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The NBA Bans The Air Jordan 1 - Original Letter To Nike
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That would've been nice if they put a copy of that in the banned 1 release.
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That and the last page of the contract signed by MJ and Nike so that people could own a piece of Sports History
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Transcription:
Nike, Inc.
3900 S.W. Murray Boulevard
Beaverton, Oregon 97005
Attn: Mr. Rob Strasser, Vice President
Gentlemen,
In accordance with our conversations, this will confirm and verify that the National Basketball Association's rules and procedures prohibited the wearing of certain red and black NIKE basketball shoes by Chicago Bulls player Michael Jordan on or around October 18, 1984.
Nike, Inc.
3900 S.W. Murray Boulevard
Beaverton, Oregon 97005
Attn: Mr. Rob Strasser, Vice President
Gentlemen,
In accordance with our conversations, this will confirm and verify that the National Basketball Association's rules and procedures prohibited the wearing of certain red and black NIKE basketball shoes by Chicago Bulls player Michael Jordan on or around October 18, 1984.
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i agree, a copy of that letter would have been a nice touch
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Dope
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that would have been a pretty cool touch..
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True never thought of this...regardless the Banned 1s didnt have an official release...or did they?
For those wondering both the original Nike contract and the NBA's letter are on display in the Jordan Building at Nike HQ. Not sure if thats open access to the public though.
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Nike sent back a blank check haha
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This!
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What was the issue they had with the shoe????
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Nvrmnd i guess it went against the "only all white shoes to worn in the NBA" at that time.....as he was in violation of that rule.
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Violated the NBA's uniform policy.
Guess they were too flashy?
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Nice find
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very cool. thanks for sharing!
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first time ive seen this.
thanks for sharing!
thanks for sharing!
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this is pretty cool
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Always appreciate when reports like this pop up on the JB. A little bit of history behind the shoe that started it all.
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Oh yeah, because selling copies of a legal document is definitely legal. That *%$# isn't against the law?
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Interesting find.
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That would have been a cherry on top!
