See how it works in the video. The classic neon lamp is made of a glass tube containing a mixture of neon (99.5%) and argon gas. There are two electrodes, one positive, and the other negative. Voltage rises and an arc is struck between.
Jordan first became an investor in the Hornets (then the Bobcats) in 2006 and became the controlling owner in 2010 when he bought out Robert Johnson for $175 million. In January we valued the Hornets at $410 million.
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - High Heat Stats tweeted this morning that this is a significant anniversary, in Birmingham and beyond. On this date, former NBA superstar Michael Jordan put pen to paper, signing a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. The tweet notes that his first manager was Terry Francona. Here is the Associated Press report of Jordan's signing, as published in The Birmingham News: