Vintage sport magazine fanatic. Slick Paper or glossy paper was used by higher-end vintage magazines for sharp color photos.
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Joined October 2025
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I am a big fan of Roberto Clemente & when I bought a lot of 1973 SI magazines, it hit me: I have never looked for the SI tribute to Roberto's death. So I was excited to search through the magazines only to get disappointed and frustrated
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This is cool.
I was reviewing my newly purchased 1st issue of SI & this yellow slip fell.
The form states it was purchased on the day of release Aug 16 1954, there was a line to purchase, this was the 46th copy sold 1/2 🧵 @tohardtoocall @CGC_SI @MagazineCurator @SportsMags
Picked up this August 1939 Baseball Magazine. I believe this is the only magazine cover, issued in 1939, that captures Lou Gehrig on the day he stopped playing May 2 1939.
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As I hunt for vintage sports magazines, I come across some interesting publications. I picked up this May 1937 French magazine with the Hindenburg disaster on the cover. I believe this is the only magazine that showcased the disaster on the front cover. 1/4 🧵
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New video posted!
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Devon White stole second, third and home in the same inning on September 9, 1989 for the Angels. One inning, three steals, the entire trip around the bases without needing another hit.
Only a handful of major leaguers have ever pulled that off. It's basically a full offensive sequence created by one runner's speed.
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One of the finest Michael Jordan Covers of ALL-TIME! 🤯
This December 10, 1984 Sports Illustrated "A Star Is Born" issue marks Jordan's first professional cover, and this newsstand example in an incredible PSA 9.8 was JUST CONSIGNED!
Pop 2 with none higher, this Top Pop copy features razor-sharp corners and a beautiful spine. A monster consignment from one of basketball's most iconic magazine covers.
Keep your eyes on this one, it's COMING SOON to our Fall Goldin 100 Auction!
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October 6, 1980–46 Years Ago Today: The Houston Astros clinch the NL West with a 7-1 win against the LA Dodgers in a Game 163 tiebreaker at Dodger Stadium!! ❤️🧡💛🤍💙 #Astros #ChaseTheFight #1980Astros #JoeNiekro #ArtHowe #DennyWalling #BobUecker @astros
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We are saddened by the passing of 15-year Major League veteran and 6-time All-Star Sam McDowell.
Nicknamed “Sudden Sam”, McDowell spent his first 11 seasons with Cleveland from 1961-71. The 6’5” lefty led the league in strikeouts five times, including 1965 when he racked up a career-high 325 Ks to go along with a league-leading 2.18 ERA.
In 1970, McDowell won a career-high 20 games and struck out 304 batters in a career-high 305 innings and finished third in Cy Young Award voting.
A Pittsburgh native, McDowell finished his career with the Pirates in 1975 after stints with the Giants and Yankees. His career totals included 141 wins and 2,453 strikeouts.
During his post-playing career, McDowell worked as a Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Consultant and served on the Board of Directors for the Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T).
He was 84 years old.
ALT Sam McDowell 1942-2026 Pictured: A photo of Sam McDowell in a red and white Cleveland uniform. He is posed in his pitching motion with his right shoulder turned towards the camera.
