It was always fun to carefully pore over our cards as young collectors back in the early 90’s. Only able to buy the occasional pack here and there meant new cards were few and far between sometimes so my friends and I had to appreciate what we had.
One aspect of this was checking the backgrounds of the photos used in cards - sometimes you’d see a crowd member replicated, sometimes an official was missing a limb and other times you’d see one of your favourite players featured in the background - or shadow - of another players card. These shadow cards were the most exciting finds!
I was reminded of these finds back in 2018 when Panini accidentally included Michael Jordan in the background of an Optic Scottie Pippen and again when the same error occurred with the Rodman Winning Ticket the following year. Due to an exclusive license with Upper Deck, Panini is forbidden to include Jordan’s likeness in any trading card - an issue Topps sorted out with an airbrush that time they erased MJ from a John Starks card.
It turns out I wasn’t alone in my appreciation of Michael Jordan shadow cards and there has been an abundance of chat among collectors in the years since.
Perhaps the overall increase in Michael Jordan cards values we’ve seen the last few years has contributed to the interest in shadow cards. Usually shadow cards are abundant base cards with sub dollar price tags meaning you can put together a nice collection of them for change. This is especially true with stores like Burbank Sports Cards offering millions of cards for sale meaning you can combine postage on any number of base cards.
Finally - due to the nature of aggressive defensive play - there are some fantastic flying action shots including one apparent face slap!
TL;DR - just show me the Jordan shadow cards!
Checklist of Michael Jordan shadow cards featuring MJ in the background.
List of Michael Jordan shadow cards
Here I’ve put together a list of the Michael Jordan shadow cards which I am aware of. I won’t include all of the parallel versions though will mention them.
Hopefully this list continues to grow over time! If you know of any I’ve left out please feel free to contact me and I’ll add them in.
The first Michael Jordan shadow card
The Nuggets’ release in 1985 features Jordan in his rookie season with a cameo on the Elston Turner card.
The first Michael Jordan shadow card featuring Jordan playing in his rookie year for the Chicago Bulls.
Panini Jordan shadow cards
Panini included cameo shots of Jordan in two releases which violated Upper Deck’s exclusive license with him resulting Upper Deck suing Panini. For interest sake I’ve also included the Pippen Leading Performers which uses the same photo as the 2017 Panini Pippen.
Panini reused the same photo as the 1998 Pippen Leading Performers for their Donruss Optic Retro Series Pippen card however neglected to remove Jordan from the background. Due to licensing Upper Deck sued Panini. Available in a range of parallels - shown here in the red version.
Panini dropped the ball on this one as well as the Pippen Retro neglecting to remove Jordan from the background of the Rodman Winning Ticket. Due to licensing Upper Deck sued Panini. Available in a range of parallels - shown here in the Cracked Ice version.
This /99 Game Worn material card features MJ on the back where the serial number appears.
A faint Jordan can be seen in the back court as Pippen heads to the rim for a dunk. This same photo was used by Panini on the 2017 Donruss Retro Pippen card which led to a lawsuit by Upper Deck.
Legitimate Panini Jordan shadow card
Panini released stickers in the 1990s and there’s a legitimate - playing days - Jordan shadow card release by Panini.
Jordan makes it into the background as McDaniel goes on the offensive on his 1992 Panini sticker.
Serious action shots!
There are some fine examples of awesome action on MJ shadow cards which is particularly prevalent in the 1993-94 Topps Stadium Club set.
The Ewing Team MVPs features an amazing action photo of deep etched Ewing flying in for a block of Jordan's lay up.
Are we looking at the aftermath of an accidental slap as Majerle flies to the rim with Jordan aggressively in tow? Also available in the First Day Issue, Members Only and Frequent Flyer Upgrade versions.
One of the most interesting photos used on a Jordan shadow card - up there with the Majerle!
Like the Wilkins Topps card, the TSC card also features Jordan - this time in a great action shot. Also available in the First Day Issue and Members Only versions.
Starks is flying in for a dunk over Grant and Jordan in this famous photo - when reused in a later product Topps edited out Jordan. Also available in the First Day Issue, Members Only and Master Photo versions.
Possibly the greatest use of action photography on a basketball card - Ewing takes a huge rebound with flying Bulls colliding behind. Also available in the First Day Issue, Members Only, NBA Finals, Division Winner and Master Photo versions.
