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Fans react to Michael Jordan's 50th birthday

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Posted: Feb 17, 2013 6:07 PM ET

Last Updated: Feb 17, 2013 6:05 PM ET

 
Former Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan, shown here in 1996, turned 50 on Sunday. Former Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan, shown here in 1996, turned 50 on Sunday. (Beth A. Keiser/Associated Press)

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