‘Let Me Get My Autograph!’- NBA Goat Michael Jordan Once Went Into Fanboy Mode and Chased Down 13-Time MLB All-Star Ken Griffey Jr.

Be it Michael Jordan or Ken Griffey Jr., don’t we all dream of meeting our admired sports idols someday? Similarly, at a 1993 All-Star Game, NBA legend Michael Jordan’s fanboy mode kicked in while he chased down 13-time MLB All-Star Ken Griffey Jr. for his autograph. While MJ went on to become a 6-time NBA champion and receive 5 NBA MVPs, he was at his peak in 1993.

By 1993, Jordan’s career was at an all-time high after winning two MVP awards and three championships for Chicago Bulls from 1991 to 1993. At the same time, Seattle Mariners outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. was the most sought-after and well-received player in mainstream baseball.

(Quite palpable given that MJ asked The Kid for his autograph.)

Michael Jordan and the Kid – A True Story of a Fan and Their Idol

Jordan, attired in the Chicago White Sox gear, informally approached The Kid or Junior, aka Ken Griffey Jr. Junior, while having the season of his life. Media reporters who were waiting to get their bat signed surrounded him.

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Tackling through the media, we can hear Jordan saying, “Let me get my autograph,” while approaching Junior. Without any reluctance, Junior obliged and asked for Jordan’s jersey in return.

Continuing his legacy, Griffey Jr. was elected to the hall of fame in 2016 with a stunning record of 437 of 440 votes (99.3%). The Kid has also been a 13-time All-Star and a 10-time Gold Glove winner.

Why Was Jordan Decked in the White Sox Gear?

While many people don’t know this, Michael Jordan played professional baseball. Yes, you read that correctly.
To play some minor league baseball, Jordan had unexpectedly retired from basketball. MJ represented Birmingham Barons in his short baseball stint. Birmingham Barons was the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.

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While stats would show that MJ had a disappointing baseball career as he batted.202, that wouldn’t do justice to the effort and hard work he put in before calling it quits. Eventually, Jordan quit baseball due to uncertainty on his trip to the majors. The rest, as we know, is history.

Watching MJ be a fanboy instead of the GOAT was a refreshing moment. A moment like this is inked in the fan’s heart forever. They show us the humane side of superstars many people have grown up admiring, apart from being wholesome and heartwarming. After all, they’re humans too.