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1985 Nike Promo Michael Jordan #
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The 1985 Nike Promo #2 Michael Jordan captures the iconic photography from Nike's original Air Jordan launch campaign, featuring Jordan in his signature Jumpman pose against the Chicago skyline. Graded BGS 8 Near Mint-Mint by Beckett, the card earned subgrades of 9 for Centering, 9 for Surface, 8.5 for Edges, and 7.5 for Corners. Printed without serial numbering and designated for promotional distribution, the card carries the official designation "Promotional Use Only/Not For Resale" on the reverse. Beckett's population report shows 117 examples recorded at this numeric grade.
Issued during Jordan's 1984–85 debut period with the Chicago Bulls, this piece represents one of the earliest official commercial releases featuring Jordan outside of traditional trading card sets. Distributed in conjunction with the retail launch of the original Air Jordan 1 sneaker line—following a rookie campaign in which Jordan averaged 28.2 points per game and earned NBA All-Star honors—the image served as the foundation for Nike's enduring Jumpman brand identity.Show more
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