This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/27/2023
Photographer Mike Thomas snapped this mid-air shot of Michael Jordan just before he releases the ball during an NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Jordan won the contest twice, 1987 and 1988, and this photo is thought to have been taken during the first one. His performance in these Slam Dunk Contests inspired many future NBA players and helped bring his “Air Jordan” reputation to a wider audience. This Type 1 photo’s back has a Sporting News Collection hologram and various handwritten notations. The photo has been encapsulated and graded Type 1 Authentic by PSA.