Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction February 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/20/2024
The landmark inaugural issue of the magazine that has become a household product for sports fans ever since, offered here is this copy of Sports Illustrated's premier issue from August 16th, 1994. Picturing Eddie Mathews of the Milwaukee Braves at the plate in that photo titled "Night Baseball in Milwaukee", the magazine includes the original special insert of twenty-seven (27) replica 1954 Topps baseball trading cards that features stars such as the previously mentioned Mathews as well as Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider, Al Rosen, Larry Doby, and Gil Hodges among others. Remaining in beautiful condition with light handling present to the corners, edges and spine, the pages on the interior are largely white with only light toning towards the main edge being observed throughout. Displaying the original purchase price of .25 cents at the bottom of the front cover, the magazine is contained in a red leather Sports Illustrated folder/binder that has the Sports Illustrated logo as well as "First Issue - August 16, 1954" over the front of it while a Sports Illustrated certificate of authenticity is found on the interior as well.
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