For sale is this vintage and very collectible August 23, 1954 issue of Sports Illustrated magazine. This is issue 2 and features many interesting articles and photos about major sporting events, such as the Wimbledon tennis championship, the U.S.Amateur golf championship, the 75 round bare knuckle boxing match between John L. Sullivan and Jake Kiltrain, and the Gold Cup speed boat race, color advertisements, and a special feature about the world champion New York Yankees.
INCLUDED IN THIS ISSUE IS A SPECIAL FOLDOUT OF 27 YANKEE PLAYERS! 15 are in full color. They are the 15 cards in the 1954 Topps Chewing Gum series (including Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Hank Bauer, and Phil Rizzuto), plus 12 additional black and white cards (including MICKEY MANTLE, Enos Slaughter, Allie Reynolds, and Irv Noren).
This magazine is in fine condition considering its age. No missing pages. No tears. No writing or stains. Tight binding. No rust on staples.
If you are interested in buying this highly collectible magazine, just reply to this listing. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER IN YOUR REPLY TO HELP FACILITATE MORE EFFICIENT FUTURE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN US. THANKS FOR COM-PLYING WITH THIS REQUEST!
Serious inquiries only. Cash only. Exact change appreciated. Pickup only at my Johnston home. Once you provide your phone number, I will give you a call to give you my address and schedule a convenient day and time for you to stop over.
Thanks for your interest!
NOTE: I will be listing Issues 3, 4, 5, and 6 in the near future!