Back when I was a young man, Sports Illustrated was THE sports magazine and I read it cover to cover as soon as it came in the mail. It is hard to describe how much this magazine meant to me, so it is even harder to describe how disappointed I have become in the magazine over the past few years. I am not going to theorize as to what drove the quality of the magazine down (FYI – it had something to do with the Internet) , but would rather bring back to you those great times of Sports Illustrated.
The way I am able to do that, is through the generosity of Sports Illustrated who have set up an online archive of 50+ years of articles, covers and photos. I am not going to go through Dr. Z’s predictions which I know to be wrong 80-90% of the time, but have been going through the photos and the covers, especially the covers.
Below is a selection of some of my favorites so far:
22 Responses
candice Ugarte
April 7th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
1I am looking for pictures of Daunte Hill from Huntsville Texas who played college football and then Pro Thank you
Beth Allen
August 10th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
2I would like to acquire the April 16, 1961 edition of Sports Illustrated. The article of interest is entitled “An Angler’s Treasure By The Golden Gate Bridge.” The artist featured, Thomas B. Allen (now deceased) is my husband’s uncle. We own the original oil painting featured on page 44 and unfortunately the page is torn in our edition.
Please advise as to how we may acquire a reprint of this edition.
Thanks,
Beth Allen
Beth Allen
August 10th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
3I am interested in acquiring a reprint of the April 17, 1961 edition of Sports Illustrated. The article of interest is entitled “An Angler’s Treasure by the Golden Gate. The artist featured, Thomas B. Allen (now deceased) is my husband’s uncle. We own the original painting on page 44, but unfortunately, that page is torn in our edition.
Please advise as to how we can acquire a reprint.
How to kiteboard
May 6th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
4Nice pictures! I think I know the man on the picture in the middle part, It’s Larry Bird! He’s famous.
“It is better to mind drugs that can put us in prison, than allow them to make you a prisoner of your own mind .”
William D. Connor
June 24th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
56/24/09
RE SPORTS ILLUSTRATED ARCHIVES -
IN 1950 PERIOD TEDDY ROOSEVELT WROTE A RETRIEVER TRAINING
ARTICLE ABOUT JOHN J. SWEEZEY AND VANCE MORRIS.
PLS. ADVISE IF YOU CAN RETRIEVE THIS ARTICLE AND SEND IT TO ME:
W. D. CONNOR, 8345 COCHISE ROAD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. 80908.
THANK YOU – BILL CONNOR
Dave Fowler
July 26th, 2009 at 12:02 am
6Does anyone remember the story about a baseball phenom who could throw the ball at over 100mph and played a musical instrument and it was an April Fools story. I think his name was Cid or Sidney something. I remember it being at the back of the magazine. Does anyone remember the issue and the name of the make believe player?
Jane
August 24th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
7I am hoping to purchase a reprint of the article SNOW BLIND in Jan 14, 1991 plus the cover, is it possible?
fineart
August 25th, 2009 at 7:39 am
8The essence of all beautiful oil paintings, all great art, is gratitude.
Gus Seligmann
September 3rd, 2009 at 4:33 pm
9At sometime during the sixties I think SI printed a story on bluefin tuna fishing in the Bay of Fundy. I would like to get a copy, the original is not necessary, for an article on fishing that I am doing. Any help would be appreciated.
Fay Jordaens
September 7th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
10How do i access Sept. 26 1955?
Fay Jordaens
September 7th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
11How do i access Sept. 26, 1955?
Melba Bentley
October 30th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
12I am interested in finding an article published in the early fifties regarding Hershel Adkisson first using the hook or jump shot while playing basketball in college. He is my uncle and my Mother has lost the issue of Sports Illustrated that featured the article. Thank you.
Rhonda Starnes
November 27th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
13Hello, I believe that on 10 past issues there have been University of Tennessee Athletes/Coaches on the covers and I am looking to find them for my husband. Can you assist me? Thank you so much?
Joseph Fischetti
December 19th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
14looking for old issue of sports illustrated that had article and photos of roller hockey at fort hamilton roller hockey in Brooklyn ny . somewhere around 1975
john campbell
March 30th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
15Does anyone know what issue of SI contained the article The Toughest Coach There Ever Was, by Frank Deford? It is mentioned in the March 29,2010 issue and seems worth a read. Warm Regards, JC
david poulsen
April 4th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
16I am looking for the issue that contained a photo of Pittsburg Steelers/Philadelphia eagles playing in a snowstorm believe early 60′s maybe 61 or 62…I have been searching literally for years, would love some help…thanks
David
kristy
November 29th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
17I am looking for an article sometime in 1980′s about going to each of the mlb stadiums in one summer
SirSpence
March 23rd, 2011 at 3:29 pm
18About 5 years ago, maybe longer….SI had a whole page drawing of a man that looked like Chris Berman playing poker with dogs. Does anyone have this by chance or know how to get it. jackrspencejr@yahoo.com
mike davis
March 26th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
19i was looking for an aticle in SI written in the mid sixties about a boy who had made many hole in ones.Can you help
Joshua Spry
April 13th, 2011 at 8:34 am
20I am looking for information on a sports illustrated presents Dr Z’s 25 years of superbowl memories. with Joe Montana on the cover..I wish to receive a copy of this issue.Thanks Joshua.
SirSpence
April 22nd, 2011 at 10:06 am
21has anyone ever received any responce from a posting here?
shawn
April 28th, 2011 at 5:31 pm
22would like to find anyone with info on 1994 sports illustrated arkansas alabama misprint they didnt make it to shelves but fortunately my mom bought a couple before they recalled them she was a manager over the px
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