An awesome action photo as Mutombo takes to ball through a clash of Bulls.
What a photo! Jordan is seen in the backcourt as Pippen slams home two points.
Kobe Bryant is flying in for a dunk after Jordan misses the block attempt. Shown here in the /61 Classic '61 version and also available as the base card and Vintage '61 parallel.
Jordan wearing jersey number 45 on shadow cards
Upon returning to the NBA after his #23 jersey had been retired Jordan wore #45. This made its way into a couple of shadow cards.
He's back and wearing number 45 making an appearance on the Grant Hill Fun Facts card number 173. Also available in the Player's Club and Player's Club Platinum versions.
Jordan - wearing the #45 jersey - is guarding the Dell Curry in this nicely designed Skybox base card number 12.
Jordan wearing jersey number 12
Probably the most well-known Jordan shadow card is the Sam Vincent card featuring Jordan wearing jersey number 12 after his #23 jersey was stolen from the locker room pre-game.
Jordan wearing the number 12 jersey after his was stolen pre-game Feb 14 1990.
Jordan vs Johnson
Match-ups between Jordan and Magic Johnson are readily available featuring the one and only MJ shadow card auto.
It's not until 2004 that we at last see an autograph Jordan shadow card - and what better than Magic Johnson! This is certainly one of the best Michael Jordan shadow cards.
Jordan guards Magic Johnson on card number 10 of the NBA Finals 1991 Tuff Stuff Jr set.
Jordan guards Magic Johnson on card number 14 of the NBA Finals 1991 Tuff Stuff Jr set.
NBA Finals MJ vs MJ on card number 17 of the 1991 Tuff Stuff Jr set.
Magic breaks free of Jordan's defense on card number 18 of the 1991 Tuff Stuff Jr set.
Part of a 30 card redemption set focussing mainly on traded players - we do get to see a Magic with both Jordan and Rodman card as card number T1 however. Also available in the Player's Club and Player's Club Platinum versions.
Jordan + Magic + Rodman - nice.
Jordan is shown in shadow on the back of #51 Magic Johnson's SP Championship card. Magic's return pleased the Lakers fans here!
Other player’s rookie cards
Some player’s rookie cards feature Jordan making a cameo - here I’ll also feature rookie year inserts.
A glimpse of Jordan's left shoulder makes it onto Horace Grant's Fleer rookie card.
An unfortunately timed photo of Stacey King features Jordan in the background for 90-91 Fleer's release. This card is also available in a misprint version missing the black line on the back.
Jordan vs Baby Jordan is featured on Harold Miner's Fleer Ultra rookie card.
The entire Bulls team looks on as there's no stopping Todd Day's slam here.
A very nice use of deep etched photography features Jordan defending Gugliotta on the 1993 insert.
Jordan shadow inserts
Along with inserts mentioned above there are a range of nice inserts featuring Jordan making a cameo appearance. Of course, don’t forget about the abundance of Jordan parallel shadow cards including gold cards, refractors, members only and first day issue releases.
Nance gets a second 1992 Upper Deck Jordan shadow card in his 15000 Point Club insert.
Just a glimpse of Jordan is caught on the Charles Barkley Rebound King insert from 1993.
Barkley has driven to the rim amongst the Bulls' defense on this nice insert featuring a bright foil addition.
Jordan features alongside Jerry Stackhouse on the Stackhouse's Scrapbook Metal insert number S7.
The NBA's greatest rebounder task a rebound with Jordan backing up on this heavily foiled card. Also available in the gold parallel version.
A very uniquely designed insert by Hoops for their 1996 set featuring Jordan and Kukoč looking on as chief rebounder Rodman does his work.
This is certainly a hypnotizing design featuring one of the most interesting uses of photo manipulation of Jordan on a trading card.
This insert certainly lives up to its name - Mourning flies to the rim over Jordan in a fantastic action shot.
One of the nicest Michael Jordan shadow cards is the Metal Universe Hardaway Titanium. It features crystal clear acetate stock, a very nice die-cut, a touch of foil and two of the games greatest on one rare insert.
This nice Rodman insert features his usual ferocity toward taking the rebound while Jordan backs up.
