Jordan

      Buzz Peterson .

    What was the date when Michael Jordan announced that he was going to turn pro?More Michael Jordan

      May 5, 1984. He decided not to return for his senior year at North Caolina.

    How much was Michael's first contract worth over 7 years with his new team the Chicago Bulls?More Michael Jordan

      6.15 million.

    What is Michael's middle name?Michael Jordan

      Jeffrey. Michael Jeffrey Jordan.

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