Overview
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Overview and main events
Awards and Honors
Dominance in the NBA
Media and Entertainment
Later NBA Career and Second Retirement
Philanthropy and Community Involvement
Business Ventures
Legacy and Impact
Personal Life and Relationships
Retirements and Baseball Interlude
College and Early NBA Career
Early Life and Education
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Michael Jordan. Early Life and Education
Early Life and Education
This timeline highlights the key events in Michael Jordan's early life and educational journey, setting the foundation for his future success.
February 17, 1963
Birth
Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York, to James Sr. and Deloris Jordan. The family soon moved to North Carolina.
1979
High School Basketball
Jordan was cut from the varsity team at Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina, but he persevered and later became a standout player.
1981
College Scholarship
Jordan earned a basketball scholarship to the University of North Carolina, where he majored in geography.
March 29, 1982
NCAA Tournament
Jordan made a game-winning shot in the NCAA tournament final against Georgetown.
