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Michael Jordan shadow cards - a visual guide

Sometimes known as cameo cards, Jordan shadow cards feature a photo where MJ can be seen in the background - fun to collect and mostly readily available to buy online.
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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.

85 Nuggets Police Wendy's Elston Turner Jordan shadow card
85 Nuggets Police Wendy's Elston Turner Jordan shadow 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.

17-18 Scottie Pippen Retro Series Jordan shadow card
17-18 Scottie Pippen Retro Series Jordan shadow card
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.
18-19 Dennis Rodman Winning Ticket Jordan shadow card
18-19 Dennis Rodman Winning Ticket Jordan shadow card
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.
10-11 Panini Elite Black Box Dennis Scott Jordan shadow card
10-11 Panini Elite Black Box Dennis Scott Jordan shadow card
This /99 Game Worn material card features MJ on the back where the serial number appears.
98-99 Scottie Pippen Leading Performers Jordan shadow card
98-99 Scottie Pippen Leading Performers Jordan shadow card
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.

92-93 Panini Stickers Xavier McDaniel Jordan shadow card
92-93 Panini Stickers Xavier McDaniel Jordan shadow card
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.

92-93 Patrick Ewing Team MVPs Jordan shadow card
92-93 Patrick Ewing Team MVPs Jordan shadow card
The Ewing Team MVPs features an amazing action photo of deep etched Ewing flying in for a block of Jordan's lay up.
93-94 Topps Stadium Club Dan Majerle Frequent Flyers Jordan shadow card
93-94 Topps Stadium Club Dan Majerle Frequent Flyers Jordan shadow card
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.
92-93 Skybox Clyde Drexler Blazers NBA Finals Jordan shadow card
92-93 Skybox Clyde Drexler Blazers NBA Finals Jordan shadow card
One of the most interesting photos used on a Jordan shadow card - up there with the Majerle!
93-94 Topps Stadium Club Gerald Wilkins Jordan shadow card
93-94 Topps Stadium Club Gerald Wilkins Jordan shadow card
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.
93-94 Topps Stadium Club John Starks Jordan shadow card
93-94 Topps Stadium Club John Starks Jordan shadow card
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.
93-94 Topps Stadium Club Patrick Ewing Jordan shadow card
93-94 Topps Stadium Club Patrick Ewing Jordan shadow card
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.
97-98 Collector's Choice Dikembe Mutombo Jordan shadow card
97-98 Collector's Choice Dikembe Mutombo Jordan shadow card
An awesome action photo as Mutombo takes to ball through a clash of Bulls.
97-98 Topps Stadium Club Scottie Pippen Jordan shadow card
97-98 Topps Stadium Club Scottie Pippen Jordan shadow card
What a photo! Jordan is seen in the backcourt as Pippen slams home two points.
98-99 Fleer Tradition Kobe Bryant Jordan shadow card
98-99 Fleer Tradition Kobe Bryant Jordan shadow card
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.

95-96 Collector's Choice Grant Hill Fun Facts Jordan shadow card
95-96 Collector's Choice Grant Hill Fun Facts Jordan shadow card
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.
95-96 Skybox Dell Curry Jordan shadow card
95-96 Skybox Dell Curry Jordan shadow card
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.

90-91 Hoops Sam Vincent - Jordan wearing number 12 jersey shadow card
90-91 Hoops Sam Vincent - Jordan wearing number 12 jersey shadow card
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.

04-05 Magic Johnson Ultimate Signatures Jordan shadow card
04-05 Magic Johnson Ultimate Signatures Jordan shadow card
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.
91 Tuff Stuff Jr NBA Finals Magic Johnson #10 Jordan shadow card
91 Tuff Stuff Jr NBA Finals Magic Johnson #10 Jordan shadow card
Jordan guards Magic Johnson on card number 10 of the NBA Finals 1991 Tuff Stuff Jr set.
91 Tuff Stuff Jr NBA Finals Magic Johnson #14 Jordan shadow card
91 Tuff Stuff Jr NBA Finals Magic Johnson #14 Jordan shadow card
Jordan guards Magic Johnson on card number 14 of the NBA Finals 1991 Tuff Stuff Jr set.
91 Tuff Stuff Jr NBA Finals Magic Johnson #17 Jordan shadow card
91 Tuff Stuff Jr NBA Finals Magic Johnson #17 Jordan shadow card
NBA Finals MJ vs MJ on card number 17 of the 1991 Tuff Stuff Jr set.
91 Tuff Stuff Jr NBA Finals Magic Johnson #18 Jordan shadow card
91 Tuff Stuff Jr NBA Finals Magic Johnson #18 Jordan shadow card
Magic breaks free of Jordan's defense on card number 18 of the 1991 Tuff Stuff Jr set.
95-96 Collector's Choice Debut Trade Magic Johnson Jordan shadow card
95-96 Collector's Choice Debut Trade Magic Johnson Jordan shadow card
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.
96-97 SP Magic Johnson Jordan shadow card
96-97 SP Magic Johnson Jordan shadow card
Jordan + Magic + Rodman - nice.
95-96 SP Championship Magic Johnson Jordan shadow card
95-96 SP Championship Magic Johnson Jordan shadow card
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.

88-89 Fleer Horace Grant rookie card Jordan shadow card
88-89 Fleer Horace Grant rookie card Jordan shadow card
A glimpse of Jordan's left shoulder makes it onto Horace Grant's Fleer rookie card.
90-91 Fleer Stacey King Jordan shadow card
90-91 Fleer Stacey King Jordan shadow 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.
92-93 Fleer Ultra Harold Miner Rookie Card Jordan shadow card
92-93 Fleer Ultra Harold Miner Rookie Card Jordan shadow card
Jordan vs Baby Jordan is featured on Harold Miner's Fleer Ultra rookie card.
92-93 Upper Deck Todd Day Top Prospects Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Todd Day Top Prospects Jordan shadow card
The entire Bulls team looks on as there's no stopping Todd Day's slam here.
93-94 Tom Gugliotta All-Rookie 1st Team Jordan shadow card
93-94 Tom Gugliotta All-Rookie 1st Team Jordan shadow card
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.

