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Photo: Jordan Signs First Contract With Bulls In 1984

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(CBS) Exactly 29 years ago today, the Chicago Bulls franchise changed forever.

After drafting Michael Jordan third overall in the 1984 NBA Draft, the Bulls would go on to gain international fame, while earning six NBA Championships.

Check out the photo above of a young Jordan at a press conference after signing his first NBA contract.

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