1960 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED #V13 #20 – CGC 7.0 F/VF – SIGNED BOBBY HULL – ICONIC CHICAGO BLACKHAWK

1960 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED #V13 #20 – CGC 7.0 F/VF – SIGNED BOBBY HULL – ICONIC CHICAGO BLACKHAWK

CGC – GRADED 7.0 FINE/VERY FINE

UNIVERSAL GRADE – YELLOW

CERTIFICATION NUMBER – 4532711001

NOVEMBER 1960 – NEWSSTAND – NO LABEL

SIGNED IN BLACK BY THE LEGENDARY BOBBY HULL

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COVER – THE HANDSOME HERO OF THE HAWKS

The November 14, 1960 issue of Sports Illustrated (Vol. 13, No. 20) featured Bobby Hull of the Chicago Black Hawks on the cover, with the lead story “The Handsome Hero of the Hawks” profiling Hull’s rise as one of hockey’s brightest young stars.

“The Handsome Hero of the Hawks” A feature on 21-year-old Bobby Hull, highlighting his powerful skating, blistering shot, and role in revitalizing the Chicago Black Hawks franchise. The article paints Hull as both a hockey phenom and a charismatic figure off the ice.

Chicago Black Hawks revival – The issue emphasizes how Hull’s play brought hope to a team long-mired in mediocrity, positioning him as the centerpiece of their resurgence.

Hull’s personal anecdotes include colorful details such as Hull climbing all 1,812 steps of the Eiffel Tower during a trip to Paris, underscoring his youthful energy and adventurous spirit.

NHL season coverage – Broader reporting on the National Hockey League’s 1960–61 season, with Hull as the league’s scoring leader at the time.

Other sports features – While the Bobby Hull profile was the centerpiece, the issue also contained regular SI sections such as college football coverage, pro football updates, and seasonal sports reporting (though the hockey feature dominated this edition).

PUBLISHER – TIME, INC

CONTRIBUTORS – ROY TERRELL, ROBERT H BOYLR, WILLIAM LEGGETT, TEX MAULE, ROGER WILLIAMS, KENNETH RUDEEN

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