92-93 Larry Nance 15000 Point Club Jordan shadow card
92-93 Larry Nance 15000 Point Club Jordan shadow card
Nance gets a second 1992 Upper Deck Jordan shadow card in his 15000 Point Club insert.
93-94 Charles Barkley Rebound King Jordan shadow card
93-94 Charles Barkley Rebound King Jordan shadow card
Just a glimpse of Jordan is caught on the Charles Barkley Rebound King insert from 1993.
93-94 Charles Barkley Team MVP Jordan shadow card
93-94 Charles Barkley Team MVP Jordan shadow card
Barkley has driven to the rim amongst the Bulls' defense on this nice insert featuring a bright foil addition.
95-96 Stackhouse's Scrapbook Jordan shadow card
95-96 Stackhouse's Scrapbook Jordan shadow card
Jordan features alongside Jerry Stackhouse on the Stackhouse's Scrapbook Metal insert number S7.
95-96 Upper Deck Special Edition Dennis Rodman Jordan shadow card
95-96 Upper Deck Special Edition Dennis Rodman Jordan shadow card
The NBA's greatest rebounder task a rebound with Jordan backing up on this heavily foiled card. Also available in the gold parallel version.
96-97 Dennis Rodman Hipnotized Jordan shadow card
96-97 Dennis Rodman Hipnotized Jordan shadow card
A very uniquely designed insert by Hoops for their 1996 set featuring Jordan and Kukoč looking on as chief rebounder Rodman does his work.
96-97 Clyde Drexler Hipnotized Jordan shadow card
96-97 Clyde Drexler Hipnotized Jordan shadow card
This is certainly a hypnotizing design featuring one of the most interesting uses of photo manipulation of Jordan on a trading card.
97-98 Alonzo Mourning Awesome Action Jordan shadow card
97-98 Alonzo Mourning Awesome Action Jordan shadow card
This insert certainly lives up to its name - Mourning flies to the rim over Jordan in a fantastic action shot.
97-98 Anfernee Hardaway Titanium Jordan shadow card
97-98 Anfernee Hardaway Titanium Jordan shadow card
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.
97-98 Dennis Rodman Superstars of the Court Jordan shadow card
97-98 Dennis Rodman Superstars of the Court Jordan shadow card
This nice Rodman insert features his usual ferocity toward taking the rebound while Jordan backs up.
97-98 Kerry Kittles Lift Off Jordan shadow card
97-98 Kerry Kittles Lift Off Jordan shadow card
One of the trickiest Jordan shadow cards to find for sale is the very nicely designed Skybox Thunder Kerry Kittles Lift Off insert.
97-98 Mitch Richmond You Crash the Game Jordan shadow card
97-98 Mitch Richmond You Crash the Game Jordan shadow card
Jordan makes an appearance defending Richmond on his 1997 You Crash the Game insert numbered C23A.
02-03 Vince Carter Hustlers Jordan shadow card
02-03 Vince Carter Hustlers Jordan shadow card
Jordan - as a member of the Washington Wizards - is defending Carter.
96-97 Clyde Drexler Memorable Moments Jordan shadow card
96-97 Clyde Drexler Memorable Moments Jordan shadow card
Headed off court we see Jordan in the background of Clyde The Glide Drexler's Memorable Moments insert card.
95-96 SP Clyde Drexler All-Star Jordan shadow card
95-96 SP Clyde Drexler All-Star Jordan shadow card
The 95-96 SP Die-Cut All-Star insert for Clyde Drexler features Jordan as a member of the East All-Star team.
93-94 Kevin Willis Behind the Glass Jordan shadow card
93-94 Kevin Willis Behind the Glass Jordan shadow card
Willis' massive dunk on this very nice etched foil insert features Jordan below the rim.
94 Upper Deck USA Kevin Johnson Jordan shadow card
94 Upper Deck USA Kevin Johnson Jordan shadow card
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.
96-97 Anfernee Hardaway Close-Ups Jordan shadow card
96-97 Anfernee Hardaway Close-Ups Jordan shadow card
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.
97-98 Collector's Choice Gary Payton Star Attractions Jordan shadow card
97-98 Collector's Choice Gary Payton Star Attractions Jordan shadow card
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.

90-91 Star Co Gold Isiah Thomas Jordan shadow card
90-91 Star Co Gold Isiah Thomas Jordan shadow card
Jordan is defending one of his key court foes in the foreground of Star Co's 1990 Gold Isiah Thomas set.
90-91 Star Co Slam Dominique Wilkins Jordan shadow card
90-91 Star Co Slam Dominique Wilkins Jordan shadow card
Wilkins flying up for the bucket with Jordan in the background of the key in the 1990 Star Co Wilkins Slam set.
93-94 Star Co Harold Miner Jordan shadow card
93-94 Star Co Harold Miner Jordan shadow card
An error card - depicting Charles Barkley in place of Harold Miner - features Jordan in the background as Grant defends.
93-94 Star Co Xavier McDaniel Jordan shadow card
93-94 Star Co Xavier McDaniel Jordan shadow card
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.

87-88 Scottie Pippen Entenmann's Jordan shadow card
87-88 Scottie Pippen Entenmann's Jordan shadow card
One of four times Jordan makes it onto one of the Entenmann's bakery sets cards.
88-89 Scottie Pippen Entenmann's Jordan shadow card
88-89 Scottie Pippen Entenmann's Jordan shadow card
Jordan makes an appearance on both Scottie Pippen cards of the Entenmann's bakery sets.
89-90 Equal Ed Nealy Jordan shadow card
89-90 Equal Ed Nealy Jordan shadow card
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.
89 Cao Muflon Kenny Smith Jordan shadow card
89 Cao Muflon Kenny Smith Jordan shadow card
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.
91-92 Franz Portland Trailblazers Terry Porter Jordan shadow card
91-92 Franz Portland Trailblazers Terry Porter Jordan shadow card
Jordan features defending Terry Porter on the 1991 Franz bread company's Portland Trailblazers release.
92-93 Franz Trailblazers Jerome Kersey Jordan shadow card
92-93 Franz Trailblazers Jerome Kersey Jordan shadow card
Franz feature another Jordan shadow card as part of their Portland Trailblazers set with this interesting defense from Jerome Kersey.
92-93 Franz Trailblazers Jerome Clyde Drexler / Kersey Jordan shadow card
92-93 Franz Trailblazers Jerome Clyde Drexler / Kersey Jordan shadow card
A cool top down view of the rim giving us a bird's eye view of the Bulls vs Blazers vying for the ball.
91 Tuff Stuff Jr NBA Finals Phil Jackson #21 Jordan shadow card
91 Tuff Stuff Jr NBA Finals Phil Jackson #21 Jordan shadow card
Jordan confers with coach Phil Jackson on card number 18 of the 1991 Tuff Stuff Jr set.
91 Tuff Stuff Jr NBA Finals Cliff Levingston #23 Jordan shadow card
91 Tuff Stuff Jr NBA Finals Cliff Levingston #23 Jordan shadow card
Card number 23 of the 1991 Tuff Stuff Jr set seems like it should actually be a Jordan card with Cliff in the background.
91 Tuff Stuff Jr NBA Finals Vlade Divac #24 Jordan shadow card
91 Tuff Stuff Jr NBA Finals Vlade Divac #24 Jordan shadow card
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.

