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The 1981 High School McDonald's All-American Game was the fourth annual event showcasing the top high school basketball | The '''''1981 High School McDonald's All-American Game''''' was the fourth annual ''McDonald's All-American Game ''event showcasing the top high school basketball talents in the United States. Held on April 11th, 1981, at the Levitt Arena in Wichita, Kansas, this game featured college and NBA stars competing in basketball. | ||
The | ==Content== | ||
There were two teams divided in separate coasts, the East coast and the West coast. The East team defeated the West team with a score of 96-95 in a thrilling match. Adrian Branch, who later played for the University of Maryland and had a stint in the NBA, was named the MVP of the game. Notable players in the game included future NBA stars Patrick Ewing and Michael Jordan. Ewing, known for his dominant presence as a center, went on to have a Hall of Fame career with the New York Knicks, while Jordan, who only scored 11 points in the game, became one of the greatest basketball players of all time with the Chicago Bulls. | |||
The | The game was a close contest throughout, with both teams displaying a high level of skill and athleticism. The ''McDonald's All-American Game'' has continued to be a significant event for high school basketball, often serving as a predictor for future basketball stardom. | ||
==Availability== | |||
The only known footage of the ''1981 High School McDonald's All-American Game'' is from a 1983-04 ESPN Program called "College Player Of the Year". The program listed the candidates for ESPN's first annual (1983-04) "College Player Of The Year" where it listed the best college basketball players at the time and gave each player a backstory. The footage of the ''1981 High School McDonald's All-American Game'' starts at 22:45 when they show Michael Jordan playing in the game. Their is also another video uploaded on YouTube by "Elite Ball Knowledge" Showing an extra clip of him blocking a dunk which was not shown in ESPNS "College Player Of the Year"(see in Video tab below). | |||
[[File:3211621250 7f67c731b2 b.jpg|thumb|Michael Jordan receiving his jersey]] | |||
===Michael Jordan=== | |||
In the 1981 McDonald's All-American Game, Michael Jordan, playing for the East team, scored 11 points. Although he did not win the MVP award, his performance was notable. Jordan showcased his scoring ability and athleticism, contributing effectively to the East team's effort. His game was marked by strong offensive plays and glimpses of the exceptional talent that would later define his legendary NBA career. The game provided an early opportunity for Jordan to demonstrate his potential, which he would fully act on in the professional league, where he would be eventually considered as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
===Images=== | |||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200px"> | |||
Michael Jordan Dunking In Jersey.jpg|thumb|Michael Jordan Dunking In Jersey | |||
Jordan.jpg|thumb|Michael Jordan Dunking In Jersey | |||
Dg2vv3t-9e389c42-73b1-41d3-8a2e-642c6f5844f9.jpg|Michael Jordan In jersey. | |||
53292292 1713805612052574 4057315932194734080 n.jpg|thumb|Michael Jordan and Lebron James In Jersey | |||
MJ.jpg|thumb|Michael Jordan In Jersey | |||
3211622040 862884aa41 b.jpg|thumb|1981 McDonald's All-American Team | |||
29177604 1081943701961332 9072570044260548608 n.jpg|1981 McDonald's All-American Team (East) | |||
Ericturner.jpg|Eric Turner in jersey. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Videos=== | |||
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|description1 =1983-04 "College Basketball Player of the Year" ESPN (footage starts at 22:45 - 23:03) | |||
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|description1 =Extra Clip Of Michael Blocking A Dunk And Interview (extra clips start at 0:06 - 0:22) | |||
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==External Links== | |||
*[https://basketball-reference.com/awards/mcdonalds.html "McDonald's All-American Game History" on Basketball Reference.] | |||
*[https://www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com/aag/en-us/history.html The McDonald's All-American Game: A History of the Greatest High School Basketball Game".] | |||
[[Category:Lost recordings of sports events]] | [[Category:Lost recordings of sports events]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:24, 1 September 2024
The 1981 High School McDonald's All-American Game was the fourth annual McDonald's All-American Game event showcasing the top high school basketball talents in the United States. Held on April 11th, 1981, at the Levitt Arena in Wichita, Kansas, this game featured college and NBA stars competing in basketball.
Content
There were two teams divided in separate coasts, the East coast and the West coast. The East team defeated the West team with a score of 96-95 in a thrilling match. Adrian Branch, who later played for the University of Maryland and had a stint in the NBA, was named the MVP of the game. Notable players in the game included future NBA stars Patrick Ewing and Michael Jordan. Ewing, known for his dominant presence as a center, went on to have a Hall of Fame career with the New York Knicks, while Jordan, who only scored 11 points in the game, became one of the greatest basketball players of all time with the Chicago Bulls.
The game was a close contest throughout, with both teams displaying a high level of skill and athleticism. The McDonald's All-American Game has continued to be a significant event for high school basketball, often serving as a predictor for future basketball stardom.
Availability
The only known footage of the 1981 High School McDonald's All-American Game is from a 1983-04 ESPN Program called "College Player Of the Year". The program listed the candidates for ESPN's first annual (1983-04) "College Player Of The Year" where it listed the best college basketball players at the time and gave each player a backstory. The footage of the 1981 High School McDonald's All-American Game starts at 22:45 when they show Michael Jordan playing in the game. Their is also another video uploaded on YouTube by "Elite Ball Knowledge" Showing an extra clip of him blocking a dunk which was not shown in ESPNS "College Player Of the Year"(see in Video tab below).
Michael Jordan
In the 1981 McDonald's All-American Game, Michael Jordan, playing for the East team, scored 11 points. Although he did not win the MVP award, his performance was notable. Jordan showcased his scoring ability and athleticism, contributing effectively to the East team's effort. His game was marked by strong offensive plays and glimpses of the exceptional talent that would later define his legendary NBA career. The game provided an early opportunity for Jordan to demonstrate his potential, which he would fully act on in the professional league, where he would be eventually considered as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.