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Jordan
is married to Juanita. The couple has two sons Jeffrey and
Marcus, and a daughter, Jasmine. |
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In
1986, he graduated in Arts from the University of North
Carolina. |
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In
1991, Jordan acted in the movie "Space Jam" and hosted
"Saturday Night Live." |
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As
a good luck charm he always wore his University of North
Carolina shorts under his Bulls uniform. |
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In February 1994, he was signed as a non-drafted free agent
by the Chicago White Sox club (Baseball). |
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Jordan also participated in numerous restaurant ventures. |
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He
is in partnership with several corporations and has a
line of JORDAN athletic shoes and apparel for
Nike, and the widely successful Jordan-brand (line of
colognes) by Bijan. |
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He
is a member of the board of America's Promise and is
actively involved with the United Negro College Fund,
Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Special Olympics. |
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At the University of North Carolina, Jordan set up the
Jordan Family Institute. |
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In the loving memory of his father he built the James R.
Jordan Boys and Girls Club & Family Life Center; in
association with the Chicago Bulls. |
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Jordan is an advocate for The Boys and Girls Clubs of
America. |
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In January 2000, he joined the Washington Wizards as
President of Basketball Operations. |
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In September 2001, he resigned from the designation of
Presidentship and signed a player contract with the Wizards. |