91-92 Upper Deck BJ Armstrong Jordan shadow card
91-92 Upper Deck BJ Armstrong Jordan shadow card
Jordan features on the back of Upper Deck's inaugural BJ Armstrong card #184.
92-93 Skybox USA Larry Bird Jordan shadow card
92-93 Skybox USA Larry Bird Jordan shadow card
The back of the Bird card features Jordan as well as Drexler, Magic and Stockton.
92-93 Skybox USA David Robinson Jordan shadow card
92-93 Skybox USA David Robinson Jordan shadow card
The back of the Robinson card features Jordan on the USA bench along with Ewing, Pippen and Malone.
92-93 Upper Deck John Starks Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck John Starks Jordan shadow card
The back of John Starks' 1992 Upper Deck card features just a glimpse: Jordan's left leg and hand.
92-93 Upper Deck Stacey King Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Stacey King Jordan shadow card
The back of Stacey King's 1992 Upper Deck card features Jordan watching King lay up to the rim.
92-93 Upper Deck Patrick Ewing All-Star Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Patrick Ewing All-Star Jordan shadow card
Usually on-court foes, Jordan and Ewing share a smiling celebration on the back of the Ewing All-Star card number 429.
92-93 Upper Deck McDonald's Hersey Hawkins Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck McDonald's Hersey Hawkins Jordan shadow card
The back of the Hersey Hawkins Upper Deck McDonald's release card number P30 features Jordan looking on as Hawkins lays up.
93-94 Upper Deck Bill Cartwright Jordan shadow card
93-94 Upper Deck Bill Cartwright Jordan shadow card
The back of Cartwright's 1993 Upper Deck card number 155 includes Jordan.
93-94 Skybox Shaq Talk #6 Jordan shadow card
93-94 Skybox Shaq Talk #6 Jordan shadow card
Shaq Talk #6 features Jordan on the back as Shaquille O'Neal describes him as the most explosive scorer he's seen.
95-96 SP Championship Magic Johnson Jordan shadow card
95-96 SP Championship Magic Johnson Jordan shadow card
Jordan is shown in shadow on the back of #51 Magic Johnson's SP Championship card. Magic's return pleased the Lakers fans here!
95-96 SP Championship Anfernee Hardaway #75 Jordan shadow card
95-96 SP Championship Anfernee Hardaway #75 Jordan shadow card
The back of #75 of 95-96 SP Championship shows Jordan heading up for a block attempt on Hardaway's jump shot.
96-97 Upper Deck Brent Barry Jordan shadow card
96-97 Upper Deck Brent Barry Jordan shadow card
The back of the Brent Barry 96-97 Upper Deck card features Jordan ready for action as Pippen defends Barry.
96-97 UD3 Dominique Wilkins Aerial Artists Jordan shadow card
96-97 UD3 Dominique Wilkins Aerial Artists Jordan shadow card
Wilkins and Jordan are seen in a post-match hug on the back of Wilkins' Aerial Artists UD3 subset card.
96-97 Upper Deck Dan Majerle Dateline NBA Jordan shadow card
96-97 Upper Deck Dan Majerle Dateline NBA Jordan shadow card
We see Jordan in the background on the back of this card where Majerle is featured in 92-93 for the Phoenix Suns.
97-98 Upper Deck Travis Knight Jordan shadow card
97-98 Upper Deck Travis Knight Jordan shadow card
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.
97-98 Upper Deck Randy Brown Jordan shadow card
97-98 Upper Deck Randy Brown Jordan shadow card
The back of Randy Brown's #195 Upper Deck card shows Jordan on court as the Bulls face the Supersonics.
97-98 Upper Deck Supersonics Jordan shadow card
97-98 Upper Deck Supersonics Jordan shadow card
The back of the #355 Upper Deck Supersonics card shows Jordan defending as McMillan pushes toward the three-point line.
98-99 Skybox Kerry Kittles Smooth Jordan shadow card
98-99 Skybox Kerry Kittles Smooth Jordan shadow card
The back of the Kerry Kittles Smooth insert from 98-99 Skybox includes a small inset photo showing Kittles driving forward as Jordan defends.
10-11 Panini Elite Black Box Dennis Scott Jordan shadow card
10-11 Panini Elite Black Box Dennis Scott Jordan shadow card
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.

94-95 Upper Deck SE Bill Cartwright Jordan shadow card
94-95 Upper Deck SE Bill Cartwright Jordan shadow card
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.

92-93 Upper Deck Larry Nance Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Larry Nance Jordan shadow card
An example of some great action photography!
93-94 Hoops LaBradford Smith Jordan shadow card
93-94 Hoops LaBradford Smith Jordan shadow card
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.
97-98 Collector's Choice Gary Payton Memorable Moments Jordan shadow card
97-98 Collector's Choice Gary Payton Memorable Moments Jordan shadow card
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.

02-03 Vince Carter Hustlers Jordan shadow card
02-03 Vince Carter Hustlers Jordan shadow card
Jordan - as a member of the Washington Wizards - is defending Carter.
02-03 Upper Deck MVP Jim Jackson Jordan shadow card
02-03 Upper Deck MVP Jim Jackson Jordan shadow card
Jackson is flying to the rim with Jordan following up in tow.
01-02 Upper Deck Tyrone Nesby Jordan shadow card
01-02 Upper Deck Tyrone Nesby Jordan shadow card
One of only a handful of Jordan shadow cards featuring MJ playing for the Washington Wizards.
02-03 Fleer Platinum Kwame Brown Jordan shadow card
02-03 Fleer Platinum Kwame Brown Jordan shadow card
Jordan is clearly in shot playing for the Wizards as teammate Kwame Brown takes the rebound.
02-03 Upper Deck Joe Smith Jordan shadow card
02-03 Upper Deck Joe Smith Jordan shadow card
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.

91-92 Upper Deck David Robinson All-Star Jordan shadow card
91-92 Upper Deck David Robinson All-Star Jordan shadow card
Both Jordan and Ewing defending David Robinson on the 1991 Upper Desk Robinson All-Star card.
91-92 Upper Deck Charles Barkley All-Star Jordan shadow card
91-92 Upper Deck Charles Barkley All-Star Jordan shadow card
Just a glimpse in the far background of Jordan on East All-Star team mate Charles Barkley's card.
92-93 Upper Deck Shaquille O'Neal All-Star Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Shaquille O'Neal All-Star Jordan shadow card
Looking on as Shaq heads to the rim is Jordan.
92-93 Upper Deck Karl Malone All-Star Heroes Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Karl Malone All-Star Heroes Jordan shadow card
Jordan looks on from beyond the 3 point line as the Mailman delivers.
92-93 Upper Deck Clyde Drexler All-Star Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Clyde Drexler All-Star Jordan shadow card
Jordan follows up Drexler as high flies to the rim on the All-Star card number 438.
92-93 Upper Deck Dan Majerle All-Star Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Dan Majerle All-Star Jordan shadow card
Along with Jordan we see Ewing, Thomas and Olajuwon on the Majerle on the All-Star card number 442.
93-94 Hoops Clyde Drexler All-Star Jordan shadow card
93-94 Hoops Clyde Drexler All-Star Jordan shadow card
Jordan, O'Neal and Thomas look on as Drexler heads up for the dunk. Also available in the 5th Anniversary Gold parallel.
96-97 Topps Stars Karl Malone Golden Season Jordan shadow card
96-97 Topps Stars Karl Malone Golden Season Jordan shadow card
A nice All-Star photo of Malone dunking features a Jordan cameo on this card. Also available in refractor parallel.
92-93 Upper Deck Patrick Ewing All-Star Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Patrick Ewing All-Star Jordan shadow card
Usually on-court foes, Jordan and Ewing share a smiling celebration on the back of the Ewing All-Star card number 429.
98-99 UD Choice Kobe Bryant Year in Review Jordan shadow card
98-99 UD Choice Kobe Bryant Year in Review Jordan shadow card
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.

