1982 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED #V57 #27 – CGC 5.0 VG/F – WAYNE GRETSKY COVER – SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

1982 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED #V57 #27 – CGC 5.0 VG/F – WAYNE GRETSKY COVER – SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

CGC – GRADED 5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE

UNIVERSAL GRADE – BLUE

CERTIFICATION NUMBER – 4374474004

DECEMBER 27, 1982 – SUBSCRIPTION EDITION

PAUL BRYANT – MARTINA NAVATILOVA – CURT WARNER

COVER – WAYNE GRETSKY – SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

The December 27, 1982, issue of Sports Illustrated (Volume 57, Issue 27) features Wayne Gretzky on the cover as Sportsman of the Year. The issue celebrates Gretzky’s dominance in hockey and includes several other notable sports stories from that time.

Wayne Gretzky – Sportsman of the Year – A feature article honoring Gretzky’s record-breaking season with the Edmonton Oilers.

Highlights his impact on hockey and his rise to superstardom.

Includes a close-up portrait of Gretzky on the cover, photographed by Brian Lanker.

Paul “Bear” Bryant Retires – Coverage of legendary Alabama football coach Bear Bryant’s retirement. Reflections on his career and influence on college football.

Martina Navratilova vs. Chris Evert – A look at the intense rivalry between two tennis greats – Analysis of their playing styles and recent matchups.

Herschel Walker and Curt Warner – Profiles of standout college football players from Georgia and Penn State – Discussion of their performances and NFL prospects.

UCLA Bruins Basketball – Insights into the Bruins’ season and their place in NCAA basketball at the time.

This issue is a collector’s favorite, not just for Gretzky fans but for anyone interested in early 1980s sports history.

PUBLISHER – TIME INC

WRITER – JOHN UNDERWOOD, BARRY MCDERMOTT, ROBERT CREAMER, JACK MCCALLUM, JOHN PAPNEK, E.M. SWIFT

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