Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan is a basketball player. He is nice and kind on and off the court. He inspires me because he was able to practice and become this great player. Then he took his money and helped people earn their own money. He is my hero because of his great ability to play basketball.

Michael Jordan was born on Feb. 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He grew up and went to high school there. His father was James Jordan and his mother was Deloris Jordan. Michael’s first part-time job was at a hotel as a maintenance worker. Jordan’s shoe size is 13. One of his favorite movies is "The Matrix." Even though he was named the century’s greatest athlete, he can’t swim or ice skate. Jordan wore his North Carolina shorts under his Chicago Bulls shorts every game.

In another MY HERO story about Michael Jordan, author Kevin Nuest wrote:

"Michael Jordan has helped many different people in many different ways. In 1994 he started the James R. Jordan Boys and Girls Club and Family Life Center, named after his father. The Center, which is located in Chicago, Illinois, opened to the public in 1996 thanks to a $5 million donation from the Chicago Bulls and a $2 million contribution from Michael Jordan. Every week, 1,000 people come through the center's doors, from infants and toddlers to teenagers and senior citizens. There are a number of things to do there. Some go there to play pool, do their homework, play basketball, or just relax in a safe place."

In conclusion he was a great basketball player, and a great man. He helped lots, and inspired many. As you can see, he is a great hero.