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NBA icon Michael Jordan reels in 91.5lb swordfish in Ocean City

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OCEAN CITY, Md. — Michael Jordan has returned to Ocean City.

The NBA legend has come to town over the past few summers for the annual White Marlin Open.

Jordan's 80-foot yacht which goes by the name 'Catch 23' is registered to participate again this year, according to the tournament's website.

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Before that begins however, Jordan this past weekend took part in the Huk Big Fish Classic.

On Saturday, Jordan placed first on one leader board by reeling in a 91.5 pound swordfish.

His team also reportedly caught plenty of large tuna, which was later donated to a shelter in West Ocean City.