Jalen Hurts, wife Bry make special gesture at $3,800,000,000-worth Michael Jordan's World of Flight store grand opening in Philadelphia

Jalen and Bry Hurts inaugurate Michael Jordan
Jalen and Bry Hurts inaugurate Michael Jordan's World of Flight megastore in Philadelphia

Jalen Hurts returned to Philadelphia following the Eagles' 34-17 loss to the New York Giants on Thursday and put the painful loss behind him.

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On Friday, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback was seen manning the cash register during the grand opening of the World of Flight, a sports apparel megastore in the Center City section of Philadelphia. It is the latest venture in the personal enterprise of Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, who is valued at $3.8 billion by Forbes.

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He was also accompanied by his wife Bry (nee Burrows):

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The store, dedicated to Jordan's eponymous Nike sub-brand, is the first of its kind in the United States and one of just five worldwide. It is located in a two-story Beaux-Art building along Walnut Street, which is a state-registered historic place.

The designers had to strike a balance between preserving the building's French-inspired design elements, such as its façade and French windows, and conveying the Jordan brand's athletic image.

"You come in through a very historic facade and as you walk through the spaces, you start to see a bit of a transition again — the idea of the history and then it being more future-facing," Andre Kim, director of retail design, said. "It's meant to feel a bit otherworldly."
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Meanwhile, Jeremy Bolds, general manager of Jordan Brand North America, said the venture was a "perfect match."

"It was a combination of sports, culture and passion for community — that resonates deeply for Jordan Brand. We sit at pretty much the intersection of sport and culture."

Hurts, himself an endorser of the brand, figures prominently around the store. A circular, digital display that hangs from the ceiling of the first floor plays clips of him, and his signature apparel range, which features shirts and hoodies with the "Love, Hurts" slogan, will be sold exclusively at the venue.

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Ex-Eagles LB says Jalen Hurts was "awful" vs. Giants

Once Jalen Hurts returns from his mini-break, he will have much footage to study ahead of a crucial game on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. Emmanuel Acho has already seen said footage, and his assessment of it is damning.

In a video posted to his X account, the former Eagles linebacker said:

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“Jalen Hurts was awful when it mattered most.”
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He particularly took umbrage at two passing plays. The first was when Hurts overthrew DeVonta Smith on what could have been a 90-yard touchdown in the third quarter:

“Under no circumstance can you miss that throw.”

Then, in the following quarter, AJ Brown found a large gap in the Giants' defense. However, Hurts failed to recognize it and aimed towards WR3 Jahan Dotson, whom Cor'Dale Flott beat to the ball for the interception.

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“As long as you would have thrown it, it’s six," Acho said. "Instead, that’s nearly a pick-six, and that's how you got a $175-million (wideout) sitting on the bench looking pissed off.”

Kickoff for the Eagles-Vikings game is at 1 pm ET on Fox.

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