"I'm Back"
March 18, 2021
On this day in 1995, one of the greatest comebacks was ever made.
After a 17-month retirement and brief stint in Minor League Baseball with the Birmingham Barons, Michael Jordan released a two-word statement: "I'm back."
His return to the NBA came just eight days after ending his new baseball career. He spent the previous season playing Double-A baseball for the Birmingham Barons in the Chicago White Sox organization.
Multiple sports new outlets received a fax from Jordan and his representation.
The two words heard around the world were released 26 years ago today. ESPN's SportsCenter were the first to report this news.
"I'm back."
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 18, 2021
It's been 26 years since Michael Jordan used two words to announce his NBA return 👏 pic.twitter.com/dDYKRDHpiP
Jordan would suit up the next day as the Chicago Bulls played the Indiana Pacers at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis.
"I'm Back!"
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) March 18, 2021
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