PHOTO: Limited release of Jordan's No. 45 jersey commemorates 1995 return
This Thursday marks the 20th anniversary of Michael Jordan's return to basketball following his brief retirement and foray into baseball, with Wednesday marking the anniversary of Jordan's famous, two-word "I'm back" press release.
To celebrate, Mitchell and Ness is releasing Jordan's famous No. 45 jersey (the Bulls had already retired his No. 23) that he wore in his half-season in the latter part of the 1994-95 campaign.
.@mitchell_ness Releases Limited Edition 94/95 Michael Jordan #45 jersey -> http://t.co/0FP3cU94w1 pic.twitter.com/TkeuABPZd5
— Phil Hecken (@PhilHecken) March 16, 2015
The limited-edition release will retail for $300.
"Michael Jordan's return to the NBA on March 19, 1995 is a memorable and iconic moment in the history of the NBA," Mitchell and Ness' Jonathan Yuska said in a statement. "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."
- With h/t to SLAM