The biggest superstar to come out of North Carolina is finally getting an honor fit for his stature. Although Michael Jordan‘s legacy is more synonymous with the city of Chicago, the 6x NBA champion grew up in North Carolina. The County Manager Chris Coudriet recently announced plans for the Jordan Museum in NC.
Coudriet said that the county and Jordan’s family have signed a memorandum of understanding, (MOU) which outlines their plans for the next year. Apart from the Chicago Bulls legends, there are a handful of global superstars who can flex a museum based on their journey.
Michael Jordan’s museum is in the works
As per the latest update from the County, the Jordan family has finalized the spot where the museum will be built. Coudriet said, “The county, Cape Fear Development, and the Jordan family have identified the corner of Third Street and Chestnut Street as the ideal location to partner together to build this museum dedicated to telling this incredible story.” Although Jordan is not a stranger to receiving honors, his legacy in Wilmington is restricted to the Cape Fear Museum of History & Science on Market Street only. The official statement for the news states the family’s reason behind this upcoming museum.
The statement read, “This partnership is a next step to further share the family’s journey and guiding values, celebrate the Jordan family’s achievements and continue to inspire and impact Wilmington, North Carolina, and beyond.” With this, Jordan will mark his presence in a way that his reputation deserves and the aim to inspire the next generation will be the greatest outcome of this initiative. However, in the world of sports, MJ is not the only athlete who can boast a museum. From soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo to the NBA’s very own LeBron James, they are a part of this exclusive list as well.
Other global athletes who have their own museum
Athletes lead complicated lives. With constant media attention and millions of admirers across the globe, they have a reputation that can be honored in several ways. Having your own museum is one way to display your accomplishments. Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has several museums spread across the world. The most popular CR7 museum is in his hometown, Madeira, while the newest Ronaldo Museum was recently opened in Saudi Arabia.
King James was recently at a loss for words earlier in November while writing about his new museum in Akron. LeBron said, “This is still so crazy to me that this is happening!!!” The kid from Akron is over the moon following this honor in his hometown. Brazilian soccer legend Pele is also on this elite list. The 3x FIFA World Cup winner’s museum is located in Santos, Brazil.
If given the chance, which athlete’s museum would you like to visit? Are there other star athletes who deserve their own museum? Tell us in the comments below.