One of the trickiest Jordan shadow cards to find for sale is the very nicely designed Skybox Thunder Kerry Kittles Lift Off insert.
Jordan makes an appearance defending Richmond on his 1997 You Crash the Game insert numbered C23A.
Jordan - as a member of the Washington Wizards - is defending Carter.
Headed off court we see Jordan in the background of Clyde The Glide Drexler's Memorable Moments insert card.
The 95-96 SP Die-Cut All-Star insert for Clyde Drexler features Jordan as a member of the East All-Star team.
Willis' massive dunk on this very nice etched foil insert features Jordan below the rim.
The Follow Your Dreams Kevin Johnson Assists Leader card from 94 Upper Deck's release features Jordan attempting a block as Johnson heads to the rim.
As usual a very nicely designed card and die-cut from Skybox. The Hardaway Close-Ups shows Jordan looking on as Hardaway lays it up.
A fantastic die-cut and etched foil card - we see MJ, etched in foil, looking on as Payton heads to the rim.
Star Co releases
Some 90’s unlicensed Michael Jordan Star Co cards releases featured Jordan shadow cards - pity there were none in the NBA licensed 80’s sets.
Jordan is defending one of his key court foes in the foreground of Star Co's 1990 Gold Isiah Thomas set.
Wilkins flying up for the bucket with Jordan in the background of the key in the 1990 Star Co Wilkins Slam set.
An error card - depicting Charles Barkley in place of Harold Miner - features Jordan in the background as Grant defends.
McDaniel's Star Co Personal Data card features Jordan looking to defend McDaniel's move to the rim.
Nice base cards
Some base cards come from early and other notable releases such as rare team sets. Here’s a look at Jordan shadow card featured in these sets.
One of four times Jordan makes it onto one of the Entenmann's bakery sets cards.
Jordan makes an appearance on both Scottie Pippen cards of the Entenmann's bakery sets.
The 1989 Equal set features Jordan in the background of the Nealy card as he goes up in defense. Nealy was the previous owner of the 45 jersey as worn by Jordan upon his return to the NBA after his jersey was originally retired.
The Jordan Cao Muflon card might be out of reach for many - if you can even find one - so maybe Jordan featured in the back court of Kenny Smith's Cao Muflon would be an option.
Jordan features defending Terry Porter on the 1991 Franz bread company's Portland Trailblazers release.
Franz feature another Jordan shadow card as part of their Portland Trailblazers set with this interesting defense from Jerome Kersey.
A cool top down view of the rim giving us a bird's eye view of the Bulls vs Blazers vying for the ball.
Jordan confers with coach Phil Jackson on card number 18 of the 1991 Tuff Stuff Jr set.
Card number 23 of the 1991 Tuff Stuff Jr set seems like it should actually be a Jordan card with Cliff in the background.
Basketball royalty on a card with number 24 of the 1991 Tuff Stuff Jr: Vlade Divac, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Magic Johnson.
Cards featuring a Jordan shadow on the back
Don’t forget to check the back! Here’s some cards featuring Jordan shadowing on the back of the card.
Jordan features on the back of Upper Deck's inaugural BJ Armstrong card #184.
The back of the Bird card features Jordan as well as Drexler, Magic and Stockton.
The back of the Robinson card features Jordan on the USA bench along with Ewing, Pippen and Malone.
The back of John Starks' 1992 Upper Deck card features just a glimpse: Jordan's left leg and hand.
The back of Stacey King's 1992 Upper Deck card features Jordan watching King lay up to the rim.
Usually on-court foes, Jordan and Ewing share a smiling celebration on the back of the Ewing All-Star card number 429.
The back of the Hersey Hawkins Upper Deck McDonald's release card number P30 features Jordan looking on as Hawkins lays up.
The back of Cartwright's 1993 Upper Deck card number 155 includes Jordan.
Shaq Talk #6 features Jordan on the back as Shaquille O'Neal describes him as the most explosive scorer he's seen.
Jordan is shown in shadow on the back of #51 Magic Johnson's SP Championship card. Magic's return pleased the Lakers fans here!
The back of #75 of 95-96 SP Championship shows Jordan heading up for a block attempt on Hardaway's jump shot.
The back of the Brent Barry 96-97 Upper Deck card features Jordan ready for action as Pippen defends Barry.
