Bulls legend Michael Jordan will be at Chelios jersey-retirement ceremony, former Blackhawk says

Basketball legend Michael Jordan
Basketball legend Michael Jordan walks in the Paddock prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at the Miami International Autodrome on May 08, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Photo credit (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) – There will be some serious star wattage this weekend when Blackhawks great Chris Chelios has his jersey retired.

Chelios tells 670 The Score that Bulls legend Michael Jordan, a friend of his, will be in attendance at the United Center.

“Michael was there since ’83. I got there in ’91, and I met him that spring at a White Sox game,” Chelios recalled.

“They’re going to be here to support me. I got a pretty good rolodex over the span of my career. This is a last hurrah, and I’m going to make it a good one.”

Fans are encouraged to be in their seats before the 3:10 p.m. ceremony Sunday as Chelios’ No. 7 jersey ascends into the United Center rafters. Chelios played for Chicago through the 1990s, as Jordan’s Bulls won multiple championships.

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