Happy birthday! Michael Jordan turns 63 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary basketball player turns 63 on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

Former Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is celebrating his 63rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed basketball players of his generation.

Popular basketball player Michael Jordan has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 63rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Jordan, a cultural icon

Born in New York on February 17, 1963, Michael Jordan's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Jordan's not just a great basketball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Michael hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Michael Jordan as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 63.

Happy Birthday, Michael, you're the best!

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