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Season Entry

1996–97 Season

Documented jersey population for Michael Jordan’s 1996–97 Chicago Bulls season, including home, away, and alternate use.

Research In Progress
Preseason 6 of 8 ➝
Regular Season 33 of 82
Postseason 6 of 19
Total Games Matched: 22
Last Updated: February 27, 2026
Population Summary

Known season-worn garments

Population totals may include privately held examples not publicly disclosed at the request of ownership. The Michael Jordan Archive population study is an ongoing research initiative and reflects best-available documentation and comparative review.

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

Home

Confirmed Population
1
Public Examples
1
Research Status
In Progress
1996–97 Bulls home jersey

Game imagery used where no physical public example exists.

Archive ReferenceJersey A
Population1
Public Examples1
UsageRegular Season
Research StatusComplete
1996–97 Chicago Bulls home jersey worn during regular season play.
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Photo Match Details

  • Authentication: Yes
  • Photo-Matched: Yes
  • Photo-Matched By: Resolution Photomatching
  • Games Photo-Matched: 1

Documented Games

  • Mar 18, 1997 — Seattle SuperSonics

Research & Provenance

The jersey is accompanied by a letter from the Chicago Bulls referencing its original sale through the team’s charitable foundation.

Public Sale

  • Auction House: Heritage Auctions
  • Sale Date: November 18, 2022
  • Lot #: 57985
  • Sale Price: $372,000
Away

Away

Confirmed Population
2
Public Examples
1
Research Status
In Progress
1996–97 Bulls away jersey

Publicly documented example.

Archive ReferenceJersey B
Population1
Public Examples1
UsageRegular Season
Research StatusIn Progress
This jersey was photo-matched to being worn by Michael Jordan over a five-month span in his fifth championship season, from December 1996 to April 1997, across 15 different cities.
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Photo Match Details

  • Authentication: Yes
  • Photo-Matched: Yes
  • Photo-Matched By: MeiGray
  • Games Photo-Matched: 17

Documented Games

  • Dec 19, 1996 — Charlotte Hornets
  • Dec 26, 1996 — Atlanta Hawks
  • Jan 15, 1997 — Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Jan 19, 1997 — Houston Rockets
  • Jan 23, 1997 — Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Jan 28, 1997 — Vancouver Grizzlies
  • Jan 31, 1997 — Golden State Warriors
  • Feb 2, 1997 — Seattle SuperSonics
  • Feb 4, 1997 — Portland Trail Blazers
  • Feb 14, 1997 — Atlanta Hawks
  • Feb 27, 1997 — Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Mar 11, 1997 — Boston Celtics
  • Mar 12, 1997 — Philadelphia 76ers
  • Mar 14, 1997 — New Jersey Nets
  • Apr 3, 1997 — Washington Bullets
  • Apr 6, 1997 — Orlando Magic
  • Apr 13, 1997 — New York Knicks

Research & Provenance Notes

This jersey is accompanied by a letter of provenance from the Chicago Bulls and was owned by a private collector before sale.

Public Sale

  • Auction House: Sotheby’s
  • Sale Date: November 4, 2024
  • Lot #: Lot 1
  • Sale Price: $4,680,000
Alternate

Alternate

Confirmed Population
1
Public Examples
1
Research Confirmed
1
1996–97 Bulls alternate uniform front and back
1996–97 Bulls alternate uniform additional view

Publicly documented example.

Archive ReferenceJersey C
Population1
Public Examples1
UsageRegular Season
Research StatusIn Progress
A black pinstripe alternate uniform worn during the regular season, the only publicly documented artifact of its kind.
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Photo Match Details

  • Photo-Matched: Yes
  • Photo-Matched By: MeiGray
  • Games Photo-Matched: 1

Documented Games

  • Apr 13, 1997 — Detroit Pistons

Research & Provenance Notes

Extremely rare example, additionally photo-matched to multiple basketball cards. This 1996–97 Chicago Bulls alternate uniform comes with a team letter from the Chicago Bulls organization.

Public Sale

  • Auction House: Goldin Auctions
  • Sale Date: August 17, 2024
  • Lot #: Lot 3
  • Sale Price: $427,000
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