Sports Illustrated Magazine Lot (16 Issues)
1971-1990
Vintage Collection
This comprehensive collection of Sports Illustrated magazines captures a transformative era in professional sports, spanning from 1971 to 1990. These issues provide a detailed look into iconic moments in athletic history, from Olympic triumphs to the rise of legends in the NFL, boxing, and tennis. This lot serves as an excellent physical record of significant athletic achievements across multiple decades, offering high-quality photography and long-form sports journalism that defined the era.
• 16 unique issues dating from 1971 to 1990
• Notable cover subjects including John Elway's NFL debut, Bobby Fischer's chess dominance, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Jennifer Capriati
• Extensive coverage of the early 1970s, including the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics and multiple US Open championships
• Each magazine is individually preserved in a clear plastic protective sleeve
Condition: The magazines are in overall good vintage condition. Most issues are well-preserved within their individual plastic sleeves. Typical signs of age and previous handling are present, including original mailing labels on many covers, light spine stress, and minor corner softening. The cover surfaces generally retain good color and original gloss with minor shelf wear consistent with their age. Interiors remain clean and fully legible.