A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Bobby Hull, Gordie Howe, Jean Beliveau, Henri Richard, Guy Lafleur, Phil and Tony Esposito, Gilbert Perreault, Doug Gilmour and Ray Bourque - each of these legendary hockey stars has signed at least one of their likenesses on the cover of the 24 issues of Sports Illustrated featured here. Hull has signed each of three separate issues featuring his likeness on the cover, including one from November 14, 1960. Photos of Hull signing his 1965 and 1972 covers are included. Gordie Howe has signed three of his four issues included here, including a 1964 edition and two copies of his 1974 cover. All three Habs legends have signed the covers of their issues, including Beliveau, who has signed his 1956 issue, the first S.I. cover featuring a hockey star. Richard has added "H.O.F. 1979" to his signature on one of two copies of his 1973 cover included in this lot. Two copies of Lafleur's 1977 cover are also featured, including one with his blue sharpie autograph. The brothers Esposito have both signed their shared 1971 cover, as have Perreault (1973), Gilmour (1993) and Bourque (2001). Maurice Richard's likeness graces his 1960 cover and comebacks by Ken Dryden in 1974 and Mario Lemieux in 2001 are honored. Wayne Gretzky is featured on the cover of four issues, including a pair from his Oilers heyday in 1984 and 1985, his 1999 Rangers swan song, and a Gretzky career tribute special collector's issue. Mike Bossy is pictured on a 1984 issue highlighting the Islanders' bid for a fifth straight Stanley Cup. [red]Addendum; Take notice that all of these Sports Illustrated magazines have no mailing labels and are in hi-grade condition (EX to NM-MT).
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