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27 years ago: Michael Jordan surprised the sports world by signing a Minor League Baseball contract with the Chicago White Sox on February 7, 1994. Jordan said that this decision was made to pursue the dream of his late father, who always envisioned his
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Jon Jay is wearing '45' with the White Sox to honor Michael Jordan
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Michael Jordan pays tribute to late Jerry Krause, architect of Chicago Bulls dynasty
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Michael Jordan Press Conference After Signing Minor League Contract with the Chicago White Sox; 1994
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