Michael Jordan : A Life above the Rim

Michael Jordan was a late bloomer.Cut from the Varsity basketball team in high school when he first tried out, Michael nonetheless became the best basketball player that ever lived--Rare Air Jordan.The true story of how Michael Jordan achieved this amazing level of success as a basketball player--and as the high king of commercial endorsements--underscores one of the new roles of athletes in our society today.Here's a fascinating look at both the evolution of basketball and Michael Jordan's stunning climb to the peak of his sport, and his season in minor league baseball.