Jordan Rides

25. August 2010 | 03:02

“Jordan Rides The Bus” Debuts on ESPN

Dave Martin/AP In 1993, Michael Jordan stunned the world when he walked away from basketball at the height of his popularity. He had just won his third straight title with the Bulls and was the most famous person on earth following the Dream Team’s triumphant gold medal run at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. Even more stunning was his retirement endeavor. MJ gave up the charter planes and ritzy … (News Source: Chicagoist - 14:36:26)

For Michael Jordan, pro baseball was no slam dunk

Director Ron Shelton examines the NBA superstar’s strange foray into the minor leagues in ‘Jordan Rides the Bus’ on ESPN. In the fall of 1993, Michael Jordan - often regarded as the greatest player ever to shoot a basketball - shocked the sports world by announcing he was retiring from the NBA. Then he stunned fans again by deciding to pursue his long-held dream of playing pro baseball. (News Source: Chicago Tribune - 14:00:54)

For Michael Jordan, pro baseball was no slam dunk

Director Ron Shelton examines the NBA superstar’s strange foray into the minor leagues in ‘Jordan Rides the Bus’ on ESPN. Director Ron Shelton examines the NBA superstar’s strange foray into the minor leagues in ‘Jordan Rides the Bus’ on ESPN. (News Source: Los Angeles Times - 02:47:06)

New film covers Michael Jordan’s baseball years

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A new documentary covers Michael Jordan ’s short-lived minor league baseball career. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported that ESPN will air a new film called “Jordan Rides the Bus” on Tuesday about the basketball star’s season with the Birmingham Barons. (News Source: The News-Times - 14:50:38)

30 for 30: Jordan Rides the Bus Director Ron Shelton looks back at Michael Jordan’s still strange odyssey with …

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Jordan’s season in baseball gets a 2nd, closer look

Scott Fowler: In 1994, for one very strange season, Michael Jordan became a minor-league baseball player. (News Source: The Charlotte Observer - 23:32:08)

‘Bull Durham’ director Ron Shelton looks at Michael Jordan’s baseball footnote

LOS ANGELES - In the fall of 1993, Michael Jordan - often regarded as the greatest player ever to shoot a basketball… (News Source: Boston Herald - 00:49:58)

Director Shelton takes look at Michael Jordan ’s baseball footnote

LOS ANGELES - In the fall of 1993, Michael Jordan - oftenregarded as the greatest player ever to shoot a basketball -shocked the sports world by announcing he was retiring from theNBA. Then he stunned fans again by deciding to pursue his long-helddream of playing pro baseball. (News Source: Herald & Review - 13:21:37)

New film covers Michael Jordan’s baseball years

Associated Press - August 24, 2010 10:35 AM ET RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A new documentary covers Michael Jordan’s short-lived minor league baseball career. (News Source: WBTV Charlotte - 23:29:50)

No evidence Jordan banished from NBA for gambling

Director of documentary says longtime rumors ‘nonsense’ For years, there have been whispers around the NBA that Michael Jordan first retired from the league in 1993 to play baseball because of his heavy involvement in gambling. (News Source: Chicago Tribune - 01:56:34)

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