Sports Illustrated is a landmark American sports magazine first published on August 16, 1954, by Time Inc. Aimed at a general audience, it helped elevate sports journalism with in-depth storytelling, high-quality photography, and coverage of both mainstream and niche sports. Offered here are a pair of issue number one from the first year of Sports Illustrated, which features Ed Mathews on the front cover.

Size
12" x 10".

Condition
The magazines are in very good condition. One retains their card insert pages while the second does not. The magazine without insert pages has excellent covers with a minor knick to the front cover top edge and minor spine wear. Tear to page 45. The magazine with card insert pages has more significant cover wear with spine and corner creases.