Michael Jordan returns to Bulls wearing No. 45 after 17 month retirement, ESPN Archives

Michael Jordan returned to the NBA after ending his early retirement from baseball on March 19, 1995. Since his No. 23 jersey had been retired by the Chicago Bulls, Jordan wore No. 45 as he scored 19 points in his return. MJ added six rebounds and six assists in 43 minutes in the Bulls 10396 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: Subscribe to ESPN FC on YouTube: Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: ESPN on Social Media: Follow on Twitter: Like on Facebook: Follow on Instagram: Visit ESPN on YouTube to get uptotheminute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, College Football, NCAA Basketball, soccer and more. More on