This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/6/2020
Style: Jersey is issued as the home white mesh pull over. The neck and arm openings are trimmed with red/black/white/black/red ribbing. The NBA logo is found on the left upper chest which became league mandated during the 1986 season. The team name “BULLS”, “23” front/reverse, and “JORDAN” is applied directly on the reverse of the jersey in block letter red applique.
The NBA Logo appears on the left front shoulder strap and it was first used during the 1986 season.
Supplier (Sand Knit): The style of the Sand Knit tag dates to the 1986-1987 season (courtesy of the MEARS Tagging Database). Sand Knit was the correct supplier of 1986-87 Chicago Bulls jerseys. The 100% Nylon interior tag is sewn inside. The history of the Chicago Bulls jerseys during the era was:
1984-85 (Rawlings)
1985-96 (Rawlings)
1986-87 (Sand Knit) No Year Tag
1987-88 (Sand Knit)
1988-89 (Sand Knit)
1989-90 (Sand Knit)
1990-91 (Champion) No Year Tag
1991-92 (Champion)
1992-93 (Champion)
1993-94 (Champion)
1994-95 (Champion)
1995-96 (Champion)
1996-97 (Champion)
1997-98 (Nike)
1986 was the first year the Bulls wore Sand Knit shirts and they were issued with no year tag.
Size 42: Printed on the Sand Knit manufacturers tag in gold is the size 42. Actual chest measurement verifies that the jersey does indeed match the tagged size. Jordan was verified as wearing size 44 during the 1984-1990 time frame. Promotional shirts, not supported as being game worn, were issued as size 42.
Jordan Sizing
1984-85: 42, 44
1985-86: 44
1986-87: 44
1987-88: 44
1987-88: 42 (Promotional Use Only)
1988-89: 44
1988-89: 42 (Promotional Use Only)
1989-90: 44
1990-91: 44, 46
1991-92: 46
1992-93: 46
1993-94: DNP
1994-95: 46
1995-1996: 46
1996-97: 46
1997-98: 48,50
Game Wear: Shirt shows moderate signs of wash wear and has slightly discolored.
Supplemental Tagging: An interior tag is printed, 100% Nylon & washing instructions..
Autogrpah: Clubhouse signature present on front of jersey,
Final Grade (MEARS A5): The shirt is consistent with our A5 grade due to the fact the shirt bears manufacturing traits, (tagging, style) that is consistent with what the Bulls issued to wear during the 1986 season, but the size 42 is not consistent with what Jordan wore during that season. (41Q0225)