Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Hot on Facebook
Guy Buys $123 Safe on eBay, Finds $26,000 Inside Seller tries to get half the cash back, fails »

Jordan Headlines Hall of Fame Class

By the Associated Press

Posted Apr 6, 2009 10:40 AM CDT

(AP) – In a foregone conclusion, Michael Jordan, in his first year of eligibility, has been selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Former players David Robinson and John Stockton and two coaches were also selected, the body announced today in Detroit, where Jordan's alma mater, the University of North Carolina, plays Michigan State for the NCAA title tonight.

In this 1994 photo, Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan, right, goes in for a shot against Cleveland Cavaliers' Chris Mills.
In this 1994 photo, Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan, right, goes in for a shot against Cleveland Cavaliers' Chris Mills.   (AP Photo)
Chicago Bulls greats Michael Jordan, right, and Scottie Pippen laugh as Bulls' broadcaster and original head coach Johnny Red Kerr is honored Feb. 10, 2009.
Chicago Bulls greats Michael Jordan, right, and Scottie Pippen laugh as Bulls' broadcaster and original head coach Johnny "Red" Kerr is honored Feb. 10, 2009.   (AP Photo)
In this 1996 file photo, Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan drives around Seattle's Hersey Hawkins during Game 2 in the NBA Finals  in Chicago.
In this 1996 file photo, Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan drives around Seattle's Hersey Hawkins during Game 2 in the NBA Finals in Chicago.   (AP Photo)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 
COMMENTS
Showing 1 of 1 comment
Mr.C
Apr 6, 2009 10:27 AM CDT
I suppose he deserves it.

Copyright 2012 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. AP contributed to this report.

More Newser Stories

Air Jordan Touches Down in Hall of Fame


NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   Betty Confidential   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Fark   |   Timelines   |   The Frisky   |   Geek Sugar   |   NewsOne