89-90 North Carolina James Worthy Collegiate Collection Jordan shadow card (maybe)
89-90 North Carolina James Worthy Collegiate Collection Jordan shadow card (maybe)
The future Hall of Famer James Worthy may be sharing his 89-90 UNC card with MJ - what do you think?
89-90 North Carolina Jimmy Black Collegiate Collection Jordan shadow card
89-90 North Carolina Jimmy Black Collegiate Collection Jordan shadow card
Fantastic action photo of Black headed to the rim with MJ ready to pounce should a rebound be on offer.
89-90 North Carolina Matt Doherty Collegiate Collection Jordan shadow card
89-90 North Carolina Matt Doherty Collegiate Collection Jordan shadow card
Another great college action shot - MJ can be seen alongside Doherty.
89-90 North Carolina Cozell McQueen State's Finest Jordan shadow card
89-90 North Carolina Cozell McQueen State's Finest Jordan shadow card
McQueen heads up to attempt a block on Jordan's shot.
90-91 North Carolina Sam Perkins Collegiate Collection Jordan shadow card
90-91 North Carolina Sam Perkins Collegiate Collection Jordan shadow card
Excellent action photo of Perkins with MJ seen below the rim.
90-91 North Carolina Matt Doherty Collegiate Collection Jordan shadow card
90-91 North Carolina Matt Doherty Collegiate Collection Jordan shadow card
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.