Wilkins and Jordan are seen in a post-match hug on the back of Wilkins' Aerial Artists UD3 subset card.
We see Jordan in the background on the back of this card where Majerle is featured in 92-93 for the Phoenix Suns.
On the back of the #187 Upper Deck Travis Knight card we see Jordan looking on as Longley eyeballs the ball during Knight's drive to the rim.
The back of Randy Brown's #195 Upper Deck card shows Jordan on court as the Bulls face the Supersonics.
The back of the #355 Upper Deck Supersonics card shows Jordan defending as McMillan pushes toward the three-point line.
The back of the Kerry Kittles Smooth insert from 98-99 Skybox includes a small inset photo showing Kittles driving forward as Jordan defends.
This /99 Game Worn material card features MJ on the back where the serial number appears.
Sets where Jordan makes no appearance other than a shadow card
Along with the Panini, team, special and insert sets mentioned above there is one shadow card which is Jordan’s only appearance within the release.
Upper Deck Special Edition foil coated 1994 Bill Cartwright insert shows Jordan in the back court - an important card as this is the only appearance Jordan makes in the 1994 Upper Deck Special Edition 180 card set. Also available in the gold parallel version.
Unfortunately timed photos
Usually a player’s photo is carefully selected to be a well taken photo of the subject. However, when checking the backgrounds for shadow cards, you can sometimes find some unfortunately timed photos of other players. The best example of this is one already mentioned - the 93-94 Topps Stadium Club Dan Majerle.
An example of some great action photography!
An unfortunately timed photo of Jordan is featured alongside Smith on card number 228 of the 1993 Hoops set. Also available in the 5th Anniversary Gold parallel.
Not the greatest timed photo for MJ as Payton belts the ball across the court helping the Sonics beat Chicago in 1997.
Michael Jordan Washington Wizards shadow cards
In his short time playing in the Wizards Jordan made it onto a handful of cards as a shadow.
Jordan - as a member of the Washington Wizards - is defending Carter.
Jackson is flying to the rim with Jordan following up in tow.
One of only a handful of Jordan shadow cards featuring MJ playing for the Washington Wizards.
Jordan is clearly in shot playing for the Wizards as teammate Kwame Brown takes the rebound.
Jordan is seen among Wizards teammates as Smith head toward the rim for a layup.
All-Star background cards
Playing in the All-Star teams gave manufacturers plenty of opportunity for Jordan cards and this easily flowed into Jordan shadow cards including the Ewing back of card mentioned above.
Both Jordan and Ewing defending David Robinson on the 1991 Upper Desk Robinson All-Star card.
Just a glimpse in the far background of Jordan on East All-Star team mate Charles Barkley's card.
Looking on as Shaq heads to the rim is Jordan.
Jordan looks on from beyond the 3 point line as the Mailman delivers.
Jordan follows up Drexler as high flies to the rim on the All-Star card number 438.
Along with Jordan we see Ewing, Thomas and Olajuwon on the Majerle on the All-Star card number 442.
Jordan, O'Neal and Thomas look on as Drexler heads up for the dunk. Also available in the 5th Anniversary Gold parallel.
A nice All-Star photo of Malone dunking features a Jordan cameo on this card. Also available in refractor parallel.
Usually on-court foes, Jordan and Ewing share a smiling celebration on the back of the Ewing All-Star card number 429.
A fantastic All-Star Game action photo is used on the #186 UD Choice Year in Review card. As Bryant heads in for an aggressive drive we see Mutombo attempting a block with Jordan in the background.
Collegiate Collection shadow cards
The 1989 and 1990 Coca Cola Collegiate Collection sets include several MJ shadow card - a nice addition considering these photos were taken in his college days.
The future Hall of Famer James Worthy may be sharing his 89-90 UNC card with MJ - what do you think?
Fantastic action photo of Black headed to the rim with MJ ready to pounce should a rebound be on offer.
Another great college action shot - MJ can be seen alongside Doherty.
McQueen heads up to attempt a block on Jordan's shot.
Excellent action photo of Perkins with MJ seen below the rim.
Doherty has Jordan feature in the background of two of his UNC cards - this being the second.
Alongside other superstar players
Jordan featured in the background of other top players - especially those you PC - are very nice additions to your collection. These are in addition to those already mentioned above.
