Mechanic known as the father of Michael Jordan. In 1993, he was shot to death while he slept in his car, after pulling over on US Highway 74, just south of Lumberton, North Carolina. 

Before Fame

He joined the Air Force and was stationed in San Antonio.

Trivia

He was a life-long basketball and baseball fan.

Family Life

He was married to Deloris Peoples. He was the grandfather of Marcus Jordan

Associated With

He and Earl Woods both had famous sons who were sports icons.