89-90 Boston Celtics Pocket Schedule Jordan shadow card
89-90 Boston Celtics Pocket Schedule Jordan shadow card
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.
91-92 Fleer Joe Dumars Jordan shadow card
91-92 Fleer Joe Dumars Jordan shadow card
The 91-92 Fleer Joe Dumars card is also available in Tony's Pizza (#S100) and Fleer Wheaties (#15) versions.
92-93 Topps Stadium Club Joe Dumars Jordan shadow card
92-93 Topps Stadium Club Joe Dumars Jordan shadow card
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.
92-93 Upper Deck Joe Dumars Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Joe Dumars Jordan shadow card
Dumars' second 92-93 Jordan shadow card sees him headed to the rim as Jordan comes in for aggressive defense.
91-92 Skybox Vlade Divac Jordan shadow card
91-92 Skybox Vlade Divac Jordan shadow card
Skybox's deep etched player styles for 1991 feature both Jordan and Pippen defending Divac on the 'Great Moments From The NBA Finals' card.
91-92 Upper Deck Charles Barkley All-Star Jordan shadow card
91-92 Upper Deck Charles Barkley All-Star Jordan shadow card
Just a glimpse in the far background of Jordan on East All-Star team mate Charles Barkley's card.
91-92 Upper Deck Charles Barkley Jordan shadow card
91-92 Upper Deck Charles Barkley Jordan shadow card
Jordan features flying behind Barkley on the Upper Deck inaugural Charles Barkley card #345.
93-94 Charles Barkley Rebound King Jordan shadow card
93-94 Charles Barkley Rebound King Jordan shadow card
Just a glimpse of Jordan is caught on the Charles Barkley Rebound King insert from 1993.
93-94 Charles Barkley Team MVP Jordan shadow card
93-94 Charles Barkley Team MVP Jordan shadow card
Barkley has driven to the rim amongst the Bulls' defense on this nice insert featuring a bright foil addition.
91-92 Upper Deck David Robinson All-Star Jordan shadow card
91-92 Upper Deck David Robinson All-Star Jordan shadow card
Both Jordan and Ewing defending David Robinson on the 1991 Upper Desk Robinson All-Star card.
96-97 Topps David Robinson Jordan shadow card
96-97 Topps David Robinson Jordan shadow 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.
92-93 Upper Deck Patrick Ewing All-Star Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Patrick Ewing All-Star Jordan shadow card
Usually on-court foes, Jordan and Ewing share a smiling celebration on the back of the Ewing All-Star card number 429.
92-93 Patrick Ewing Team MVPs Jordan shadow card
92-93 Patrick Ewing Team MVPs Jordan shadow card
The Ewing Team MVPs features an amazing action photo of deep etched Ewing flying in for a block of Jordan's lay up.
93-94 Topps Stadium Club Patrick Ewing Jordan shadow card
93-94 Topps Stadium Club Patrick Ewing Jordan shadow card
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.
93-94 Patrick Ewing All-NBA Jordan shadow card
93-94 Patrick Ewing All-NBA Jordan shadow card
Jordan is seen to the bottom right of this Patrick Ewing insert.
94 Upper Deck USA Shaquille O'Neal Jordan shadow card
94 Upper Deck USA Shaquille O'Neal Jordan shadow card
Jordan is headed to the basket with O'Neal attempting a block on the USA Upper Deck release for 1994.
92-93 Upper Deck Shaquille O'Neal All-Star Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Shaquille O'Neal All-Star Jordan shadow card
Looking on as Shaq heads to the rim is Jordan.
95-96 Upper Deck Shaquille O'Neal Jordan shadow card
95-96 Upper Deck Shaquille O'Neal Jordan shadow card
Shaq gives us a massive slam on this Upper Deck card number 95.
93-94 Skybox Shaq Talk #6 Jordan shadow card
93-94 Skybox Shaq Talk #6 Jordan shadow card
Shaq Talk #6 features Jordan on the back as Shaquille O'Neal describes him as the most explosive scorer he's seen.
95-96 Collector's Choice Grant Hill Fun Facts Jordan shadow card
95-96 Collector's Choice Grant Hill Fun Facts Jordan shadow card
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.
96-97 Dennis Rodman Hipnotized Jordan shadow card
96-97 Dennis Rodman Hipnotized Jordan shadow card
A very uniquely designed insert by Hoops for their 1996 set featuring Jordan and Kukoč looking on as chief rebounder Rodman does his work.
96-97 Topps Dennis Rodman Jordan shadow card
96-97 Topps Dennis Rodman Jordan shadow card
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.
96-97 SP Dennis Rodman Jordan shadow card
96-97 SP Dennis Rodman Jordan shadow card
Rodman takes the rebound as Jordan looks on.
97-98 Collector's Choice Dennis Rodman Jordan shadow card
97-98 Collector's Choice Dennis Rodman Jordan shadow card
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.
97-98 Collector's Choice Dennis Rodman Memorable Moments Jordan shadow card
97-98 Collector's Choice Dennis Rodman Memorable Moments Jordan shadow card
MJ is seen seated in the background as the Bulls psych up for the start of game six of the 1997 NBA finals.
96-97 Collector's Choice Mini Panels Dennis Rodman #M14 Jordan shadow card
96-97 Collector's Choice Mini Panels Dennis Rodman #M14 Jordan shadow card
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.
96-97 Collector's Choice Mini Panels Dennis Rodman #B2 Jordan shadow card
96-97 Collector's Choice Mini Panels Dennis Rodman #B2 Jordan shadow card
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.
97-98 Upper Deck Game Dated Dennis Rodman Jordan shadow card
97-98 Upper Deck Game Dated Dennis Rodman Jordan shadow card
Rodman takes the rebound as Jordan prepares to get on the attack.
97-98 Dennis Rodman Superstars of the Court Jordan shadow card
97-98 Dennis Rodman Superstars of the Court Jordan shadow card
This nice Rodman insert features his usual ferocity toward taking the rebound while Jordan backs up.
98-99 Skybox Dennis Rodman Jordan shadow card
98-99 Skybox Dennis Rodman Jordan shadow card
Jordan begins a full sprint to get on the offensive as Rodman takes the ball. Also available in stunning Rubies parallel.
98-99 Fleer Tradition Vintage '61 Dennis Rodman Jordan shadow card
98-99 Fleer Tradition Vintage '61 Dennis Rodman Jordan shadow card
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.
98-99 Metal Universe Dennis Rodman Jordan shadow card
98-99 Metal Universe Dennis Rodman Jordan shadow card
Rodman takes the rebound with Jordan seen in the background. Shown here in the stunning PMG /50 parallel.
04-05 Magic Johnson Ultimate Signatures Jordan shadow card
04-05 Magic Johnson Ultimate Signatures Jordan shadow card
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.
92-93 Upper Deck Clyde Drexler All-NBA Team Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Clyde Drexler All-NBA Team Jordan shadow card
This insert from 92-93 UD features Jordan in the background as Clyde Drexler glides to the rim.
95-96 SP Clyde Drexler All-Star Jordan shadow card
