Exemplary Sports Illustrated Magazines Certified by CGC Offered in November Heritage Sale

Dozens of sports publications graded by Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®), including several iconic issues of Sports Illustrated, are being offered in a Heritage Auctions sale. Online bidding is underway for the 2022 Fall Sports Catalog Auction, which is being held on November 17-19, 2022.

The top CGC-certified magazine in the sale is a Sports Illustrated v4 #25 (June 18, 1956; Mickey Mantle cover) graded CGC 9.4 (lot 50059). This Sports Illustrated issue is the first to feature the legendary New York Yankees star Mickey Mantle, who is best known for being the greatest switch hitter in baseball history. This example has a guide value or estimate of at least $40,000.

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Also being offered in the auction is a Sports Illustrated v96 #7 (February 18, 2002; LeBron James cover) graded CGC 9.8 (lot 57960). This issue of Sports Illustrated is another to feature an icon on the cover, this time giving fans an introduction to star basketball player LeBron James. With a grade of CGC 9.8, this issue is unsurpassed in the CGC Census. It has a guide value or estimate of at least $10,000.

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Other CGC-certified highlights in the auction include:

• a Hoop v11 #1 (October 26, 1984; Chicago Bulls 109 vs. Washington Bullets 93) graded CGC 4.0 (lot 57994) with a guide value or estimate of at least $10,000
• a Sports Illustrated v59 #23 (November 28, 1983; Michael Jordan & Sam Perkins cover) graded CGC 8.0 (lot 57948) with a guide value or estimate of at least $8,000
• a Sports Illustrated v1 #1 (August 16, 1954; Eddie Mathews “Night Baseball in Milwaukee” cover) graded CGC 9.8 (lot 57614) with a guide value or estimate of at least $8,000
• a Sports Illustrated v128 #7 (March 26, 2018; Angels cover – Trout & Ohtani) graded CGC 9.8 (lot 57619) with a guide value or estimate of at least $3,000
• a Sports Illustrated v3 #5 (August 1, 1955; Ted Williams cover) graded CGC 9.4 (lot 57616) with a guide value or estimate of at least $2,000
• a Sports Illustrated v49 #22 (November 27, 1978; 1st Earvin “Magic” Johnson cover) graded CGC 7.0 (lot 57947) with a guide value or estimate of at least $2,000
• a University of Michigan Official Program #nn (October 22, 1927; Formal Opening of the New Michigan Stadium) graded CGC 4.0 (lot 58194) with a guide value or estimate of at least $2,000
• a Sports Illustrated v47 #22 (November 28, 1977; 1st Larry Bird – Indiana State cover) graded CGC 7.0 (lot 57946) with a guide value or estimate of at least $2,000
• an 81st Annual Boys State Basketball Tournaments #nn (March 2003; LeBron James last High School game program) graded CGC 9.8 (lot 57945) with a guide value or estimate of at least $2,000
• a Sports Illustrated v55 #16 (October 12, 1981; 1st Wayne Gretzky cover) graded CGC 9.2 (lot 58297) with a guide value or estimate of at least $2,000

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