{"product_id":"rare-michael-jordan-emotion-skybox-trading-card-press-sheet","title":"Rare 1994-95 SkyBox E-Motion Michael Jordan #45 Uncut 32-Card Press Sheet - Framed","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Historic Michael Jordan Collectible Marking His Return to the NBA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the 1994-95 NBA season, SkyBox introduced its first premium, high-end basketball card release: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSkyBox E-Motion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003eDistinguished by its innovative design, the set was printed on exceptionally thick cardstock—approximately twice the thickness of a typical trading card—and featured high-gloss photography enhanced with striking colored foil stamping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an extraordinarily rare \u003c\/span\u003euncut 32-card press sheet featuring Michael Jordan from the 1994 SkyBox E-Motion set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this piece particularly historically significant is its connection to one of the most memorable moments in modern sports history: \u003c\/span\u003eMichael Jordan's return to the NBA following his first retirement and brief baseball career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon returning to the Chicago Bulls in March 1995, Michael Jordan made the surprising decision to wear uniform number \u003c\/span\u003e45 rather than his iconic number 23.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SkyBox E-Motion set became was the first to be released and one of only a limited number of basketball card issues to feature Jordan wearing #45—a jersey number he wore for less than one NBA season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional press sheet includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28 Michael Jordan #100 cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJordan pictured wearing his historic #45 Chicago Bulls uniform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 N-Tense gold foil chase cards positioned across the first row\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn original, uncut 32-card production press sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent to mint overall condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from a former SkyBox executive from the period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe iconic image of Jordan pointing in his red Bulls uniform was taken during his first game back from retirement on \u003c\/span\u003eMarch 19, 1995\u003cspan\u003e, against the Indiana Pacers at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat game marked the beginning of one of the most celebrated comebacks in professional sports history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile individual Michael Jordan #100 cards from the SkyBox E-Motion set are highly collectible, an original uncut production press sheet represents something far more unusual—a surviving artifact from the actual trading card manufacturing process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAccording to reported marketplace sales, a single mint-condition Michael Jordan #100 card has sold for approximately $240. Even more significantly, the rare N-Tense gold foil chase cards included on this sheet have individually achieved reported sales of up to $1,545.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe opportunity to acquire an original press sheet containing 28 Michael Jordan #45 cards and four rare N-Tense chase cards is exceptionally unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAdding further importance to this remarkable piece is its provenance. The press sheet is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from a former SkyBox executive who was with the company at the time of the set's production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis provides an important connection between the collectible and the company responsible for producing one of the most innovative premium basketball card releases of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rare surviving press sheet represents the intersection of several important moments in sports and collecting history:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichael Jordan's legendary return to basketball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe brief and historic #45 era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe emergence of premium modern basketball cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd a rare surviving artifact from the production of an iconic SkyBox release.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Michael Jordan memorabilia continuing to command worldwide collector attention, this extraordinary press sheet offers a rare opportunity to own a visually dramatic and historically significant piece connected to one of the most important chapters in Jordan's legendary career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional centerpiece for the advanced Michael Jordan collector, serious sports memorabilia enthusiast, or vintage basketball card collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smiles From The Past","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50372410999024,"sku":"11-001001K","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/6605\/0288\/files\/IMG_7346.jpg?v=1789161903","url":"https:\/\/smilesfromthepast.com\/products\/rare-michael-jordan-emotion-skybox-trading-card-press-sheet","provider":"Smiles From The Past","version":"1.0","type":"link"}