For sale is a rare vintage 1986 Sports Illustrated NFL Schedule With Original Envelope in the classic football-shaped cardboard format! This cool pocket/tear-off calendar was a popular promo item mailed out or distributed in the mid-80s (bulk postage from LaGrange, IL). It features:
Full 1986 regular season schedule for all AFC and NFC teams (week-by-week matchups with arrows pointing to home teams)
Color-coded game days: Red = Thursday, Gray = Friday, Yellow = Saturday, Blue = Monday (Sundays default)
Tear-off tracking strip at the bottom/top for marking scores or favorites
Football field graphic with yard lines (0-50)
Back side includes calendar pages (Sept-Jan), postseason dates (Divisional Playoffs, Championships, Super Bowl XX on Jan 26), and player action illustrations
National/American Conference team lists with abbreviations
Notes exceptions like games at Milwaukee (Packers) and more
Sports Illustrated branding prominently on the football oval, with patent/slide set info (U.S. Patent, Flexi-Group, NY)
This is a fun piece of 1980s NFL memorabilia—perfect for collectors, Bears, Giants, or any fan of the era (1986 was the season before the Giants' Super Bowl win over Broncos). Great nostalgic item for man caves, offices, or display! Condition Notes:
Pre-owned vintage item – shows age-appropriate wear: some yellowing/toning on envelope/back, light creasing/fading from handling/storage, minor edge wear or small tears (common for these tear-off designs)
No major rips, stains, or missing pieces visible in photos—fully intact and functional
Original envelope included (bulk mail style with football graphic and postage permit)
Please review all high-resolution photos closely for exact condition—sold as-is, no returns on vintage collectibles
Smoke-free home. Ships flat/safely packaged with tracking! Approximate Size: About 7-8" x 4-5" folded/closed (football shape), opens to larger flat chart.Questions? Feel free to ask for more photos or details!