Pounds per square inch indicates the amount of pressure imposed on an object, as well as the maximum amount of pressure an object can withstand. For example, a tire may be inflated to 26 psi, but the maximum pressure the tire may withstand is 40 psi.
After retiring from the National Basketball Association, Michael Jordan surprised the sports world by signing a minor league baseball contract with the Chicago White Sox. He reported to spring training and was assigned to the MLB team. He played 17 games with the White Sox before the organization sent him to the Birmingham Barons on March 31, 1994.
Michael Jordan. Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials, MJ, is an American retired professional basketball player, businessman, and principal owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets. Jordan played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards.