(News Services) Michael Jordan has become the first person to appear 50 times on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

The Oct. 29 issue, which hit newsstands Wednesday, features Jordan's return as a player with the Washington Wizards.

Jordan's first SI cover appearance was as a college player at North Carolina on the issue dated Nov. 18, 1983. The last cover on which he appeared was dated Feb. 14, 2000, shortly after he joined the Wizards' front office.

Jordan has also appeared 43 times with the Chicago Bulls, twice as an Olympian, and once each playing baseball and golf.