Michael Jordan, American Basketball Hall of Fame forward, was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1963.
Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), usually known by his initials MJ, is a former professional basketball player and businessman from the United States. He is largely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time. In the 1980s and 1990s, he was instrumental in popularising the National Basketball Association (NBA) around the world, becoming a global cultural icon in the process. Jordan played in the NBA for 15 years, earning six championships with the Chicago Bulls. He is the major owner and chairman of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets as well as NASCAR Cup Series team 23XI Racing.
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