Vintage 1972 Sports Illustrated Lot β Rare Icon Covers (Mays, Unitas, Wilt) - Ottawa
$180.00
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Vintage 1972 Sports Illustrated Lot β Rare Icon Covers (Mays, Unitas, Wilt) - Ottawa
$180.00
π Description
An extraordinary investment lot for serious Canadian sports historians and vintage memorabilia collectors. This is a targeted sale for the complete lot of vintage 1972 Sports Illustrated magazinesβI am holding out for the right buyer and will not entertain lowballs or requests to separate individual issues.
These magazines still proudly display their original vintage Canadian subscriber delivery labels from 1972, adding authentic provenance and unique historical charm to the lot.
The Standout Blue-Chip Covers Included:
- Willie Mays: "The Amaysing Mets" (Rare, late-career New York Mets uniform issue)
- Johnny Unitas: "The Old Master and His Art" (Baltimore Colts franchise legend)
- Wilt Chamberlain: "Los Angeles Champions At Last!" (The iconic 1972 Lakers Historic Championship issue)
- Johnny Bench: "Redemption for the Reds" (Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame catcher)
- Bobby Orr & Phil Esposito: "Boston's Big Guns" (Bruins Stanley Cup Finals coverage)
- Jack Nicklaus: "Two Down, Two to Go" (Winning the 1972 U.S. Open)
- Larry Csonka & Jim Kiick: "Miami's Dynamic Duo" (From the historic 1972 undefeated Dolphins season!)
Historical Feature Content Inside:
Includes original photo spreads and investigative sports journalism from 1972, most notably the legendary Summit '72 / Summit Series hockey showdown between Team Canada and the USSR ("Still Blushing at the Face-Off").
Includes original photo spreads and investigative sports journalism from 1972, most notably the legendary Summit '72 / Summit Series hockey showdown between Team Canada and the USSR ("Still Blushing at the Face-Off").
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. Collected and stored properly. The colors are rich, the covers are clean, the spines are beautifully intact, and the pages are complete with minimal aging. Outstanding candidates for individual grading or archival framing in a premium sports room.
Excellent vintage condition. Collected and stored properly. The colors are rich, the covers are clean, the spines are beautifully intact, and the pages are complete with minimal aging. Outstanding candidates for individual grading or archival framing in a premium sports room.
π Pickup & Terms
- Price: $180Β CAD Firm.
- Location: Local pickup available in Ottawa (K1Y area).
Please message with your availability for pickup-