Offered is a Michael Jordan signature on a framed display of the famous 1989 Nike advertisement, “Wings,” which features a black and white photograph shot by photographer Gary Norton of the two-time Basketball Hall of Fame superstar with his arms outstretched at his sides. Jordan has signed his name in black marker in the center margin of the Nike ad, with a young Jordan wearing close-cropped hair and a white mesh “Bulls” jersey. Below the phot is the legend “No bird soars too high, if he soars with his own wings. – William Blake” printed in silver type above a silver Nike logo with swoosh. According to the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, “The Wings poster documents a shift in athletes’ earning potential from their performance to their endorsement deals; it also marks a historic moment when African American sports figures could serve as role models to all Americans.” The 20 x 25-inch black and white photo and silver type on white background ad is mounted in a black paper matte and displayed in a 25 x 31-inch black wood and glass frame. This item comes with a STICKER ONLY from Upper Deck Authenticated (BAG65345).

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