1986-1987 Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls Game Worn Home Jersey (MEARS A10)
In the 1986-1987 NBA season Michael Jordan won the first of his 10 scoring titles with a career-high 37.1 points per game, and had one of the longest scoring streaks in NBA history with 40 or more points in nine straight games. He also was the first to score 3,000 points since Chamberlain, set a league-record with his 23 points in a row (Apr. 16) and became the first player to get 200 steals and 100 blocks in a season.
The Bulls were close to a .500 record but entered the playoffs in the 8th spot and and were swept by Larry Bird's Celtics for the second year in a row.
Style: White mesh full body shell with red/black/white/black/red sleeve and shoulder trim. Square cut tail. “BULLS” and “23” (front/reverse) are red on black applique. “JORDAN” appears on reverse in red block applique. The style of the shirt is consistent with period images and examples which have entered the hobby.
Supplier (Sand Knit): Per the Official MEARS Tagging database, the style of the tag is correct for the 1986-87 season. Sand Knit was the correct supplier of the Bulls for the 1986-87 season.
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)
1986-87 found the Chicago Bulls switching to Sand Knit from Rawlings jerseys which were worn during the previous two seasons.
Size 44: Appearing on the Sand Knit tag is size 44 with a 3" LB tag sewn adjacent. Measurement of the actual jersey verifies the size is correct as stated.
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: Moderate wear present.
Supplemental Tagging: An interior tag is printed, 100% Nylon, MACHINE WASH SEPARATELY BY COLOR IN LUKE WARM WATER (100 DEGREE F). DO NOT BLEACH. TUMBLE DRY AT LOW SETTING. DO NOT DRY CLEAN OR IRON. BERLIN, WI USA, 54923
Final Grade (MEARS A10): due to nearly 14 years of market data and examples examined by MEARS, we are confident that this particular year/shirt was not issued in numbers consistent with mass produced or commercially marketed shirts, thus we make allowances to grade this on the A10 scale. Style, manufacturer, wear, and size consistent with what was issued to be worn by Michael Jordan during the 1986-1987 season.