Take a trip back to the late 1980s and early 1990s with this 11-magazine vintage Sports Illustrated collection, featuring legendary athletes, historic championships, and memorable moments from professional and college sports.
From John Elway's Super Bowl appearance and Doug Williams' historic championship victory to Gary Payton, Michael Spinks, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels, and Loyola Marymount's emotional NCAA Tournament run, these authentic period magazines capture the excitement of sports as it happened.
ALL 11 ORIGINAL MAGAZINES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ONE LOT!
1. January 18, 1988 — Anthony Carter / NFL Playoffs
Cover: "Main Man." Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Anthony Carter and the Vikings' playoff upset of San Francisco, with Joe Montana featured in the inset.
2. January 25, 1988 — John Elway / Denver Broncos
Cover: "Super Bowl Bound!" Elway leads the Broncos toward Super Bowl XXII against Washington.
3. February 8, 1988 — Doug Williams / Washington
Cover: "WOW!" A memorable cover celebrating quarterback Doug Williams' historic Super Bowl XXII performance.
4. February 22, 1988 — Wilt Chamberlain / Bill Russell
Cover: "The Vanishing Center." A vintage basketball photograph featuring the two legendary centers, with a Calgary Winter Olympics banner.
5. May 23, 1988 — Utah Jazz / Los Angeles Lakers
Cover: "L.A.'s Big Scare." The Utah Jazz challenge Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers during the NBA playoffs.
6. June 20, 1988 — Michael Spinks / Boxing
Cover: "Don't Count Me Out." Michael Spinks featured ahead of his famous heavyweight showdown with Mike Tyson. Includes a Los Angeles Lakers playoff inset.
7. March 5, 1990 — Gary Payton / Oregon State
Cover: "The Player of the Year." College basketball star and future NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton in his Oregon State uniform.
8. March 12, 1990 — Tony La Russa / Oakland Athletics
Cover: "The Mastermind." Oakland A's manager Tony La Russa, with a feature by George Will.
9. March 26, 1990 — Bo Kimble / Loyola Marymount
Cover: "For You, Hank." The emotional NCAA Tournament run by Bo Kimble and Loyola Marymount following the tragic death of teammate Hank Gathers.
10. April 2, 1990 — UNLV / Loyola Marymount
Cover: "Rebels With a Cause." UNLV advances past Loyola Marymount and emerges as a Final Four favorite.
11. April 9, 1990 — UNLV / Duke
Cover: "UNLV Hits the Jackpot." The Runnin' Rebels capture the 1990 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship.
★ Original Sports Illustrated publications from 1988 and 1990
★ NFL Super Bowl XXII coverage featuring John Elway and Doug Williams
★ Gary Payton Oregon State college basketball cover
★ Bo Kimble, Hank Gathers tribute, and Loyola Marymount NCAA history
★ UNLV 1990 NCAA Championship coverage
★ Vintage boxing, NBA playoff, and baseball managerial history
★ Period sports journalism, photography, and advertising
All magazines are original, vintage, pre-owned publications dating from 1988 and 1990. They show age-related handling, use, and storage wear.
Visible wear includes cover and spine creases, corner and edge wear, rubbing, scuffing, and some small tears. The February 22, 1988 issue has especially noticeable spine and edge damage. Several issues retain original mailing or subscription labels, including labels positioned on the front covers.
Please carefully review all supplied photographs. The pictures form an important part of the condition description and show the actual magazines you will receive. Interior page completeness, inserts, and centerfolds have not been individually verified. No claim of mint or newsstand condition is made.
Your collection will be carefully packed with appropriate protection to help guard against bending and damage during transit. We ship promptly and provide tracking.
We offer 30-day returns on eligible items. Please contact us for return approval before sending anything back. Returned merchandise must be in the same condition in which it was received, with all original items included.