Michael Jordan's shoe up for sale

A former Utah Jazz ball boy is selling Michael Jordan's shoes from his famous "flu game" during the 1997 NBA Finals.

 

Preston Truman kept the shoes in a safe-deposit box at a Utah bank for 15 years.

 

Truman, now 35, says he first befriended Jordan by running through the halls of the Salt Lake City arena to get Jordan his pre-game apple sauce.

 

When the Chicago Bulls came back for the finals months later, Truman had more apple sauce waiting for Jordan.

 

Jordan was so impressed that after the game he offered Truman the shoes, with a signature.

 

Jordan was unwell during Game 5 of the finals, but played despite flu-like symptoms.

 

Auction officials say they verified the shoes were authentic. They will be auctioned online November 18.

 

Bidding begins at $5 000.

 

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