Now this just made wanting to get the ‘Double Nickel’ Air Jordan 10’s that much more tempting.
Mitchell And Ness has announced that in limited quantities, they will be releasing the Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan #45 Jersey. This jersey is symbolic for the short retirement that MJ went through, played baseball and upon returning he simply said I’m Back.
Not only that his # had been retired so he was forced to wear #45 until getting it back.
Check out a brief exert from the official announcement and the detailed images below then let us know down in the comments if you plan on trying to get your hands on history.
His first game back was against Indiana Pacers and 2015 marks the 20th anniversary of the jersey. Expected to release on March 19, 2015 for a retail price of $300 you can have your shot at getting your hands on this iconic jersey.
his March, Mitchell & Ness as part of their ongoing partnership with Michael Jordanand the Jordan brand, will release Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls jersey number 45. Retailing at $300, the March 19, 2015 product release marks the 20th anniversary of Jordan’s return to the NBA and the court, wearing the number he also wore while playing for minor league baseball team the Birmingham Barons. Michael Jordan’s legendary number 23 with the Chicago Bulls was retired by the Bulls on November 1, 1994.
On March 18, 1995, Jordan announced his return to the game with a two-word press release simply stating “I’m back”. This announcement came one and a half years following his retirement from the game of basketball on October 6, 1993. Jordan’s return debut was against the Pacers in Indiana with Jordan finishing the game with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
Jonathan Yuska, Head of Mitchell & Ness, comments, “Michael Jordan’s return to the NBA on March 19, 1995 is a memorable and iconic moment in the history of the NBA. We are proud and honored to be able to commemorate this moment by recreating Jordan’s number 45 jersey. We hope fans of MJ and the NBA enjoy wearing it as much as we enjoyed bringing it back.”
via: PRNewsWire
