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The "Jumpman" logo is owned by Nike to promote the Air Jordan brand of basketball sneakers and other sportswear.It is a silhouette of former NBA player and current Charlotte Hornets minority owner Michael Jordan.
The meme was heavily used after North Carolina (Jordan's alma mater) lost to Villanova in the 2016 National Championship, during which Jordan was in attendance. [12] On November 22, 2016, when awarding a Presidential Medal of Freedom to Jordan, President Barack Obama joked that he was "more than just an internet meme". [13]
Air Jordan is a line of basketball shoes produced by Nike, Inc. Related apparel and accessories are marketed under Jordan Brand.. The first Air Jordan shoe was produced for basketball player Michael Jordan during his time with the Chicago Bulls on November 17, 1984, and released to the public on April 1, 1985.
A new short documentary that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival recounts the story of Jacobus “Co” Rentmeester, the photographer who shot the famed silhouette of Michael Jordan.
Jumpman (logo) L. Little People, Big Dreams ... Michael Jordan in Flight; Michael Jordan: An American Hero; Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City; Moment of Truth ...
James Jordan, Michael’s father, was a lifelong gearhead, constantly tinkering with his own car and even working on Cup cars owned by longtime NASCAR owner Hoss Ellington.
Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials MJ, [9] is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. He played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) between 1984 and 2003, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
Athletes such as football stars Bo Jackson, Ronaldinho, and Wayne Rooney; basketball stars Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant; and tennis stars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were used in their advertisements.