Double issue, December 19-26, 1977.  Jockey Steve Cauthen(cover) is the Sportsman of the Year.  For Steve Cauthen it has been a sweet 17: he became the finest rider int he land and racing's first $6 million man.  The bowl match-ups are dandy: Cotton Bowl, Texas/Notre Dame; Sugar, Ohio State/Alabama; Orange, Oklahoma/Arkansas; Rose, Michigan/Washington; Bluebonnet, Texas A&M/USC; Fiesta, Arizona State/Penn State.  Feature story, Joy in Hard Times, an outdoorsman's vivid recall of an early Christmas in the depth of the Depression evokes the essence of family life: the parents capable and loving, the child secure-Paintings by Bernie Fuchs.  Cover has some light wear, see photo of the cover and some photos of inside.  In the US; combine with other auctions to save on shipping.