The Time Michael Jordan Helped a Guy Win $1 Million (ENCORE)

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🗓️ 30 May 2023

⏱️ 32 minutes

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It was 30 years ago that a nearly impossible, yet unforgettable shot was made at the Chicago Stadium. On that evening, a 23-year old office supplies salesman named Don Calhoun participated in the million dollar shot contest, in which he had to make a ¾ court shot to win one million dollars. With less than a 1% chance, Don’s shot sailed right into the net, and the entire arena, including Michael Jordan, went crazy. But, shortly after this incredible scene, rumors began to circulate that Don might not receive the prize money, because of some contest fineprint. Ryan Hockensmith tells guest host Emily Kaplan the story of how an unimaginable shot ultimately needed an assist from Air Jordan himself….and how that gesture forever changed the lives of one Chicago man and his family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:14.8	Hey guys, Izzy here.
0:19.0	Today we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes of the year so far.
0:22.9	It's about a man who hit a three quarters court shot at half time of a Chicago Bulls game
0:27.4	to become a millionaire or so he thought.
0:32.0	So enjoy this one hosted by Emily Kaplan and told expertly by reporter Ryan Hawkinsmith.
0:37.9	And we'll be back tomorrow with new shows.
0:40.0	I'm Israel Gutierrez.
0:42.5	It's Tuesday, May 30th.
0:44.8	This is ESPN Daily.
0:51.2	Ryan Hawkinsmith, I want you to take us back to April 14th, 1993.
0:56.0	So it was 30 years ago to the day at the late grade Chicago stadium which was home to
1:00.1	the Chicago Bulls before the United Center.
1:02.8	What happened that evening?
1:04.8	Well in that night a young office supplies salesman named Don Cowhoun.
1:09.4	He was only 23 years old.
1:10.8	He went to the Bulls game.
1:11.8	He hustled in and on his way in some workers at the arena grabbed him and said, hey, you
1:16.3	want to sign up for this contest?
1:21.1	You have to take a three quarter court shot.
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