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1994 Michael Jordan Game Worn Birmingham Barons Cleats....
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1994 Michael Jordan Game Worn Birmingham Barons Cleats. There are two nearly universally-held opinions about Michael Jordan--he was the greatest basketball player of all time, and his aspirations to become a Major League Baseball player were a silly delusion. However, only the first of those two contentions is accurate. While it's historical fact that His Airness never actually did make it all the way to "The Show," some pretty serious experts believed that path was blocked not by a lack of ability but rather by Jordan's return to his native hardcourt home."He had it all--ability, aptitude, work ethic," explained Terry Francona, Jordan's manager with the Barons who would himself find his way to the Bigs, and even World Championship glory, in the years to come. "He was always so respectful of what we were doing and considerate of his teammates...I do think with another 1,000 at-bats, he would have made it." The Oakland A's actually offered Jordan a spot on their twenty-five-man roster, but Jordan refused, intent upon earning his way upwards rather than accepting an artificial boost from his global fame.
Nike cleats display black leather and suede uppers with "Air Jordan" on tongues and rubberized Jumpman logo/embroidered "45" on the heels. Interior tags confirm MJ's "13 1/2" sizing and sample status. Evidence of use includes creasing/scuffs to the uppers and dirt remnants on the outersoles. LOA from Heritage Auctions.
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2024 August 23 - 25 Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction #50072 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2024
23rd-25th
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