Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction Winter 2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/28/2023
The iconic magazine of athletic endeavors, Sports Illustrated first appeared in August of 1954, and interest in the publication has never ceased with over 23 million people perusing its issues each week. This lot contains a collection of just over 900 issues beginning with the third issue published on August 30, 1954, and concluding in the 1990s (there is some duplication). Starting with the third issue as mentioned, there are approx 23 issues from 1954 and 50 issues from 1955, with these and the bulk of the remaining 1950s copies in mostly excellent condition. Key issues include the April 11, 1955 issues with Topps baseball card insert, Aug 1, 1955 (Ted Williams cover), June 18, 1956 (Mickey Mantle cover), Aug 11, 1955 (anniversary issue with issue #1 cover image), Jan 3, 1955 (Roger Bannister 4-min mile cover), Oct 2, 1961 (Roger Maris cover), Jan 9, 1956 (Bob Cousey cover), Jan 23, 1956 (Jean Beliveau cover), Dec 11, 1967 (Bobby Orr cover) and many others. There are some condition issues for a number of the issues including creases, spine wear and rusty staples. Please note, due to the sheer volume of issues, shipping may be substantial.
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