Pocket Schedules are nice pieces and this one for the Boston Celtics doesn't disappoint with an excellent choice of photo. Bird v 3x Bulls.
The 91-92 Fleer Joe Dumars card is also available in Tony's Pizza (#S100) and Fleer Wheaties (#15) versions.
Jordan is spotted in the bokeh as Joe Dumars prepares for a free throw on his TSC base card. Also available in the Members Only parallel version.
Dumars' second 92-93 Jordan shadow card sees him headed to the rim as Jordan comes in for aggressive defense.
Skybox's deep etched player styles for 1991 feature both Jordan and Pippen defending Divac on the 'Great Moments From The NBA Finals' card.
Just a glimpse in the far background of Jordan on East All-Star team mate Charles Barkley's card.
Jordan features flying behind Barkley on the Upper Deck inaugural Charles Barkley card #345.
Just a glimpse of Jordan is caught on the Charles Barkley Rebound King insert from 1993.
Barkley has driven to the rim amongst the Bulls' defense on this nice insert featuring a bright foil addition.
Both Jordan and Ewing defending David Robinson on the 1991 Upper Desk Robinson All-Star card.
The 1996 Topps set with its Chrome and Refractor parallel is one of the nicest base sets around - here is the David Robinson (shown as the Topps Chrome version) featuring a battle under the rim with Jordan.
Usually on-court foes, Jordan and Ewing share a smiling celebration on the back of the Ewing All-Star card number 429.
The Ewing Team MVPs features an amazing action photo of deep etched Ewing flying in for a block of Jordan's lay up.
Possibly the greatest use of action photography on a basketball card - Ewing takes a huge rebound with flying Bulls colliding behind. Also available in the First Day Issue, Members Only, NBA Finals, Division Winner and Master Photo versions.
Jordan is seen to the bottom right of this Patrick Ewing insert.
Jordan is headed to the basket with O'Neal attempting a block on the USA Upper Deck release for 1994.
Looking on as Shaq heads to the rim is Jordan.
Shaq gives us a massive slam on this Upper Deck card number 95.
Shaq Talk #6 features Jordan on the back as Shaquille O'Neal describes him as the most explosive scorer he's seen.
He's back and wearing number 45 making an appearance on the Grant Hill Fun Facts card number 173. Also available in the Player's Club and Player's Club Platinum versions.
A very uniquely designed insert by Hoops for their 1996 set featuring Jordan and Kukoč looking on as chief rebounder Rodman does his work.
Another from this popular set with its Chrome and Refractor parallel options features Rodman flying to a rebound with Jordan looking on. Shown here is the amazing refractor version.
Rodman takes the rebound as Jordan looks on.
More great use of action photography on the 1996 Collector's Choice set gives us Rodman taking a huge rebound with Jordan in the background.
MJ is seen seated in the background as the Bulls psych up for the start of game six of the 1997 NBA finals.
The Rodman panel of the #M14 96-97 Collector's Choice Mini Panels gives us a nice Jordan shadow - the same image is used on #B2. Other panels feature Barkley and Malone. Also available in gold parallel.
The Rodman panel of the #B2 96-97 Collector's Choice Mini Panels gives us a nice Jordan shadow - the same image is used on #M14. Other panels feature Kukoc and Pippen. Shown here in the gold parallel version.
Rodman takes the rebound as Jordan prepares to get on the attack.
This nice Rodman insert features his usual ferocity toward taking the rebound while Jordan backs up.
Jordan begins a full sprint to get on the offensive as Rodman takes the ball. Also available in stunning Rubies parallel.
Rodman is doing what he does best - taking the rebound while Jordan can be seen just behind. Also available as the /61 Classic '61 parallel.
Rodman takes the rebound with Jordan seen in the background. Shown here in the stunning PMG /50 parallel.
It's not until 2004 that we at last see an autograph Jordan shadow card - and what better than Magic Johnson! This is certainly one of the best Michael Jordan shadow cards.
This insert from 92-93 UD features Jordan in the background as Clyde Drexler glides to the rim.
The 95-96 SP Die-Cut All-Star insert for Clyde Drexler features Jordan as a member of the East All-Star team.
Hakeem The Dream Olajuwon alongside shadows of Longley, Harper and Jordan. Nice.
Kemp flies to the rim as Jordan and Rodman look on.
