2011 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED #V95 #17 – CGC 6.0 F – MICHAEL JORDAN COVER – SHAQUILLE O’NEAL

2011 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED #V95 #17 – CGC 6.0 F – MICHAEL JORDAN COVER – SHAQUILLE O’NEAL

CGC – GRADED 6.0 FINE

UNIVERSAL GRADE – BLUE

CERTIFICATION NUMBER – 4559933012

OCTOBER 29, 2001 – SUBSCRIPTION EDITION

COVER – MICHAEL JORDAN VS THE YOUNG GUNS

The October 29, 2001, issue of Sports Illustrated (Vol. 95, No. 17) featured Michael Jordan on the cover with the headline “Michael Jordan vs. The Young Guns”. Inside, the magazine included coverage of Jordan’s return with the Washington Wizards, the MLB World Series (Diamondbacks vs. Yankees), NFL linebacker trends, and NBA preview stories including Shaquille O’Neal.

Cover Story – Michael Jordan vs. The Young Guns Jordan’s comeback with the Washington Wizards, facing rising stars in the NBA.

Baseball – Aces Full Analysis of the 2001 World Series matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees, focusing on dominant pitching (Tom Verducci).

Baseball – Rudy on Duty Spotlight on Craig Counsell’s scrappy playoff performance (Stephen Cannella).

Pro Football – Middle Management A look at a new generation of NFL linebackers who combine toughness with versatility (Michael Silver).

NBA Preview – Shaq vs. the Refs Debate over whether Shaquille O’Neal benefits from lenient officiating or suffers from constant fouls (Jack McCallum).

SI View – You Gotta Have Heart Reflection on how the Yankees lifted spirits in New York after 9/11 (Steve Rushin).

Heisman Hypes Coverage of how websites promoted college football Heisman candidates (John O’Keefe).

PUBLISHER – TIME INC

WRITER – TOM VERDUCCI, MICHAEL SILVER, JACK MCCALLUM, IAN THOMSEN, PHIL TAYLOR, CHRIS BALLARD

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