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Olympics

Documented Olympic garments worn by Michael Jordan across the 1984 and 1992 USA teams.

Research In Progress
1984 Olympics 8 of 18
1992 Olympics 8 of 15
Total Photo Matched 3
Last Updated: March 18, 2026
Population Summary

Known Olympic garments

Population reflects distinct Olympic-worn garments or full uniform sets confirmed through archival research, documentation, and direct verification.

Style Known Public Status
1984 Olympics 1 1 In Progress
1992 Olympics 2 2 In Progress

1984 USA Olympics

Confirmed Population
1
Public Examples
1
Research Status
In Progress
1984 USA Olympic jersey — Jersey A

Publicly documented artifact.

Archive ReferenceJersey A
Confirmed Population1
Public Examples1
Usage1984 Olympics
Research StatusComplete
The earliest known example of a Michael Jordan Olympic jersey worn during the 1984 Olympics and prior to his NBA career.

Research & Provenance

This jersey had been conclusively photo-matched to USA Olympic exhibition games. Further Michael Jordan Archive research supports that this example was worn through the gold medal round.

Documentation

Photo Match Details

  • Authentication: Yes
  • Photo-Matched: Yes
  • Photo-Matched By: MJA, Photomatch.com
  • Games Photo-Matched: 5

Documented Games

  • July 9, 1984 — Team NBA
  • July 25, 1984 — Team NBA
  • July 29, 1984 — USA vs. China
  • August 3, 1984 — USA vs. France
  • July 8, 1984 — USA vs. Germany

Public Sale

1992 USA Olympics

Confirmed Population
2
Public Examples
2
Research Status
In Progress
1992 USA jersey — Jersey A

Publicly documented artifact.

Archive ReferenceJersey A
Confirmed Population1
Public Examples1
Usage1992 Olympics
Research StatusComplete
Olympics Dream Team jersey worn during the 1992 Olympic semifinal round and derived from the Karl Malone private collection.

Research & Provenance

This jersey comes from the private collection of Karl Malone, former NBA player and USA teammate. The collection was later featured during its sale process.

Documentation

Photo Match Details

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

Documented Games

  • August 6, 1992 — USA vs. Lithuania

Public Sale

  • Auction House: Goldin Auctions
  • Sale Date: May 25, 2023
  • Lot #: 1
  • Sale Price: $3,003,000
1992 USA jersey — Jersey B

Publicly documented artifact.

Archive ReferenceJersey B
Confirmed Population1
Public Examples1
Usage1992 Olympics
Research StatusComplete
Olympics Dream Team jersey worn during the 1992 Summer Olympics.

Research & Provenance

This jersey is accompanied by a letter from The Michael Jordan Foundation as part of a 1992 gala charity event. At the time of auction it was sold as unmatched; later reporting indicates it has since been photo-matched and resides with a private collector.

Documentation

Photo Match Details

  • Authentication: Yes
  • Photo-Matched: Yes
  • Photo-Matched By: SIA
  • Games Photo-Matched: Unknown

Documented Games

  • 1992 — Team USA

Public Sale

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