SPORTS ILLUSTRATED #V39 #24 – CGC 7.5 VF- UCLA BY A WHISKER – BILL WALTON – LEN ELMORE

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED #V39 #24 – CGC 7.5 VF- UCLA BY A WHISKER – BILL WALTON – LEN ELMORE

CGC – GRADED 7.5 VERY FINE-

UNIVERSAL GRADE – BLUE

CERTIFICATION NUMBER – 4550643004

DECEMBER 1973 – SUBSCRIPTION EDITION

COVER – LEN ELMORE & BILL WALTON COVER

GORDIE HOWE

BOBBY HULL

ARTHUR ASHE

BOB FOSTER

The December 10, 1973, issue of Sports Illustrated (Volume 39, Number 24) featured Len Elmore of the Maryland Terrapins on the cover alongside Bill Walton of UCLA. The main story, titled “Po-tential Almost Stole It” by Curry Kirkpatrick, covered a thrilling college basketball matchup between Maryland and UCLA.

Maryland vs. UCLA – Maryland, led by Len Elmore, nearly upset the reigning national champions UCLA in a close 65–64 game.

The article praised Maryland’s performance and Elmore’s standout play, suggesting the team had earned national respect.

Coach Lefty Driesell’s bold claim that Maryland could beat UCLA was nearly realized, shaking up college basketball expectations.

The cover highlighted the intense showdown between two powerhouse programs, with Elmore and Walton representing East vs. West basketball dominance.

This issue is remembered for capturing a pivotal moment in college basketball history, where Maryland proved it could compete with the best.

PUBLISHER – TIME INC

WRITER – CURRY KIRKPATRICK, MARK MULVOY, FRANK, DEFORD, JOE JARES, BOB BRINER, EDWIN SHRAKE

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