When Michael Jordan made his NBA debut in Peoria, Illinois
Posted Feb 17, 2017
Michael Jordan made his professional debut Oct. 5, 1984, at what now is called Carver Arena. He had a team-high 18 points as the Bulls defeated the Indiana Pacers 102-98 in an NBA preseason game. The attendance that night was estimated at 2,100, according to a Journal Star story by Dave Reynolds.
(Peoria Journal Star)
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