95-96 SP Clyde Drexler All-Star Jordan shadow card
The 95-96 SP Die-Cut All-Star insert for Clyde Drexler features Jordan as a member of the East All-Star team.
95-96 SP Championship Hakeem Olajuwon Jordan shadow card
95-96 SP Championship Hakeem Olajuwon Jordan shadow card
Hakeem The Dream Olajuwon alongside shadows of Longley, Harper and Jordan. Nice.
96-97 Collector's Choice Shawn Kemp Jordan shadow card
96-97 Collector's Choice Shawn Kemp Jordan shadow card
Kemp flies to the rim as Jordan and Rodman look on.
97-98 Fleer Mitch Richmond Jordan shadow card
97-98 Fleer Mitch Richmond Jordan shadow card
Richmond makes his way through the Bulls' defense toward the rim.
97-98 Upper Deck Game Dated Mitch Richmond Jordan shadow card
97-98 Upper Deck Game Dated Mitch Richmond Jordan shadow card
Jordan is seen along side Richmond as he goes up for a shot on Game Dated card number 109.
97-98 Mitch Richmond Diamond Vision Jordan shadow card
97-98 Mitch Richmond Diamond Vision Jordan shadow card
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.
97-98 Allen Iverson The Big Picture Jordan shadow card
97-98 Allen Iverson The Big Picture Jordan shadow card
Jordan floats as Iverson flies to the rim with a layup.
98-99 Skybox Thunder Allen Iverson Flight School Jordan shadow card
98-99 Skybox Thunder Allen Iverson Flight School Jordan shadow card
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.
97-98 Alonzo Mourning Awesome Action Jordan shadow card
97-98 Alonzo Mourning Awesome Action Jordan shadow card
This insert certainly lives up to its name - Mourning flies to the rim over Jordan in a fantastic action shot.
97-98 Anfernee Hardaway Titanium Jordan shadow card
97-98 Anfernee Hardaway Titanium Jordan shadow card
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.
96-97 Anfernee Hardaway Close-Ups Jordan shadow card
96-97 Anfernee Hardaway Close-Ups Jordan shadow card
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.
95-96 SP Championship Anfernee Hardaway #75 Jordan shadow card
95-96 SP Championship Anfernee Hardaway #75 Jordan shadow card
The back of #75 of 95-96 SP Championship shows Jordan heading up for a block attempt on Hardaway's jump shot.
96 Upper Deck Penny Metal Jordan shadow cards
96 Upper Deck Penny Metal Jordan shadow cards
A couple of Jordan shadow cards make it into the 1996 Upper Deck Penny Metal sets.
92-93 Upper Deck Karl Malone All-Star Heroes Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Karl Malone All-Star Heroes Jordan shadow card
Jordan looks on from beyond the 3 point line as the Mailman delivers.
97-98 Fleer Ultra Karl Malone Jordan shadow card (maybe)
97-98 Fleer Ultra Karl Malone Jordan shadow card (maybe)
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.
96-97 Topps Stars Karl Malone Golden Season Jordan shadow card
96-97 Topps Stars Karl Malone Golden Season Jordan shadow card
A nice All-Star photo of Malone dunking features a Jordan cameo on this card. Also available in refractor parallel.
97-98 SP Authentic Karl Malone Jordan shadow card
97-98 SP Authentic Karl Malone Jordan shadow card
Jordan is shown in the grayscale foil background as Malone heads to the rim - hard to see on some scans.
98-99 Fleer Tradition Kobe Bryant Jordan shadow card
98-99 Fleer Tradition Kobe Bryant Jordan shadow card
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.
98-99 UD Choice Kobe Bryant Year in Review Jordan shadow card
98-99 UD Choice Kobe Bryant Year in Review Jordan shadow card
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.
98-99 Skybox Reggie Miller Jordan shadow card
98-99 Skybox Reggie Miller Jordan shadow card
Miller goes high for a block against Jordan's offense. Also available in stunning Rubies parallel.
98-99 Upper Deck Reggie Miller / Mark Jackson Heart and Soul Jordan shadow card
98-99 Upper Deck Reggie Miller / Mark Jackson Heart and Soul Jordan shadow card
Miller has made it past Jordan and Pippen on an aggressive push toward the rim on this Jordan shadow card.
98-99 Topps Luc Longley Jordan shadow card
98-99 Topps Luc Longley Jordan shadow card
Longley is completing a dunk with Jordan seen in the back court. Also available in the Chrome parallel.
96-97 Fleer Metal Luc Longley Jordan shadow card
96-97 Fleer Metal Luc Longley Jordan shadow card
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.
96-97 Upper Deck Luc Longley Jordan shadow card
96-97 Upper Deck Luc Longley Jordan shadow card
Longley is onto this huge rebound with Jordan shown in the background.
98-99 UD Choice Jason Kidd Jordan shadow card
98-99 UD Choice Jason Kidd Jordan shadow card
Kidd heads in for the lay up among the Bulls' defense.
97-98 Bowman's Best Scottie Pippen Jordan shadow card
97-98 Bowman's Best Scottie Pippen Jordan shadow card
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.
98-99 Scottie Pippen Never Compromise Jordan shadow card
98-99 Scottie Pippen Never Compromise Jordan shadow card
Jordan is clearly seen in the background of this Scottie Pippen card by Topps Stadium Club.
98-99 SPx Finite Star Power Scottie Pippen Jordan shadow card
98-99 SPx Finite Star Power Scottie Pippen Jordan shadow card
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.
97-98 Collector's Choice Gary Payton Memorable Moments Jordan shadow card
97-98 Collector's Choice Gary Payton Memorable Moments Jordan shadow card
Not the greatest timed photo for MJ as Payton belts the ball across the court helping the Sonics beat Chicago in 1997.
97-98 Collector's Choice Gary Payton Star Attractions Jordan shadow card
97-98 Collector's Choice Gary Payton Star Attractions Jordan shadow card
A fantastic die-cut and etched foil card - we see MJ, etched in foil, looking on as Payton heads to the rim.
90-91 Star Co Slam Dominique Wilkins Jordan shadow card
90-91 Star Co Slam Dominique Wilkins Jordan shadow card
Wilkins flying up for the bucket with Jordan in the background of the key in the 1990 Star Co Wilkins Slam set.
96-97 UD3 Dominique Wilkins Aerial Artists Jordan shadow card
96-97 UD3 Dominique Wilkins Aerial Artists Jordan shadow card
Wilkins and Jordan are seen in a post-match hug on the back of Wilkins' Aerial Artists UD3 subset card.
98-99 UD Choice John Stockton Jordan shadow card
98-99 UD Choice John Stockton Jordan shadow card
John Stockton's #142 UD Choice card features Stockton headed to the rim with Jordan slightly behind.
99-00 Hoops Skybox John Stockton Jordan shadow card
99-00 Hoops Skybox John Stockton Jordan shadow card
Stockton has passed Jordan and Kerr on his way to the rim is this excellent action photo.
98-99 Upper Deck AeroDynamics Juwan Howard Jordan shadow card
98-99 Upper Deck AeroDynamics Juwan Howard Jordan shadow card
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!