Richmond makes his way through the Bulls' defense toward the rim.
Jordan is seen along side Richmond as he goes up for a shot on Game Dated card number 109.
A fantasctic lenticular card giving an animated effect as you tilt the field of view - Jordan is in shadow defending Richmond. The card is also numbered #23.
Jordan floats as Iverson flies to the rim with a layup.
A very uniquely designed card by Skybox Thunder featuring folded cardboard and lenses for viewing the background image where Jordan can be seen in shadow.
This insert certainly lives up to its name - Mourning flies to the rim over Jordan in a fantastic action shot.
One of the nicest Michael Jordan shadow cards is the Metal Universe Hardaway Titanium. It features crystal clear acetate stock, a very nice die-cut, a touch of foil and two of the games greatest on one rare insert.
As usual a very nicely designed card and die-cut from Skybox. The Hardaway Close-Ups shows Jordan looking on as Hardaway lays it up.
The back of #75 of 95-96 SP Championship shows Jordan heading up for a block attempt on Hardaway's jump shot.
A couple of Jordan shadow cards make it into the 1996 Upper Deck Penny Metal sets.
Jordan looks on from beyond the 3 point line as the Mailman delivers.
Malone is on his way to the rim having broken through the Bulls' defenses. On review this may not be a Jordan shadow card - that does look like Ron Harper alongside Pippen and Rodman.
A nice All-Star photo of Malone dunking features a Jordan cameo on this card. Also available in refractor parallel.
Jordan is shown in the grayscale foil background as Malone heads to the rim - hard to see on some scans.
Kobe Bryant is flying in for a dunk after Jordan misses the block attempt. Shown here in the /61 Classic '61 version and also available as the base card and Vintage '61 parallel.
A fantastic All-Star Game action photo is used on the #186 UD Choice Year in Review card. As Bryant heads in for an aggressive drive we see Mutombo attempting a block with Jordan in the background.
Miller goes high for a block against Jordan's offense. Also available in stunning Rubies parallel.
Miller has made it past Jordan and Pippen on an aggressive push toward the rim on this Jordan shadow card.
Longley is completing a dunk with Jordan seen in the back court. Also available in the Chrome parallel.
A very cool Jordan shadow card where we see MJ featured as part of the etched foil behind Longley. Luc also gets his jersey number as the card number.
Longley is onto this huge rebound with Jordan shown in the background.
Kidd heads in for the lay up among the Bulls' defense.
Jordan is seen to Grant's right - behind the basketball motif - as Pippen flies in for a dunk with Rodman ready to pounce on any rebound. Also available in stunning refractor and atomic refractor parallels.
Jordan is clearly seen in the background of this Scottie Pippen card by Topps Stadium Club.
Pippen makes an offensive run toward the basket past Jordan in this well respected /5400 insert. Available in the /2700 Radiance parallel as shown here.
Not the greatest timed photo for MJ as Payton belts the ball across the court helping the Sonics beat Chicago in 1997.
A fantastic die-cut and etched foil card - we see MJ, etched in foil, looking on as Payton heads to the rim.
Wilkins flying up for the bucket with Jordan in the background of the key in the 1990 Star Co Wilkins Slam set.
Wilkins and Jordan are seen in a post-match hug on the back of Wilkins' Aerial Artists UD3 subset card.
John Stockton's #142 UD Choice card features Stockton headed to the rim with Jordan slightly behind.
Stockton has passed Jordan and Kerr on his way to the rim is this excellent action photo.
Just a glimpse of Jordan is seen in the back as Howard pushes hard toward the rim.
Michael Jordan baseball shadow cards
Even baseball cards get some attention when it comes to Jordan shadow cards.
As an aside any Michael Jordan baseball card makes a nice addition to your collection - and there are plenty to add!
The 1996 Collector's Choice Baseball Robin Ventura #505 card shows Ventura in conversation with Jordan.
The rest of the general Jordan shadow base cards
To round out the checklist we have the remaining base cards featuring a Jordan shadow - these are all readily available especially from online stores like Burbank Sports Cards which I’ve found offers always exceptional service and huge range.
Michael Jordan defending Rony Seikaly - there's a bit to this card: Rony is named Ron on the front, there's a version missing Heat flames above the rim and a version missing the black line on the back of the card.
