Lot 635. 15 “Sports Illustrated,” 1968-83 – Gretzky, Mays, Palmer, Alcindor Covers, and More! Golf, hockey, baseball, basketball, football and the Olympics are all represented. GOLF: Arnold Palmer, Sept. 1, 1969, “Farewell to an Era” as Palmer turns 40, ex. HOCKEY: Wayne Gretzky, Oct. 12, 1981, ex-m, and Dec. 27, 1982 as “Sportsman of the Year,” vg-ex. BASEBALL: Curt Flood, Aug. 19, 1968, vg+. Willie Mays, May 27, 1970, vg-ex. Carlton Fisk, Sept. 25, 1972, ex. Catfish Hunter, Oct. 23, 1972, ex. Carlton Fisk, July 30, 1973, vg+ to ex. BASKETBALL: Lew Alcindor (Jabbar), March 9, 1970, vg+ to ex. April 27, 1970, Alcindor and Willis Reed, ex. April 2, 1979, Magic Johnson, ex+. Sam Perkins, March 29, 1982, ex-m+. FOOTBALL: Texas, Dec. 14, 1970, vg+. “The Oklahoma Controversy,” Nov. 4, 1974, vg+. OLYMPICS: 1972 Olympics Preview, Aug. 28, ex-m. Winning Bid $25.