96 Collector's Choice Baseball Robin Ventura Jordan shadow card
96 Collector's Choice Baseball Robin Ventura Jordan shadow card
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.

90-91 Fleer Rony Seikaly Jordan shadow card
90-91 Fleer Rony Seikaly Jordan shadow card
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.
91 Tuff Stuff Jr NBA Finals Byron Scott Jordan shadow card
91 Tuff Stuff Jr NBA Finals Byron Scott Jordan shadow card
Jordan is seen in the background as Scott takes a shot.
91-92 Upper Deck Blair Rasmussen Jordan shadow card
91-92 Upper Deck Blair Rasmussen Jordan shadow card
A sneaker, the letters 'Bu' and number 2 is all we see but we know its MJ.
92-93 Fleer Ultra Grant Long Jordan shadow card
92-93 Fleer Ultra Grant Long Jordan shadow card
Pippen and Paxson on the defensive as Long drives to the basket with Jordan in the background.
92-93 Skybox Fred Roberts Jordan shadow card
92-93 Skybox Fred Roberts Jordan shadow card
Roberts is headed for the rim with Jordan in tow.
92-93 Hoops Dana Barros / Drazen Petrovic Jordan shadow card
92-93 Hoops Dana Barros / Drazen Petrovic Jordan shadow card
Jordan features as part of the Drazen Petrovic side of the 1992-93 Hoops 3 point league leaders card.
92-93 Topps Bill Cartwright Jordan shadow card
92-93 Topps Bill Cartwright Jordan shadow 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.
92-93 Topps Brian Shaw Jordan shadow card
92-93 Topps Brian Shaw Jordan shadow card
The 1992-93 Topps Brian Shaw rookie card features Jordan on the offensive. Also available in the Topps Gold parallel version.
92-93 Topps Stadium Club Ledell Eackles Jordan shadow card
92-93 Topps Stadium Club Ledell Eackles Jordan shadow card
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.
92-93 Topps Stadium Club Stacey King Jordan shadow card
92-93 Topps Stadium Club Stacey King Jordan shadow card
MJ is seen in the back court as King heads up for the basket. Also available in Members Only parallel.
92-93 Topps Stadium Club Greg Grant Jordan shadow card
92-93 Topps Stadium Club Greg Grant Jordan shadow card
Jordan is on the defensive attack bolting down the court after Greg Grant. Also available in the Members Only parallel version.
92-93 Upper Deck Tony Campbell Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Tony Campbell Jordan shadow card
Campbell flies to the rim as Jordan and Pippen attempt a block.
92-93 Upper Deck Brian Shaw Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Brian Shaw Jordan shadow card
Brian Shaw gets a third Jordan shadow card in 1992 - this time Pippen is attempting a block as Jordan looks on from the key.
92-93 Upper Deck Bill Laimbeer Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Bill Laimbeer Jordan shadow card
Laimbeer takes a rebound while Jordan looks on to defend the next move.
92-93 Upper Deck Joe Dumars Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Joe Dumars Jordan shadow card
Dumars' second 92-93 Jordan shadow card sees him headed to the rim as Jordan comes in for aggressive defense.
92-93 Upper Deck Danny Manning Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Danny Manning Jordan shadow card
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.
92-93 Upper Deck Randy Breuer Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck Randy Breuer Jordan shadow card
Jordan is seen far in the back court of the 1992 Upper Deck Randy Breuer card.
92-93 Upper Deck McDonald's Dennis Scott Jordan shadow card
92-93 Upper Deck McDonald's Dennis Scott Jordan shadow card
Jordan defends Scott on the Upper Deck McDonald's release card number OR8.
93-94 Hoops Suns Tribune Kevin Johnson Jordan shadow card
93-94 Hoops Suns Tribune Kevin Johnson Jordan shadow card
A Suns team card featuring Jordan, Pippen and Grant in the background as Johnson lays up.
93-94 Fleer Bill Cartwright Jordan shadow card
93-94 Fleer Bill Cartwright Jordan shadow card
Jordan prepares to get on the offense as Cartwright takes the rebound.
93-94 Fleer Nick Anderson Jordan shadow card
93-94 Fleer Nick Anderson Jordan shadow card
Jordan looks to have missed the ball in his defense of Nick Anderson.
93-94 Fleer Ultra Larry Nance Jordan shadow card
93-94 Fleer Ultra Larry Nance Jordan shadow card
Nance drives up to the basket with two Chicago Bulls headed in for the block.
93-94 Fleer Ultra John Starks Jordan shadow card
93-94 Fleer Ultra John Starks Jordan shadow card
Starks flies over Pippen as Jordan looks on in the background.
93-94 Hoops Horace Grant Jordan shadow card
93-94 Hoops Horace Grant Jordan shadow card
Jordan is seen far in the back court as Barkley looks to block Grant's dunk. Also available in the 5th Anniversary Gold parallel.
93-94 Skybox Charles Oakley Jordan shadow card
93-94 Skybox Charles Oakley Jordan shadow card
Just a glimpse of a left leg and right sneaker here on ex-team mate Oakley's Skybox #128 card.
93-94 Skybox Kevin Johnson NBA on NBC Jordan shadow card
93-94 Skybox Kevin Johnson NBA on NBC Jordan shadow card
Aggressive play by both Jordan and Johnson are featured on this subset card from Skybox in 1993.
93-94 Topps Charles Oakley Jordan shadow card
93-94 Topps Charles Oakley Jordan shadow card
A great action shot featuring Jordan and ex-team mate Charles Oakley. Also available in the Topps Gold parallel version.
93-94 Topps Gerald Wilkins Jordan shadow card
93-94 Topps Gerald Wilkins Jordan shadow card
Just Jordan's left arm makes an appearance on the Wilkins 1993 Topps card number 62. Also available in the Topps Gold parallel version.
93-94 Topps Larry Nance Jordan shadow card
93-94 Topps Larry Nance Jordan shadow card
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.
93-94 Topps Stadium Club John Paxson Jordan shadow card
93-94 Topps Stadium Club John Paxson Jordan shadow card
Jordan is seen far back court on the Paxson TSC card number 92. Also available in the First Day Issue and Members Only versions.
95 Topps New Product Development Promo John Paxson Jordan shadow card
95 Topps New Product Development Promo John Paxson Jordan shadow card
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.
95-96 Hoops Charles Oakley Jordan shadow card
95-96 Hoops Charles Oakley Jordan shadow card
The always aggressive 'Enforcer' Oakley drives through past team mate Jordan to the rim.
96-97 Collector's Choice Jim McIlvaine Jordan shadow card
96-97 Collector's Choice Jim McIlvaine Jordan shadow card
McIlvaine attempts to block Jordan on his 1996 Collector's Choice card number 334.
96-97 Fleer Vernon Maxwell Jordan shadow card
96-97 Fleer Vernon Maxwell Jordan shadow card
A nicely caught fast action shot featuring Jordan defending a Maxwell sprint toward the key.
96-97 SPx Byron Russell Jordan shadow card
96-97 SPx Byron Russell Jordan shadow card
Awesome action photography of Jordan flying in defending Russell is used on this already nicely designed and popular set.
96-97 Topps Finest Mitch Richmond Maestro Jordan shadow card
96-97 Topps Finest Mitch Richmond Maestro Jordan shadow card
Mitch Richmond's Finest Maestro Bronze card number 91 features a break through Jordan's defense - also available as a refractor version (shown here).
96-97 Topps Stadium Club Glen Rice Jordan shadow card
96-97 Topps Stadium Club Glen Rice Jordan shadow card
Rice goes for a shot with Jordan leaping to defense.
96-97 Topps Stadium Club Andrew Lang Jordan shadow card
96-97 Topps Stadium Club Andrew Lang Jordan shadow card
Lang reaches in to defend Jordan's shot.
97-98 Collector's Choice Dell Curry Jordan shadow card
97-98 Collector's Choice Dell Curry Jordan shadow card
A backboard's eye view of Curry flying to the rim with the Bulls in the background.
97-98 Fleer Shandon Anderson Jordan shadow card
97-98 Fleer Shandon Anderson Jordan shadow card
A great view of Anderson flying toward the rim with Jordan in the background.
97-98 Fleer Ron Harper Jordan shadow card
97-98 Fleer Ron Harper Jordan shadow card
Jordan is just barely visible in the background of the 1997 Fleer Ron Harper card number 151.
97-98 Fleer Ultra Sherman Douglas Jordan shadow card
97-98 Fleer Ultra Sherman Douglas Jordan shadow card
Douglas passes with Jordan in the background of his 1997 Fleer Ultra card number 10.
97-98 Fleer Ultra Eldridge Recasner Jordan shadow card
97-98 Fleer Ultra Eldridge Recasner Jordan shadow card
Recasner is defending Jordan as he keeps the ball well out of reach in card number 178 of the 1997 Fleer Ultra set.
