October Legends Closing October 27,2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/27/2018
In 1988-89, 25-year-old Michael Jordan continued his complete dominance over the NBA, but despite all his heroics, the Bulls had yet to reach the Finals. During the regular season, Jordan averaged 32.5 points per game to lead the league in scoring for the third consecutive time and set personal career highs in rebounds (8) and assists (8) per game. He was the driving force behind the Bulls making the post season, and his last second game and series-winning basket in against Cleveland in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round has simply gone down in NBA history as “The Shot.”
Jordan wore this jersey during the regular season as he led the Bulls to a dramatic post season. This home white mesh jersey has “BULLS” and Jordan’s number “23” on the front in black and red applique. MacGregor Sand-Knit size 44 and “Designed and Tailored Exclusively for Chicago Bulls” labels are sewn in the lower left front tail along with two white strip tags with “88” and “2”LB” stitched in black thread. The neck and arm openings are trimmed in red, white black ribbing and there is a cleaning instruction tag sewn inside the body. The back features “JORDAN” and his number “23” in black and red applique. The jersey has been signed by Jordon on the front with black marker. The jersey displays moderate wear with some abrasion scuffs and light toning from age throughout. A perfect game used Jordan jersey complete with a signed 1991 letter of provenance from the Chicago Bulls stating that this piece is an authentic jersey signed by Jordan and purchased at an American Diabetes Association benefit. This jersey is the earliest known example of having an official Chicago Bulls LOA. This jersey also comes with an LOA from MEARS (315856) for the game use and has been graded a perfect A10. This jersey also comes with the original Auction Letters from JSA and PSA/DNA for the autograph, however Goldin Auctions cannot guarantee or be held responsible if PSA/DNA and/or JSA refuse to upgrade their auction letters as the timeframe for their respective guaranteed upgrades have passed.