Mike Before Michael

Gif of Michael Jordan at the free throw line
Gif of Michael Jordan shaking his head

Just a freshman on the block

Just a freshman on the block

Just a freshman on the block

Just a freshman on the block

Just a freshman on the block

Just a freshman on the block

Just a freshman on the block

Just a freshman on the block

Just a freshman on the block

Just a freshman on the block

Think like Mike

Photo of MJ in his UNC jersey
UNC Carolina script logo

"I've always
been
taught

That to
reach a
goal in life
that you want

You got to work hard to get it

You got to work hard to get it

You got to work hard to get it

You got to work hard to get it

You got to work hard to get it

You got to work hard to get it


You got to work hard to get it

You got to work hard to get it"

Start of a legacy

  • Michael Jeffrey Jordan


  • Nickname: "Mike"
  • Position: Shooting guard
  • Shoots: Right
  • Height: 6 ft. 6 in.
  • Weight: 195 lbs
  • Hometown: Wilmington, North Carolina
MJ dribbling MJ about to dunk
  • 1981-1982 season


  • 12 pts v. Kansas
  • 19 pts v. Kentucky
  • 12 pts v. Maryland
  • 16 pts v. Virginia
  • 20 pts v. NC State
  • 19 pts v. Duke
  • 18 pts v. Georgia Tech
  • 16 pts v. Georgetown
MJ shooting over a defender MJ about to dunk
  • College awards and honors


  • NCAA Champion 1981-82
  • ACC Freshman of the Year 1981-82
  • NCAA All-American First Team 1982-83
  • NCAA All-American First Team 1983-84
  • ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Year 1983-84
  • USBWA College Player of the Year 1983-84
  • Naismith College Player of the Year 1983-84
  • Adolph Rupp Trophy 1983-84
  • John R. Wooden Award 1983-84
  • #23 retired by the North Carolina Tar Heels
MJ shooting a free throw MJ grabbing a rebound

The Birth of "Michael" Jordan

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