the strange odyssey of Michael Jordan-- from courtside to home plate and back again
Smith, Sam
1996
A behind-the-scenes account of the events in 1993-1995 when Michael Jordan, shaken by the murder of his father, left basketball to play baseball and came back eighteen months later to play for the Chicago Bulls again.
Examines the life and basketball career of the high-scoring player with the Chicago Bulls, who made a brief attempt to play minor league baseball in 1994.
Describes the life and career of Michael Jordan, including his childhood in North Carolina, involvement in sports, success with the Chicago Bulls, retirement from basketball, second career in baseball, and triumphant return to the Bulls.
Examines th elife and basketball career of the high-scoring player with the Chicago Bulls, who made a brief attempt to play minor-league baseball in 1994.