Jordan is seen in the background as Scott takes a shot.
A sneaker, the letters 'Bu' and number 2 is all we see but we know its MJ.
Pippen and Paxson on the defensive as Long drives to the basket with Jordan in the background.
Roberts is headed for the rim with Jordan in tow.
Jordan features as part of the Drazen Petrovic side of the 1992-93 Hoops 3 point league leaders card.
Jordan looks on as team mate Bill Cartwright defends Patrick Ewing on his 1992-93 Topps card. Also available in the Topps Gold parallel version and the Rust-Oleum Chicago Bulls release.
The 1992-93 Topps Brian Shaw rookie card features Jordan on the offensive. Also available in the Topps Gold parallel version.
Shown here in the Members Only parallel, the Ledell Eackles #37 features an excellent action shot of Eackles going up against Pippen with MJ in the background.
MJ is seen in the back court as King heads up for the basket. Also available in Members Only parallel.
Jordan is on the defensive attack bolting down the court after Greg Grant. Also available in the Members Only parallel version.
Campbell flies to the rim as Jordan and Pippen attempt a block.
Brian Shaw gets a third Jordan shadow card in 1992 - this time Pippen is attempting a block as Jordan looks on from the key.
Laimbeer takes a rebound while Jordan looks on to defend the next move.
Dumars' second 92-93 Jordan shadow card sees him headed to the rim as Jordan comes in for aggressive defense.
There sure was an abundance of Jordan shadow cards in the 92-93 Upper Deck release - here is Danny Manning's card featuring Jordan in the background.
Jordan is seen far in the back court of the 1992 Upper Deck Randy Breuer card.
Jordan defends Scott on the Upper Deck McDonald's release card number OR8.
A Suns team card featuring Jordan, Pippen and Grant in the background as Johnson lays up.
Jordan prepares to get on the offense as Cartwright takes the rebound.
Jordan looks to have missed the ball in his defense of Nick Anderson.
Nance drives up to the basket with two Chicago Bulls headed in for the block.
Starks flies over Pippen as Jordan looks on in the background.
Jordan is seen far in the back court as Barkley looks to block Grant's dunk. Also available in the 5th Anniversary Gold parallel.
Just a glimpse of a left leg and right sneaker here on ex-team mate Oakley's Skybox #128 card.
Aggressive play by both Jordan and Johnson are featured on this subset card from Skybox in 1993.
A great action shot featuring Jordan and ex-team mate Charles Oakley. Also available in the Topps Gold parallel version.
Just Jordan's left arm makes an appearance on the Wilkins 1993 Topps card number 62. Also available in the Topps Gold parallel version.
Nance makes another appears on the Jordan shadow card list with his 1993 Topps card number 74. Also available in the Topps Gold parallel version.
Jordan is seen far back court on the Paxson TSC card number 92. Also available in the First Day Issue and Members Only versions.
Sent to dealers in anticipation of a new release that did not eventuate, the Paxson Topps NPD promo card features the same photo used by Stadium Club on the 1993 Paxson base card. Its hard to tell here but that is Jordan on the left side in the back court.
The always aggressive 'Enforcer' Oakley drives through past team mate Jordan to the rim.
McIlvaine attempts to block Jordan on his 1996 Collector's Choice card number 334.
A nicely caught fast action shot featuring Jordan defending a Maxwell sprint toward the key.
Awesome action photography of Jordan flying in defending Russell is used on this already nicely designed and popular set.
Mitch Richmond's Finest Maestro Bronze card number 91 features a break through Jordan's defense - also available as a refractor version (shown here).
Rice goes for a shot with Jordan leaping to defense.
Lang reaches in to defend Jordan's shot.
A backboard's eye view of Curry flying to the rim with the Bulls in the background.
A great view of Anderson flying toward the rim with Jordan in the background.
Jordan is just barely visible in the background of the 1997 Fleer Ron Harper card number 151.
Douglas passes with Jordan in the background of his 1997 Fleer Ultra card number 10.
Recasner is defending Jordan as he keeps the ball well out of reach in card number 178 of the 1997 Fleer Ultra set.
Jordan features clearly on the full Bulls designed Parish card as the team mates pass between themselves.
One of the trickiest Jordan shadow cards to find for sale is the very nicely designed Skybox Thunder Kerry Kittles Lift Off insert.
