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When Michael Jordan shocked the world 23 years ago today

On October 5, 1993, Michael Jordan arrived at Comiskey Park holding the biggest secret in the sports world.

Coming off his 3rd consecutive NBA title with the Bulls, Jordan was the guest of honor that night, asked to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Game 1 of the ALCS between the Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays.

"Is there anyone more symbolic of the winning attitude of the Windy CIty than Michael Jordan?" asked CBS play-by-play announcer Greg Gumbel on the air that night as Jordan threw his pitch wide to White Sox catcher Ron Karkovice.