On October 6, 1993, Michael Jordan, even then considered to be the “G.O.A.T.” in the NBA, shocked the sports world by announcing his retirement from the game. A few months later, Jordan further shocked fans and media alike by signing a Minor League Baseball contract with the Chicago White Sox on February 7, 1994. He reported to spring training in Sarasota, Florida, and was assigned to the team's minor league system on March 31, 1994. In 1994, Jordan played for the Birmingham Barons, a Double-A minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, batting .202 with three home runs, 51 runs batted in, 30 stolen bases, 114 strikeouts, 51 bases on balls, and 11 errors. He also appeared for the Scottsdale Scorpions in the 1994 Arizona Fall League, batting .252 against the top prospects in baseball. In March 1995, Jordan decided to quit baseball due to the ongoing Major League Baseball strike and on March 18, 1995, Jordan announced his return to the NBA through a two-word press release: "I'm back."

Presented is a Michael Jordan signature on a replica of his “45” Birmingham Barons baseball jersey. The NBA Hall of Famer has signed his name in black marker on the right front side of the white with black pinstripes jersey. The inscription “11/250” in black marker is on the bottom left front of the jersey. The “Barons” name is sewn on in black and gray tackle twill across the front of this button-down jersey, with the number “45” sewn on in black and gray tackle twill on the left front.  The number “45” is also sewn on in black and gray tackle twill on the back of the jersey. This item comes with a STICKER ONLY from Upper Deck Authenticated (AAE22336).

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