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Berkow, Ira. "Sports of The Times; What Best Becomes Retired Role Model?" Student Research Center. 1999.

This article shows us that Michael Jordan does good things on and off the basketball court. At a press conference, a report asked Michael what he was going to do since he retired. Michael responded, “do some more commercials, play some golf, and raise my three kids.” People describe him as a great employee, teammate, fantastic to coach, and very nice to fans. He tried to look his best, not only on the court, but also off.

DeDomenico, Eddie. "Ode to Michael Jordan." Teen Ink Nov 2007: 10.

This article describes Michael as a great play with great work ethic. Michael played for the game winning shot. Everyone should look at his work ethic and work as hard as he does no matter what you do for work. He was able to inspire people with little words.

Glubos, Shelia. "Athletes as Role Models."EBSCOhost. 24. 1998.

This article explains how athletes can be put in tough situations and stay cool and succeed. Michael Jordan was cut from his varsity basketball team in high school. He practiced and practiced and practiced the whole year. When try outs came the next year, he made the team. Practice makes perfect. Michael can make free throws with thousands of crazy fans yelling at him. How can he do this? He tells him self he will make it. If everyone did these things, they could reach any of there dreams.

Leerhsen, Charles. "This year's role model." Newsweek 44.

This article show Michael Jordan being with other great known heroes to young people around the United States. Charles traveled all over the United States giving kids a note card and telling them to them to write down some of there role models. The most named was Michael Jordan, some others were JFK, Elvis, and Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Michael Jordan." Michael Jordan 26 Feb 2009 .

This article talks about Michael Jordan not only being a role model for kids, but for adults alike. It also talks about his Basketball career from High School to when he retired. The Teachers at Michael’s High School remember him coming to school at 6 o’clock in the morning to practice. His deduction to practice and win is what made him good. As a player with the Chicago Bulls, they won 5 championships in 7 years. He will do anything in his power to reach his goals.

Plaschke, Bill. "Playing for keeps." Los Angels Times 01 Aug 1999: 4.

This article shows Michael wasn’t just an athlete, he was a statue. He was a spokesman for the African American society, a good business man, and a role model. Michael Jordan moved society with him. The last picture we have of him is of Michael holding his hand high after making the gaming winning shot against the Jazz to with his sixth Championship. He is an athlete, but he is, also, a spokesman for African Americans, a sales man, and a excellent role model.

Smith, Sam. "NBA greatly misses Jordan's off-court class." Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct 2000.

This article shows how Michael influenced the NBA players, too. He gave young player a good model to follow. The NBA players now-a-day seem not to care what they look like before and after the game. The have long wild hair. The wear very lose clothes. When Michael played he didn’t have to worry about his hair because he was bald, but he always looked nice. He wore suit and tie to games. He looked nice on the streets. Now, since he is retired, players don’t try to look as nice as him.

"WE CAN"T BELIEVE THEY DID THAT." Sports Illustrated Kids Jan/Feb 2009: 46-47.

This Article describes Michael Jordan and other big sports stars dressing up in hilarious costumes for Sport’s Illustrated for Kids. This Article is good to use because it shows that Michael is willing to look funny to his young fan. It is really hard to get Michael for a photo shot; let alone dressed as a hippie! Even though Michael didn’t know he would be dressing up for the photo shot; he went with it.

W, Tyler. "Michael Jordan." Michael Jordan. 23 Feb 2009 .

This article shows how he gives back to the community. And how he broke through racial lines in mainstream America. As a child Michael wasn’t pushed to be a great basketball player. Instead, his parents pushed him to be a good person. And that’s what he is. Michael and his wife opened the James Jordan Boys and Girls Club and Family Life Center. He donated 5 million dollars to improve education. When he started his shoe company, he sold he shoes 20 percent cheaper than other companies because he wanted everyone to be able to buy them. Michael never used the “race card” to achieve things or make him look better.