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The First Issue of Sports Illustrated
The very first issue of Sports Illustrated features Milwaukee Brave's third baseman Eddie Mathews unleashing a powerful swing as thousands of fans watch with bated breath; a fitting precursor to the journalistic juggernaut that the magazine would soon grow into. Dated "August 16, 1954" and bearing the humble words "First Issue", the front cover and contents are rated NRMT, as are the special baseball card inserts. The back cover has some slight foxing along with a date stamp.
Past Sports Card, Memorabilia, Non-Sports Card and Collecitble Auction Items
Other past auction items that may be of interest to you.
1940’s New York Cuban Stars Pin & Pennant
1940’s East/West Negro League Pennant
1943 Zulu Cannibal Giants Negro League Broadside
1945 Chicago American Giants Negro League Broadside
1930’s Colored House of David Broadside (22x32”)
Satchell Paige Original Artwork by Richard Merkin (16x20”)
1940’s New York Cuban Stars Pin & Pennant