1993 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED #V78 #17 – CGC 8.5 VF+ JOE DIMAGGIO COVER – STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF

1993 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED #V78 #17 – CGC 8.5 VF+ JOE DIMAGGIO COVER – STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF

CGC – GRADED 8.5 VERY FINE+

UNIVERSAL GRADE – BLUE

CERTIFICATION NUMBER – 4631655012

MAY 3, 1993 – NEWSSTAND VARIANT – NO LABEL

COVER – IN SEARCH OF SPORTS HEROES – JOE DIMAGGIO COVER

The May 3, 1993 issue of Sports Illustrated (Vol. 78, No. 17) features Joe DiMaggio on the cover with the headline “In Search of Sports Heroes.” The issue’s main story is a retrospective on DiMaggio’s legacy and the cultural meaning of sports heroes, alongside regular coverage of ongoing sports events of that time.

Joe DiMaggio feature – A deep profile titled “In Search of Sports Heroes” reflecting on DiMaggio’s career, his iconic status with the Yankees, and how sports figures become cultural legends.

Cover image – A black-and-white Associated Press photo of DiMaggio at bat against the St. Louis Cardinals during spring training in 1939, symbolizing his timeless presence.

Sports news of the week – Regular columns and updates on baseball, basketball, hockey, and other sports in spring 1993.

Commentary and analysis – Essays and editorials on the state of sports, including reflections on heroism and the evolving role of athletes in American culture.

Stats and highlights – Box scores, standings, and season updates typical of SI’s weekly format.

This magazine is not just about Joe DiMaggio—it’s about the idea of sports heroes in American culture. In 1993, SI used DiMaggio’s image to explore how athletes transcend the game, becoming symbols of excellence, grace, and nostalgia. It’s a snapshot of how sports journalism framed the past while connecting it to the present.

PUBLISHER – TIME, INC

CONTRIBUTORS – JILL LIEBER, LEIGH MONTVILLE, WILLIAM F REED, TOM VERDUCCI, JON SCHER, EM SWIFT

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