This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/1/2011.
The quintessence of sports history, original First Issue of SI with Cards presented to Dr. J from TimeInc. Magazines. Comes in original mahogany colored leather case with a letter from then editor of the magazine Donald J. Bar. The letter explains “It is my great pleasure to present this original copy of the first SPORTS ILLUSTRATED to you in honor of our 35th birthday....” it goes on to say “SI is, and always will be, about the sparkling photograph, the elegant word. Hand-signed in blue felt pen at bottom. Magazine, cover, and letter are all in NM condition. Accompanied by an Erving family LOA.