1982 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED #V57 #11 – CGC 6.5 F+ RICKEY HENDERSON – RECORD BREAKING STOLEN BASES
CGC – GRADED 6.5 FINE+
UNIVERSAL GRADE – BLUE
CERTIFICATION NUMBER – 4374474002
SEPTEMBER 6, 1982 – SUBSCRIPTION EDITION
COVER – RICKY HENDERSON – MASTER THIEF
The September 6, 1982, issue of Sports Illustrated (Volume 57, Issue 1) features Rickey Henderson on the cover, celebrating his record-breaking stolen base achievement.
Rickey Henderson – He Finally Bagged It Written by Ron Fimrite, this cover story chronicles Henderson’s historic moment when he stole base No. 119 in Milwaukee, breaking Lou Brock’s single-season record. It explores his journey, athleticism, and impact on the game.
A Ram Almost Upstaged The Walrus – Dan Jenkins covers the World Series of Golf, where Craig Stadler (nicknamed “The Walrus”) clinched victory with a 65 and a playoff win, despite a dramatic ball incident that nearly stole the spotlight.
L.A. Raiders – Less Than Colossal In The L.A. Coliseum Ralph Wiley reports on the Raiders’ debut as the home team in Los Angeles. While the team performed well on the field, the fan turnout and atmosphere in the Coliseum were underwhelming.
Stolen Bases – So What’s All The Fuss? Baseball analyst Bill James offers a contrarian take, arguing that base stealing—despite Henderson’s feat—has historically had limited strategic value.
Mr. Johnson: Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Johnson – A profile of Tampa Bay linebacker Cecil Johnson, exploring his dual personality—affable off the field, fierce and lethal on it.
These articles reflect a mix of baseball history, golf drama, football transitions, and player profiles, making it a rich issue for sports fans and collectors alike.
PUBLISHER – TIME INC
WRITER – RON FIMRITE, DAN JENKINS, RALPH WILEY, BILL JAMES, FRANZ LIDZ, EM SWIFT
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