The Flu Shoes Were Worth $100,000
One of the most famous games he ever played was “The Flu Game.” He had been suffering from the flu when he played during the fifth game of the 1997 NBA Finals. He still managed to score 38 points and lead the team to victory. After this, he gave those shoes to Preston Truman, a Utah Jazz ball boy. He later put the shoes up for sale and made $104,765 from them. This huge sum does not compare to the most expensive sports memorabilia in history. In 2012, a 1920 Babe Ruth Jersey went for $4.415 million.
The Flu Shoes Were Worth $100,000
The Numbers He Wore During His Pro Career
Even though he is known for wearing 23 on his jersey, this was not the only one he wore during his career. He also wore 45 to pay tribute to his brother Larry. There was also a time when he wore 12. Jordan had to wear a backup jersey in a 1990 game since an Orlando arena employee stole his gamer! He put on a nameless jersey with the number 12. It was not a problem since he still scored 49 points.
The Numbers He Wore During His Pro Career
