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Inside Label: Chicago Bulls 1998 NBA Champions Cap by Starter

Michael Jordan stands as the greatest player to ever step on the hardwood, revolutionizing the way in which the game is now played and viewed.  Jordan’s tongue hanging dunks, buzzard beating jump shots and crossover dribble are still imitated by kids all over the world, creating hoop dreams.
Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles, winning the final three after coming out of a short lived retirement. Throughout his career, Jordan amassed 5 MVP Awards, won 10 scoring titles and was the key figure on the 1992 Olympic Dream Team. His career achievements are chiseled on a plaque outside of the United Center in Chicago.   
This black cotton twill Starter cap commemorates the Chicago Bulls sixth Championship title. The back of the hat consists of an adjustable velcro strap. Across the velcro is NBA Champs, which is embroidered in white thread. The Starter signature logo rests at the top of the back, with both the NBA logo and the 1998 Finals logo directly embroidered on the back bottom sides. The front crown depicts the Bulls logo encircled by a royal and scarlet embroidered sphere, listing each of their six titles. Above the front logo rests NBA Champions, with a depiction of the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Twelve racing stripe style marks run through the embroidered word mark to the back of the hat. This hat was presented to the Bulls after they defeated the Utah Jazz in six games.
From the University of North Carolina…at guard...#23... Michael Jordan, will forever be remembered as His Airness is enshrined within the hallowed grounds of the birthplace of basketball.

Text: Jared Wheeler

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Mitchell & Ness 'Hall Of Fame: Class Of 2009' Chicago Bulls Cap Collection

Basketball’s greatest player, Michael Jordan is set to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame this Friday, September 11, 2009.  To commemorate this special event, Mitchell & Ness has released a special collection of fitteds and snapback caps.  The collection starts off with the 84’ Home Court mesh fitted cap.  Inspired by the original jersey, the cap is made with poly mesh fabric and the BULLS wordmark applied in a heat transfer.  The side panels are cut n sew, which take their cue from the uniform shorts.  The back is solidified with a red, satin Mitchell & Ness label.  Following behind that are a pair of two tone, wool fitted caps.  Each cap utilizes the 84 jersey home and road wordmarks.  Finally, the collection pays homage to Michael Jordan's '84 rookie year by offering M&N’s staple, wool snapback cap.  This is a 5-panel construction with heat transfer front hit and green under visors.  The Hall Of Fame Bulls caps hook directly to Michael Jordan's limited edition, 1984-85, authentic rookie jersey by Mitchell & Ness available now at the NBA Store in NYC.  The Mitchell & Ness flagship store, site and other select retailers will have these in stock within the coming weeks.

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