shares share tweet sms send email AP Photo/Dave Martin FILE — Birmingham Baron’s outfielder Michael Jordan prepares for batting practice on the first day of practice as a minor league ball player on April 6, 1994. Jordan, the greatest player in NBA history and the most popular athlete since Muhammad Ali is expected to announce his retirement Wednesday at a news conference in Chicago, a source with close ties to the NBA told The Associated Press on Monday night Jan. 11, 1999. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) ORG XMIT: NY230 shares share tweet sms send email More FTW 582 shares 5hr ago 1.2k shares 7hr ago 2.0k shares 21hr ago