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Fall Premier Auction 2017

Wed, Oct 18, 2017 04:00PM EDT - Sat, Nov 4, 2017 11:00PM EDT
Lot 849

1989-90 MICHAEL JORDAN (SCORING CHAMPION) GAME WORN & DUAL-SIGNED NIKE AIR JORDAN IV SHOES

Sold for
$8,274
Sold Price includes BP

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Even before the Bulls championship dynasty began Michael Jordan had alreadyestablished himself as the world’s best player. Heading into the 1989-90 seasonthe promotion of Phil Jackson to head coach along with the additions of ScottiePippen and Horace Grant to complement MJ laid the foundation for Chicago’sreign of six titles in eight years. Presented here is a pair of Nike Air JordanIV's worn by their namesake that season as he posted a league-leading 33.6points per game—his fourth straight scoring title. Wearing the black version ofthis model during the ’89 playoffs “His Airness” nailed that famous hanging jumperover the Cavs’ Craig Ehlo better known as “The Shot.”

Another creation from famed designer Tinker Hatfield the AJ IV isconsidered among the more comfortable in the series. The Jumpman logo made itssecond appearance on the tongue with the word “Flight” added below it. Thesculpted midsole and visible Air unit were carried over but the sneaker worldwas introduced to Nubuck (leather) uppers and mesh to increase breathability. Italso featured plastic heel tabs labeled “Nike Air” and triangular plastic piecesattached to the Nubuck. Mars Blackmon returned to the ad campaign to increase marketabilityand make it among the most revered of all Air Jordan models.

This particular white-bodied style displays solid evidence of use with consistentcreasing light soiling and a few red paint transfers from in-game contact. The soles display moderatecracking to the rear cushioning material and the interior shows obvious sock sweating.The Bulls superstar has beautifully signed the front outer toes of each sneakerin 6-7/10 black marker. The shoes are properly tagged by Nike on the interiorwith Jordan’s size 13 and “890708FT2” manufacturer date coding. The white lacesand black insoles appear to be the originals. MJ wore this colorway consistentlyinto February of the 1989-90 season. Aside from the minor cracking mentionedthey present in excellent condition compared to other examples with all structuralelements well-preserved and intact. In most cases the outsoles are heavilydeteriorated and the plastic pieces have broken off.

2 Full LOAs from PSA/DNA one for each shoe.

Provenance: This pair was initially sold at auction in 2001 for $6899. According to the auction house’s descriptionit was "given directly to our consignor from Jordan following a Bulls game atMadison Square Garden in New York on March 13 1990. Jordan who was relentlessand determined to beat the Knicks every time out scored 34 points and grabbedeight rebounds in the contest. The shoes are from the collection of the'Insider' who's items have been featured in past catalog's. LOA fromconsignor. LOA from Dan Knoll Dave Bushing and Steve Grad." It should be noted that the original paperwork is missing and we wereunable to get a conclusive photo-match to this attributed game.

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