At 50, Looking Back at Michael Jordan’s Short-Lived Baseball Career

Former NBA superstar Michael Jordan turns 50 today, so Star-Ledger Columnist Steve Politi thought he would take a look back at Jordan’s “forgettable” attempt at playing professional baseball.  Read more here.  View Sports Illustrated photo gallery here.  Watch ESPN’s Jordan Rides the Bus film clip here.

Barons to Host Premiere of ESPN’s Jordan Documentary

PRESS RELEASE – Regions Park will host the world premiere for ESPN Films’, Jordan Rides the Bus on Sunday, August 22 following the Birmingham Barons game against the Huntsville Stars. The Ron Shelton documentary is a part of ESPN Films’ critically acclaimed film series 30 for 30 Presented by Cadillac, and will debut on Tuesday, August 24 at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN/ESPN HD.

Experience Michael Jordan’s ’94 Season with Barons on ESPN

ESPN’s show “30 For 30” will kick-off a new season on Aug. 24 with the debut of an episode called  “Jordan Rides the Bus,” which takes an inside look at former NBA star Michael Jordan’s 1994 season with the Double-A Burmingham Barons.  Read more here.