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Season Entry

1985–86 Season

Documented jersey population for Michael Jordan’s 1985–86 Chicago Bulls season, including promotional, regular season, and postseason use.

Research In Progress
Preseason 1 of 9 ➝
Regular Season 15 of 18
Postseason 3 of 3
Last Updated: February 14, 2026
Population Summary

Known season-worn garments

Population reflects distinct season-worn garments or uniform sets confirmed through research, documentation, and comparative image analysis.

Style Known Public Status
Home 2 0 In Progress
Away 2 1 In Progress

Home

Confirmed Population
2
Public Examples
0
Research Status
Complete
1985–86 Bulls promotional home jersey

Promotional image of Michael Jordan — 1985–86.

Archive ReferenceJersey A
UsagePromotional
Confirmed Population1 of 2
Public Examples0
Research StatusComplete
Promotional home garment documented through period imagery.

Research & Provenance

Promotional home example documented through contemporary imagery from the 1985–86 production period.

1985–86 Bulls regular season home jersey

In-season game imagery — 1985–86 home jersey.

Archive ReferenceJersey C
UsageRegular / Postseason
Confirmed Population2 of 2
Public Examples0
Research StatusComplete
Regular season home garment worn throughout the 1985–86 season.

Research & Provenance

This garment represents the primary regular season home jersey. A full-season visual verification analysis has been confirmed and completed.

Away

Confirmed Population
2
Public Examples
1
Research Status
Complete
1985–86 Bulls promotional road jersey front and back

Publicly documented promotional away example.

Archive ReferenceJersey B
UsagePromotional
Confirmed Population1 of 2
Public Examples1
Research StatusComplete
Worn during promotional photography sessions in September–October 1985 and visually consistent with October 29, 1985 vs. Golden State. Currently the only away example documented publicly.

Public Sale

  • Auction House: NA
  • Sale Date: NA
  • Lot #: NA
  • Sale Price: NA

Research Notes & Provenance

  • Worn circa September/October 1985.
  • Worn by Michael Jordan during a promotional shoot with Patrick Ewing.
  • Featured on the November 1985 cover of Inside Sports.
  • Consistent with an early Chevy commercial featuring Michael Jordan.
  • Consistent with October 29, 1985 vs. Golden State.
  • Same jersey worn when Jordan suffered his foot injury on 10-29-85.
Documentation

Photo Match Details

  • Photo-Matched: Yes
  • Games Photo-Matched: Promo
  • Photo-Matched By: MJA
1985–86 Bulls regular season away jersey

In-season game image of Michael Jordan — 1985–86.

Archive ReferenceJersey D
UsageRegular / Postseason
Confirmed Population2 of 2
Public Examples0
Research StatusComplete
Regular season road garment worn throughout the 1985–86 season.

Research Notes

This garment represents the primary regular season road jersey. A full-season visual verification analysis has been confirmed and completed.

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