Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction December 2022
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/13/2022
With over 3 million subscribers, Sports Illustrated is the world’s foremost sports magazine, with the first issue originally rolling off presses in the summer of 1954, some 68 years ago. Included here, is a collection of seven (7) Sports Illustrated ranging from 1955 to 1958 with covers showcasing names such as Mantle, Williams, Musial, Mathews, Spahn and Adcock. Measuring roughly 8 ½” x 11 ½” each, the magazines each show typical age and handling wear to the covers such as toning, spoting, spine wear and light creasing/bends while remaining complete. Additionally, five (5) of the included issues have been signed by their cover athletes, with signatures of Williams (x2) and Musial leading the way, with autographs of Mathews, Spahn and Adcock also present. All the autographs are signed in blue marker and display without issue. Additionally, the June 18th, 1956 issue with Mickey Mantle on the cover is his first Sports Illustrated cover. The collection will be accompanied a JSA Auction LOA.
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