97-98 Hoops Robert Parish Jordan shadow card
97-98 Hoops Robert Parish Jordan shadow card
Jordan features clearly on the full Bulls designed Parish card as the team mates pass between themselves.
97-98 Kerry Kittles Lift Off Jordan shadow card
97-98 Kerry Kittles Lift Off Jordan shadow card
One of the trickiest Jordan shadow cards to find for sale is the very nicely designed Skybox Thunder Kerry Kittles Lift Off insert.
97-98 Topps Stadium Club Glenn Robinson Jordan shadow card
97-98 Topps Stadium Club Glenn Robinson Jordan shadow card
Jordan races down the court in defense of Robinson's fast paced attack.
97-98 Upper Deck Mark Jackson Jordan shadow card
97-98 Upper Deck Mark Jackson Jordan shadow card
The Bulls have resigned themselves to Jackson's two points on the 1997 Upper Deck card number 51.
97-98 Upper Deck Game Dated Kendall Gill Jordan shadow card
97-98 Upper Deck Game Dated Kendall Gill Jordan shadow card
Gill makes his way through Jordan and Longley's defense on his way to the basket on Game Dated card number 79.
97-98 SPx Antoine Walker Jordan shadow card
97-98 SPx Antoine Walker Jordan shadow card
The SPx die-cut and hologram is very nice and here the Walker card features a cameo from Michael Jordan.
97-98 SPx Stephon Marbury Jordan shadow card
97-98 SPx Stephon Marbury Jordan shadow card
Jordan makes a cameo appearance on two 1997 SPx cards - this time among the foil background as Marbury files into action.
98-99 Topps Stadium Club Kendall Gill Jordan shadow card
98-99 Topps Stadium Club Kendall Gill Jordan shadow card
Gill has both Pippen and Jordan to contend with on his way to the rim for this lay up.
98-99 UD Choice Ron Harper Jordan shadow card
98-99 UD Choice Ron Harper Jordan shadow card
Jordan is seen in the foreground as Harper takes his shot.
98-99 Upper Deck Horace Grant Jordan shadow card
98-99 Upper Deck Horace Grant Jordan shadow card
Grant has made his way through the defense and is headed to the rim with Jordan seen in the background.
98 Upper Deck Hardcourt Ron Mercer Jordan shadow card
98 Upper Deck Hardcourt Ron Mercer Jordan shadow card
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.
95-96 SP Todd Day Jordan shadow card
95-96 SP Todd Day Jordan shadow card
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.
95-96 SP Malik Sealy Jordan shadow card
95-96 SP Malik Sealy Jordan shadow card
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.
95-96 SP Loy Vaught Jordan shadow card
95-96 SP Loy Vaught Jordan shadow card
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.
95-96 SP Championship Dino Radja Jordan shadow card
95-96 SP Championship Dino Radja Jordan shadow card
Dino Radja's #8 SP Championship card features two Jordan shadow images as well as both Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen.
95-96 SP Championship Lee Mayberry Jordan shadow card
95-96 SP Championship Lee Mayberry Jordan shadow card
Mayberry drives to the rim as Jordan attempts an aggressive block.
95-96 SP Championship Dennis Scott Jordan shadow card
95-96 SP Championship Dennis Scott Jordan shadow card
Dennis Scott's #77 95-96 SP Championship card features two shadow images of Jordan.
96-97 Collector's Choice Eddie Jones Slam Dunk Series Jordan shadow card
96-97 Collector's Choice Eddie Jones Slam Dunk Series Jordan shadow card
Jordan is seen down the back court as Jones heads in for a dunk.
96-97 Collector's Choice Junior Burrough Jordan shadow card
96-97 Collector's Choice Junior Burrough Jordan shadow card
A fantastic wide angle shot behind the glass shows us Burrough's layup attempt with MJ ready at the three-point line.
96-97 Collector's Choice Loy Vaught Jordan shadow card
96-97 Collector's Choice Loy Vaught Jordan shadow card
Jordan is backcourt as Vaught lays up.
96-97 Hoops Hubert Davis Jordan shadow card
96-97 Hoops Hubert Davis Jordan shadow card
Davis is headed to the rim with Longley in defence - MJ and Rodman are seen in the background.
96-97 Upper Deck Duane Ferrell Jordan shadow card
96-97 Upper Deck Duane Ferrell Jordan shadow card
Jordan is seen in the background as Duane Ferrell 'goes to the rack for two points'.
97-98 Collector's Choice Rod Strickland Jordan shadow card
97-98 Collector's Choice Rod Strickland Jordan shadow card
MJ is flying past Strickland as he heads to the rim with Kukoc the last line of Bulls defence.
97-98 Collector's Choice Jalen Rose Jordan shadow card
97-98 Collector's Choice Jalen Rose Jordan shadow card
Both Jordan and Reggie Miller are pictured looking on as Rose heads in for a lay up.
97-98 Hoops Shandon Anderson Jordan shadow card
97-98 Hoops Shandon Anderson Jordan shadow card
Anderson takes a jump shot as Jordan looks on.
97-98 SP Authentic Lamond Murray Jordan shadow card
97-98 SP Authentic Lamond Murray Jordan shadow card
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.
97-98 SPx Mookie Blaylock Jordan shadow card
97-98 SPx Mookie Blaylock Jordan shadow card
Blaylock has thrown the pass as Jordan puts on the pressure as shown on this cool die-cut card from SPx.
97-98 TSC Vin Baker Jordan shadow card
97-98 TSC Vin Baker Jordan shadow card
Jordan, Rodman, Harper and Longley surround Baker as he heads to the rim on his #131 Topps Stadium Club card.
97-98 Upper Deck Jason Caffey Jordan shadow card
97-98 Upper Deck Jason Caffey Jordan shadow card
Is that Jordan in the back court as Caffey heads to the rim?
97-98 Upper Deck Game Dated Dan Majerle Jordan shadow card
97-98 Upper Deck Game Dated Dan Majerle Jordan shadow card
Jordan is at the free-throw line and Longley looks on while Majerle heads to the rim for two points.
98-99 Topps Finest Vlade Divac Jordan shadow card
98-99 Topps Finest Vlade Divac Jordan shadow card
We see Jordan behind Divac's push to the rim on the refractor parallel of this card as shown here.
98-99 Fleer Tradition Kerry Kittles Jordan shadow card
98-99 Fleer Tradition Kerry Kittles Jordan shadow card
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.
98-99 Skybox Steve Smith Jordan shadow card
98-99 Skybox Steve Smith Jordan shadow card
Jordan is headed up for a block as Smith shoots - shown here in stunning Rubies parallel. Jordan is more visible on the base card.
98-99 SPx Finite Ray Allen Jordan shadow card
98-99 SPx Finite Ray Allen Jordan shadow 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.
98-99 SPx Finite Allan Houston Jordan shadow card
98-99 SPx Finite Allan Houston Jordan shadow card
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.
98-99 SPx Finite Toni Kukoc Jordan shadow card
98-99 SPx Finite Toni Kukoc Jordan shadow card
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.
98-99 SPx Finite Ron Mercer Top Flight Jordan shadow card
98-99 SPx Finite Ron Mercer Top Flight Jordan shadow card
Well in the backcourt we can see Jordan on this Ron Mercer card from SPx - available in /1130 and /3390 (shown here).
98-99 UD Choice Scott Burrell Jordan shadow card
98-99 UD Choice Scott Burrell Jordan shadow card
Just a glimpse of Jordan can be seen in the background of the #22 Scott Burrell UD Choice card.
98-99 UD Choice Vitaly Potapenko Jordan shadow card
98-99 UD Choice Vitaly Potapenko Jordan shadow card
Vitaly Potapenko's #28 UD Choice card features Jordan looking on as Longley goes in for the block.
98-99 Upper Deck Kendall Gill Jordan shadow card
98-99 Upper Deck Kendall Gill Jordan shadow card
A fantastic action shot around the rim as Gill flies upward.
98-99 Upper Deck Todd Fuller Jordan shadow card
98-99 Upper Deck Todd Fuller Jordan shadow card
Jordan is seen in shadow as Fuller takes part in a contest for the ball under the rim.
98-99 Upper Deck Randy Brown Jordan shadow card
98-99 Upper Deck Randy Brown Jordan shadow card
Jordan is seen far back court and Brown and Kidd head up toward the rim.
98-99 Upper Deck Encore Horace Grant Jordan shadow card
98-99 Upper Deck Encore Horace Grant Jordan shadow card
The #59 Upper Deck Encore Horace Grant card features Jordan in shadow as Grant makes an aggressive play toward the rim.
07-08 Upper Deck Steve Kerr Champions of the Court Jordan shadow card
07-08 Upper Deck Steve Kerr Champions of the Court Jordan shadow card
Jordan and Kerr embrace after winning the 1997 NBA Championship.
09-10 Upper Deck Horace Grant Immortals Jordan shadow card
09-10 Upper Deck Horace Grant Immortals Jordan shadow card
MJ looks on over Grant's shoulder as he heads toward the rim for a layup.