1997 Upper Deck Jordan Rare Air #14 Michael Jordan CGC 10 Gem Mint

A stunning piece of Jordan lore, certified perfect. This 1997 Upper Deck Jordan Rare Air #14 features Michael Jordan performing his legendary pregame chalk ritual — and has been graded CGC 10 Gem Mint (cert #6082999051).

• Card: 1997 Upper Deck Jordan Rare Air #14
• Grade: CGC 10 Gem Mint
• Cert #: 6082999051
• Player: Michael Jordan — Chicago Bulls

The Rare Air series captured Jordan in intimate, behind-the-scenes moments photographed by legendary sports photographer Walter Looss Jr. Card #14 depicts Michael performing his final pregame ritual as he walks onto the court — a moment as iconic as the man himself.

The card back features a direct Jordan quote: "I wear my Carolina blue shorts every game, every day. That's where it all started for me."

🏀 Fun Fact

Jordan's pregame chalk ritual — slapping resin-coated hands together in a cloud of dust — became one of the most recognizable pre-game traditions in NBA history. The man pictured protecting himself from the chalk cloud is announcer Johnny Kerr, a three-time NBA All-Star himself.