Basketball legend Michael Jordan celebrates his 61st birthday today. Born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, Jordan's journey from a 6-foot-6 college sensation at North Carolina to a six-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls is a testament to his greatness. His accolades include being named the national college player of the year in 1984, securing two Olympic Gold medals for America, and being celebrated as the greatest of all time in the sport. Tributes from fans and organizations alike have poured in to honor Jordan on his special day. Notably, Jordan discussed overcoming his family's genetics on Letterman in 1989.
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Good morning and happy birthday to Michael Jordan! He was born today in 1963 in Brooklyn. He was national college player of the year in 1984 at North Carolina, then led America to his first of two Olympic Golds. He won six NBA titles for Chicago and is the greatest of all time. https://t.co/bzzYA4QVjK
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This Day, 61 years ago in Brooklyn, a boy is born. His name? Michael Jeffrey Jordan. He somehow beats his immediate family genetics by growing to 6-foot-6, something he tried to explain on Letterman in 1989. https://t.co/Wr6T0TX4pL https://t.co/MgiC8xeHdL
The legend Michael Jordan turns 61 today! https://t.co/gWHcUjghuq