Jordan races down the court in defense of Robinson's fast paced attack.
The Bulls have resigned themselves to Jackson's two points on the 1997 Upper Deck card number 51.
Gill makes his way through Jordan and Longley's defense on his way to the basket on Game Dated card number 79.
The SPx die-cut and hologram is very nice and here the Walker card features a cameo from Michael Jordan.
Jordan makes a cameo appearance on two 1997 SPx cards - this time among the foil background as Marbury files into action.
Gill has both Pippen and Jordan to contend with on his way to the rim for this lay up.
Jordan is seen in the foreground as Harper takes his shot.
Grant has made his way through the defense and is headed to the rim with Jordan seen in the background.
Mercer is flying in for a layup past Jordan on the 1998 Upper Deck Hardcourt card. Shown here in the /500 Home Court Advantage Plus parallel version.
The foil on this nice card makes it hard to see but Jordan is shown in the background in the afteramath of a block attempt on Todd Day's drive to the rim.
Jordan gets a foreground shadown apperance on the 95-96 SP Malik Sealy card. Perhaps photographed in the same game as card #62 Loy Vaught.
Loy Vaught has made it through the Bulls' defences to reach the rim - Jordan is seen post block attempt in the background. Perhaps photographed in the same game as card #61 Malik Sealy.
Dino Radja's #8 SP Championship card features two Jordan shadow images as well as both Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen.
Mayberry drives to the rim as Jordan attempts an aggressive block.
Dennis Scott's #77 95-96 SP Championship card features two shadow images of Jordan.
Jordan is seen down the back court as Jones heads in for a dunk.
A fantastic wide angle shot behind the glass shows us Burrough's layup attempt with MJ ready at the three-point line.
Jordan is backcourt as Vaught lays up.
Davis is headed to the rim with Longley in defence - MJ and Rodman are seen in the background.
Jordan is seen in the background as Duane Ferrell 'goes to the rack for two points'.
MJ is flying past Strickland as he heads to the rim with Kukoc the last line of Bulls defence.
Both Jordan and Reggie Miller are pictured looking on as Rose heads in for a lay up.
Anderson takes a jump shot as Jordan looks on.
Jordan is shown in the grayscale foil background as Murray heads to the rim - you can't see it in this scan here but Jordan is there.
Blaylock has thrown the pass as Jordan puts on the pressure as shown on this cool die-cut card from SPx.
Jordan, Rodman, Harper and Longley surround Baker as he heads to the rim on his #131 Topps Stadium Club card.
Is that Jordan in the back court as Caffey heads to the rim?
Jordan is at the free-throw line and Longley looks on while Majerle heads to the rim for two points.
We see Jordan behind Divac's push to the rim on the refractor parallel of this card as shown here.
Kittles takes the rebound and looks to move the ball with Jordan in the background on his #72 Fleer Tradition card. Shown here in the base version and available also as the Vintage '61 and /61 Classic '61 parallel.
Jordan is headed up for a block as Smith shoots - shown here in stunning Rubies parallel. Jordan is more visible on the base card.
Jordan is heading up to attempt a block on Allen's shot. Shown here in the Radiance /5000 parallel and available in a range of other parallels.
Houston shoots before Jordan makes it to the block. Shown here in the Spectrum Extreme 1/1 parallel and available in a range of other parallels.
Jordan makes the foreground on the SPx Finite Kukoc card. Shown here in the Radiance /5000 parallel and available in a range of other parallels.
Well in the backcourt we can see Jordan on this Ron Mercer card from SPx - available in /1130 and /3390 (shown here).
Just a glimpse of Jordan can be seen in the background of the #22 Scott Burrell UD Choice card.
Vitaly Potapenko's #28 UD Choice card features Jordan looking on as Longley goes in for the block.
A fantastic action shot around the rim as Gill flies upward.
Jordan is seen in shadow as Fuller takes part in a contest for the ball under the rim.
Jordan is seen far back court and Brown and Kidd head up toward the rim.
The #59 Upper Deck Encore Horace Grant card features Jordan in shadow as Grant makes an aggressive play toward the rim.
Jordan and Kerr embrace after winning the 1997 NBA Championship.
MJ looks on over Grant's shoulder as he heads toward the rim for a layup.