1998 INSIDE SPORTS #V20 #3 – CGC 7.5 VF- RARE GRADED BOOK – KOBE BRYANT – THE SECOND COMING

1998 INSIDE SPORTS #V20 #3 – CGC 7.5 VF- RARE GRADED BOOK – KOBE BRYANT – THE SECOND COMING

CGC – GRADED 7.5 VERY FINE-

UNIVERSAL GRADE – BLUE

CERTIFICATION NUMBER – 4564334001

MARCH 1998 – SUBSCRIPTION VARIANT

COVER – KOBE BRYANT – THE SECOND COMING

The Inside Sports March 1998 issue (Vol. 20, No. 3) featuring Kobe Bryant on the cover included a major feature story titled “Kobe Bryant: The Second Coming”, comparing him to Michael Jordan. The magazine also contained articles on Jeff Gordon, the Super Bowl, Allen Iverson, an interview with Billie Jean King, and coverage of the Chicago Bears.

Cover story – “The Second Coming” — highlighting Kobe as the rising NBA star, often compared to MJ. Includes photos of Kobe with Michael Jordan. 

Jeff Gordon – NASCAR coverage spotlighting Gordon’s dominance in racing.

Super Bowl coverage – Analysis and features tied to the NFL’s biggest game of the season.

Allen Iverson – Article on Iverson’s growing impact and style in the NBA.

Billie Jean King interview – A candid conversation with the tennis legend.

Chicago Bears – Team-focused coverage, likely tied to their performance and roster moves.

This was one of Kobe Bryant’s first national magazine covers, making it a collectible piece of sports history.

Cultural snapshot – The issue captured the late 1990s sports landscape — rising NBA stars (Kobe, Iverson), established legends (Jordan, Billie Jean King), and crossover sports icons (Jeff Gordon).

PUBLISHER – INSIDE SPORTS, INC

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