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Michael Jordan was born
Michael Jordan is born on Feburary 17,1963 -
Micael Jordan accepts an basketball scholarship to North Carolina
While attending Emsley A. Laney High School Michael in his senior year accepted a basketball scholarship from North Carolina -
Michael Jordan declares for Nba draft
Michael Jordan stays at UNC for two years and decides to go to the NBA -
Michael Jordan signs with Nike
In his rookie year Michael signs with Nike depsite wanting to sign with Adidas and displays is first signature shoe in his rookie year -
The Air Jordan ll releases & Wins His First Slam Dunk Contest
The Nike Swoosh that was so prominent on every Nike shoe up to that point was removed from the Air Jordan II with a simple and clean design. Also Michael won his first NBA slam dunk title while wearing the Air Jordan II -
Air Jordan lll releases & Won His Second Slam Dunk Contest
With buzz surrounding Michael Jordan and his signature kicks, Nike looked to corporate architect-turned-footwear-designer Tinker Hatfield to head up the creation of the Air Jordan III. Michael won his second straight Slam Dunk title. He was also voted the Defensive Player of the Year, won the league scoring title and took home the league MVP trophy - all while wearing the Air Jordan III -
The Air Jordan IV Releases & Wins his first Playoff Series
Following the success of the III, Tinker Hatfield delivered one of the most comfortable, most-loved Air Jordans in the series, the Air Jordan IV. One of the most memorable Air Jordan IV moments was when Michael hit the series-clinching, hanging jumper over Craig Ehlo in the first round of the playoffs against Cleveland -
Air Jordan V Releases & Loses To The Pistons In The Conference Finals
In 1990, Designer Tinker Hatfield continued to push the envelope with the Air Jordan line. His creativity and innovative thinking continued on several levels with the design of the Air Jordan V. The V still had the sculpted midsole, but included a new pattern inspired by a World War II fighter plane. While rocking the Air Jordan V in 1990 the Bulls lost to the Pistons in the 1990 Conference Finals, but was on the verge of one of the NBA's greatest dynasties - and driving the footwear industry -
The Air Jordan VI Releases & Wins His First NBA Championship
While Michael Jordan was hitting his stride on the court, designer Tinker Hatfield took to the drawing board once again to design the sixth shoe in the Air Jordan line. In 1991 while wearing the AJ VI Michael was named the leagues 1991 MVP. Most importantly Michael Jordan's skills and dedication culminated in the Bulls' first NBA Championship. -
The Air Jordan VII Releases & Wins A Gold Medal In The 1992 Olympics & Wins His Second Straight Champonship
In 1992 Tinker Hatfield continued his innovation in the Air Jordan line with the Air Jordan VII which was inspired partially by West African Tribal culture and partially by the Nike Huarache basketball shoe line. Michael Jordan wore the Olympic -inspired version of the VII as he led the "Dream Team" to a Gold Medal at the 1992 summer games in Barcelona and was also voted league MVP for the second straight year and won his second NBA Championship with the Bulls. -
Air Jordan VIII Releases & Wins His Third Straight Champonship
The shoes on Michael Jordan's feet for the first Three-peat Championship were the Air Jordan VIII. n the Air Jordan VIII Michael scored 32.6 points per game to collect his seventh straight league scoring title. He was named NBA Finals MVP for the third straight year while collecting his third championship ring with the Bulls. -
Air Jordan IX Releases & Jordan Retires From Basketball To Pursue His Dream Of Playing Baseball
Michael Jordan retired from pro basketball to pursue his dream of playing baseball. MJ signed a contract with minor league baseball's Birmingham Barons in February of 1994. Still, the Air Jordan basketball shoe line moved forward. Tinker Hatfield once again designed the AJ IX, with a graphic design assist by Mark Smith -
Michael Jordan Returns To The NBA & Displays The Air Jordan X
Michael Jordan returned to the NBA on March 19, 1995, against the Indiana Pacers. He wore the "Chicago" colorway of the Air Jordan X. -
Air Jordan XI Releases & Wins His Fourth Championship
Thanks to great performance coupled with an innovative design, the Air Jordan XI is one of the most-loved sneakers ever. Sole Collector magazine voted the XI the top shoe of all time. While wearing the Air Jordan XI the Bulls won the NBA title for the fourth time and was name the leagues MVP. -
Air Jordan XII Releases & Wins His Fifth Championship
Tinker Hatfield and Michael Jordan collaborated to create the durable, stylish Air Jordan XII as a follow-up to the XI. Inspired by a women's fashion shoe and the Japanese flag, the Air Jordan XII was clean and simple. MJ wore the Air Jordan XII in game five of the 1997 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz. that game, Michael was ill and his appearance was questionable, but he was able to play and put together an unbelievable performance in the Bulls win. -
AJ XIII Releases & Wins His Sixth Championship
For the 1997-1998 season, designer Tinker Hatfield inspired by Michael's cat-like play drew up the AJ XIII. The season MJ wore the AJ XIII, the Bulls beat the Jazz to win their third consecutive title, giving MJ his sixth NBA Championship and sixth NBA Finals MVP award. -
Michael Jordan Retires for the Second Time
Jordan says goodbye to the game he loves a second time amidst player contract disputes and Phil Jackson’s uncertain future. -
Jordan Returns to the NBA With The Washington Wizards
Jordan again feels the itch to return to basketball. In 60 games Jordan, age 38, averages 22.9 points and 5.2 assists, both of which led the team. -
Michael Jordans final season
Jordan ties up his Air Jordan sneakers one last time, scoring 15 points in a 107-87 loss in Philadelphia. Jordan receives a standing ovation after he leaves the game with two minutes to go. -
Jordan Becomes Part owner of the Charlotte Bobcats
Jordan bought a minority stake in the Charlotte Bobcats, becoming the team's second-largest shareholder behind majority owner Robert L. Johnson. As part of the deal, Jordan took full control over the basketball side of the operation, with the title "Managing Member of Basketball Operations". -
Jordan Retires as a Player
Jordan retires again and is a part owner of Charlotte Bobcats.
