The Day MJ Wore No. 12 After His Jersey Was Stolen Before a Game

Twenty‐nine years ago today, Michael Jordan was forced to wear a number other than his iconic No. 23. His jersey was stolen before a game, and the Bulls gave him a nameless No. 12 jersey as a replacement.

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