Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan (born 1963) is an American former professional basketball player who led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships and is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished players in the sport's history. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina, he was left off his high school varsity team as a sophomore, a disappointment he answered with relentless practice. At the University of North Carolina he made the winning shot in the 1982 national championship game, and in 1984 he joined the Bulls and won Olympic gold. Under coach Phil Jackson, his scoring and defense carried Chicago to titles in 1991–1993 and 1996–1998; he was named Finals MVP each time and league MVP five times. He won a second Olympic gold with the 1992 "Dream Team." His work ethic, competitive drive and generous support for children's charities have made him an enduring example for athletes.
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Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, teammates on the New York Yankees, defined baseball's golden age in the 1920s and 1930s, and Gehrig was admired for his courage and sportsmanship. Arnold Palmer brought golf to a vast television audience. Muhammad Ali won the heavyweight championship three times, Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships, and Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in history in 1986.
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